International Expansion

Asignatura del Master in International Management

Información académica

Créditos:
2 ECTS

Language:
Spanish

Type of subject: Required

Description

By studying relevant cases, we learn about firms’ international expansion and internationalization processes, as well as the different opportunities and challenges companies face during these processes. We define and explain associated trends and contemporary challenges. 

Learning Outcomes

Develop knowledge, competencies and skills about how to analyse and handle practical and relevant problems that managers may face when establishing business operations in other countries. Understand different alternatives available to you when looking to sell your products/services in different countries.

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Lecturer Position

Oriol Castells

Export Director at GISP, Ltd.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade (ESCI-UPF)

Biography:

Oriol Castells Ferrer graduated in International Trade from ESCI-UPF in 1998 and has since worked in export departments in the publishing industry (Masson-Elsevier), winemaking industry (Vallformosa) and food industry (Grupo Borges), as well as in a company making industrial equipment (GISP SL). He has extensive experience in international markets, especially emerging markets, and also advises companies looking to export overseas.