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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS POLICY
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS POLICY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL BUS POLICY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course examines the international business policy of global companies and international law. Topics include: corporate social responsibility; economic consequences of ethics and profits; theories of ethical rationality; international corporations and national policies; marketing ethics; business and global environmental issues; global labor markets; corruption; financial and ethical crises. Texts: CHRYSSIDES, G.; KALER, J. Essentials of Business Ethics. Londres: McGraw-Hill, 1996. ELKINGTON, J. Cannibals with Forks: Triple Bottom Line of 21st Century Business. Capstone Publishing Limited, 1999. ELKINGTON, J. The Chrysalis Economy: How Citizen CEOs and Corporations Can Fuse Values and Value Creation. Capstone Publishing Limited, 2001. KELLY, M. The Divine Right of Capital. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2003. KELLY, M. Owning our Future. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2012. KORTEN, D. The Post-Corporate World. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 1999. KORTEN, D. When Corporations Rule the World. 2a. ed. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 1996. LAPIERRE, D. i d'altres. It Was Five Past Midnight in Bhopal. Full Circle Publishing Ltd., 2001. MARTINEZ-ALIER, J. The Environmentalism of the Poor: A Study of Ecological Conflicts and Valuation. Edward Elgar, 2003. MATTHEWS, J.; GOODPASTER, K.; NASH, L. Policies and Persons: A Casebook in Business Ethics. Nova York: McGraw-Hill, 1997. NORMAN, Richard. The Moral Philosophers. 2a. ed. Oxford University Press, 1998. RAMPTON, S.; STAUBER, J. Trust us, we are experts!. Nova York: Penguin Putnam, 2002. SINGER, Peter (ed.). A Companion to Ethics. Blackwell Companions to Philosophy, 1993.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
21147 / 21869
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS POLICY
Host Institution Campus
Ciutadella Campus, Pompeu Fabra University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Business Management & Administration; Economics
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TIME: HUMAN VIEWS OF THE PROGRESS OF EXISTENCE
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
21st Century Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
118
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TIME: HUMAN VIEWS OF THE PROGRESS OF EXISTENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
HUMAN VIEWS OF TIME
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description
This course explores the concept of time-- how it is understood by different sciences such as physics and biology, and how it relates to the way in which humans experience the progress of existence. It discusses topics such as the arrow of time, the multiverse, embryonic development, and again as well as views of time from the perspective of the arts, including literature, painting, and music. Finally, this course analyzes how humans measure time, both with artificial devices and through genes.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
59027
Host Institution Course Title
TIME: HUMAN VIEWS OF THE PROGRESS OF EXISTENCE
Host Institution Campus
Ciutadella Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
UPF Education Abroad Program
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ESCI: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
171
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ESCI: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ESCI:INTL ECONOMICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course is a study on global markets and the implications of economic globalization on consumers, entrepreneurs, and governments. It examines theory and empirical data to analyze international trade and macroeconomic issues. Topics of study include: globalization and trade, the Ricardian Model, the Hecksher-Ohlin Model, increasing returns and monopolistic competition, offshoring of goods and services, balance of payments, financial globalization, exchange rates and currency markets, monetary and asset approaches to establishing exchange rates, macroeconomic policy in an open economy, and the European Monetary Union.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
42101 / 51702
Host Institution Course Title
ESCI: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
Pompeu Fabra University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
ESCI International Business (Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional)
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ESCI: BUSINESS GAME
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
179
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ESCI: BUSINESS GAME
UCEAP Transcript Title
ESCI: BUSINESS GAME
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This is a practical course that employs a simulation of business competition in a global environment. Students work in teams as active participants in the management of a company working around rules set by the instructor using a computer model. The simulation uses knowledge of strategic management, international business, marketing management, human resources, logistics, accounting, and finance. Through class activities, processes, and decision-making the course reinforces the following competencies: adaptation to dynamic teams and environments; successful operation of a business or international marketing project; capacity to take complex decisions and carry out negotiation processes.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
44202,51599
Host Institution Course Title
ESCI: BUSINESS GAME
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
ESCI International Business (Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional)
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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ESCI: CULTURE AND BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
International Studies
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
177
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ESCI: CULTURE AND BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
UCEAP Transcript Title
ESCI:BUS/MID E&AFR
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course offers a study of society, geopolitics, and culture in the Middle East and Africa in order to understand aspects of economic and business organization in those regions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
40201 / 51278
Host Institution Course Title
ESCI: CULTURE AND BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
Host Institution Campus
Pompeu Fabra University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
ESCI International Business (Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional)
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ECONOMIC ORGANIZATIONS AND MARKETS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
132
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ECONOMIC ORGANIZATIONS AND MARKETS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECON ORGS & MARKETS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course examines the main concepts and theories of organizational economics within an integrated framework. Topics include: individual behavior in business and markets; the structure and management of individual and divisional incentives; the interaction between organizations and their environment, not only economic but also political and institutional.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
20840
Host Institution Course Title
ECONOMIC ORGANIZATIONS AND MARKETS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Facultat d'Economia i Empresa
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS II
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
107
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS II
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNATL ECON II
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course is a study of the macroeconomic functions of global finance and the international economy. Topics include: national income and balance of payments; exchange rates and the foreign exchange market; money and interest rates; international monetary systems; financial globalization; and the growth, crisis, and reform of developing economies.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
21950
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS II
Host Institution Campus
Pompeu Fabra University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics / Business Administration
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BARCELONA ON STAGE: DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOP
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
UPF Barcelona International Summer School
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BARCELONA ON STAGE: DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOP
UCEAP Transcript Title
DOCUMENTARY WRKSHP
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to documentary filmmaking with a focus on the renewal of the Spanish and Catalan film scene of the last 15 years. It presents examples of documentary works to understand the genre. During the workshop, students complete their own documentary project.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
59044
Host Institution Course Title
BARCELONA ON STAGE: DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOP
Host Institution Campus
Poblenou Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
UPF Education Abroad Program
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CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
133
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
UCEAP Transcript Title
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course offers a study of the psychology behind consumer behavior. These insights are used for strategy, brand positioning, and marketing communication decisions. Note: This course is offered by the UPF Faculty of Economics and Business. It is different from the courses offered at ESCI.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
21916
Host Institution Course Title
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Host Institution Campus
Pompeu Fabra University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Business Management & Administration; Economics; Business Sciences
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SPANISH LANGUAGE ADVANCED LEVEL
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
UPF Barcelona International Summer School
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Spanish
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SPANISH LANGUAGE ADVANCED LEVEL
UCEAP Transcript Title
SPAN ADVANCED LEVEL
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course offers a study of the Spanish language at the advanced (CEFR B2) level.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
59051
Host Institution Course Title
SPANISH LANGUAGE ADVANCED LEVEL
Host Institution Campus
Ciutadella Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department