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Presentation
For international students who wish to spend one or two semesters in Barcelona, the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia offers courses in English in the fields of business, design and innovation. These courses are strongly oriented towards practice but they also cover the basic theory needed to work on real case studies. Professionals from the world of business and design are invited to some of the course sessions.
The program includes a variety of courses from which students can choose (a minimum of four) to design their own pathway.
Video: UVic-UCC Study Abroad in Business, Design and Innovation
Venue
Academic Calendar 2024-2025
- Term 1 (Fall): from 9th September 2024 to 20th December 2024
- Term 2 (Spring): from 7th January 2025 to 11th April 2025
Fees
2024-2025
| Number of courses | Number of ECTS (*) | Tuition fees |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 3.090€ |
| 5 | 30 | 3.570€ |
| 6 | 36 | 4.270€ |
| 7 | 42 | 4.725€ |
| 8 | 48 | 5.400€ |
| 9 | 54 | 6.070€ |
| 10 | 60 | 6.370€ |
(*) ECTS: European credit
The price includes
- Welcome pack with local information and advice
- Teaching and tutorial sessions with a qualified teaching team
- Registration and enrolment fees
- Assessment
- UVic-UCC transcript at the end of the program
- Internet access
- All teaching materials handed out for the program
- Use of UVic-UCC facilities
- UVic-UCC email account
- Information about accommodation
The price does not include
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Meals and drinks
- Excursions and other leisure activities
- Books and personal expenses
Accommodation
Please check the following links:
Further information
For further information please contact the Unit of International Programmes at studyabroad@uvic.cat
Program
| Course | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Marketing Globalization | Political risk & geographical factors | Global branding | Markets | Operations development | ✔ | ✔ |
| Design Thinking Creativity techniques | Market research | Product design techniques | Fast product development | ✔ | ✔ |
| Start-up Creation New business models | Entrepreneurship | Fund-raising and crowd-funding | Social innovation | ✔ | ✔ |
| Marketing and Fashion International competitiveness | Consumer behaviour | Marketing trends | Coolhunting | ✔ | ✔ |
| Brand Design Design and implementation of branding strategies | Brand positioning and values | Building a global brand | Naming new products and brand extensions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Digital Business Digital retailing | Augmented reality | Community management | Google Analytics | ✔ | ✔ |
| Leadership, Business and Society Leadership skills | Business role and impact on society | Impact of society on business | Team-building | ✔ | ✔ |
| Psychology of Communication and Publicity Human Communication | Psychological Paradigms of Communication | Persuasive Communication and Creativity | Subliminal messages | Digital Advertising | ✔ | ✔ |
| Luxury Marketing Luxury industries | Brand building & luxury design | Luxury quality & price | Luxury communication & advertising | Luxury opportunities | ✔ | |
| Retail Management Retail strategies | Customer and market segmentation | Retail pricing | Store layout & control I Retail finance control | Operations management & logistics at the point of sales | Talent attraction | ✔ | |
| International Economy: Emerging Markets & Global Business Global economy | International business | Business, political, economic & socio-cultural insights | ✔ | |
| Financial Risk Management Interest rate risks | Capital market | Valuation of financial risks | Foreign exchange market | Financial crisis |
✔ | |
| Global Advertising and Public Relations Management International communication trends & plans | Creation of international messages | Innovation in marketing and advertisement | Analysis of international environments, organisations & Publics |
✔ |
Admission
Applications and enrolment
General admission requirements
For acceptance on a Study Abroad program you need to:
- Talk to your Academic Coordinator or International Office at home university
- Be currently enrolled at a higher education institution or be a university graduate
- Have sufficient ability in the program’s language of instruction (Level B2 for courses taught in English)
You should submit the following documents:
- Your passport
- A certificate showing that you are currently enrolled at a higher education institution or that you hold a university degree
- A certificate of English (not required for students whose mother tongue is English)
- Proof of medical and accident insurance cover
How to apply
Group enrolments
Talk to your Academic Coordinator or International Office at home university.
For group enrolments send an email to: studyabroad@uvic.cat
Individual enrolments
- Fill in the Application Form. Please send the application to studyabroad@uvic.cat including the following documents:
- Passport
- Document confirming your higher education institution enrolment or degree
- English language certificate
- When we receive your application form, we will check that you meet the requirements for the course and contact you by email.
- Once you have been accepted into the course, we will send instructions on how to enroll in the program.
- When you have paid the fees, we will send you a letter of acceptance so you can apply for a visa, if necessary.
- At least one month before the course is due to start you should send a copy of your visa and proof of medical and accident insurance cover.
Application deadline 2024/25
- Term 1 (Fall): 25th June 2024
- Term 2 (Spring): 27th November 2024
