International MBA (Madrid-shanghai-california)

Courses in Madrid
The MBA starts in Madrid, through four months and 400 hours of class contact. Students acquire knowledge of General Management, Finance, Operations, Marketing and Human Resources.
This stage in Madrid finishes with the presentation of the first of three reports that need to be submitted by the working groups during the course.
The report requires the analysis of an industrial sector and an actual company with special emphasis in it's cost structure, ending the study by recommending strategic proposals for the future of the organisation.

• GENERAL MANAGEMENT: Managerial Skills. Political and Regulatory Environment in the EU. Information Technology for Business. Economic Analysis for Management. Strategy and Competition.
• MARKETING: Strategic Marketing. Marketing Management & Sales. Markets Research.
• OPERATIONS: Operations Management.
• HUMAN RESOURCES: Corporate Social Responsibility. Organisational Behaviour. Human Resources Management. Organisational Structures
• FINANCE: Financial Accounting. Management Control Leadership. Financial Management

Courses in Shanghai
The stage in Shanghai, shows how things learnt need to be modified in the light of different cultures and customs within the Asian region, with special focus on China.
During this period, students acquire a wide knowledge and a real understanding of business and investment in China and Asia. They also will learn about specific issues in this particular region: the role played by the Government in business, how accounting principles are implemented, the environmental issues and regulations and the international trade agreements.
Academic contents are completed with visits to companies, both Chinese and international ones having Chinese branches.
This cross-cultural experience will lead the students to the formulation of business strategies in this region and will give them the platform to identify and explore real business opportunities.
Additionally, the School offers students classes of "Basic Chinese" to help them acquire an introductory knowledge of the language.
At the end of this stage, the assignment is based in a practical case where a sector and competitors analysis shall be carried out, in order to formulate a new strategy proposal.

• GENERAL MANAGEMENT: China: Culture And Values. Asian Economies. Trade Agreements in Asia. Chinese External Trade Relations. Economic Environment in China. Public Policy and Regulation in China. Internationalization Decisions. Business and Environment. Technological Development in China.
• MARKETING: Promotion and Advertising in China. Market Research. Channel Management.
• HUMAN RESOURCES: MANAGING PEOPLE IN CHINA: The Role of a Manager in China. The Cost of the Working Force. Human Resources Practices in China. Particularities of The Searching, Recruiting and Hiring Processes. Training and Development People in China. The Internal Communication Process.
• CHINESE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEM: Accounting and Financial System in China. Taxation in China. Foreign Currency.
  

Courses in IRVINE (CALIFORNIA)

• GLOBAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (Certificate Program): Expanding Internationally: Structuring for Global Business. International Finance. Import/Export: International Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Global Marketing in the Electronic Business Environment. International Business Negotiations. International Business Planning for your Product or Service.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices (On Line). Earned Management Project Value. Project Risk Management.
• Cost Management and Capital Budgeting.
• INTERNSHIP: As an optional last course for an additional fee of $1,150, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of international business job functions. A research project provides additional training. Included in the internship is the Interviewing Skills and Resume Development Workshop. Prerequisite: Completion of the requirements for the Global Operations Management Certificate.
  

Programme Structure
The core courses of the MBA are delivered in Madrid where the program begins from 16th April to 8th August. Students acquire a general knowledge of General Management, Finance, Operations, Marketing and Human Resources. At the same time they will follow an introductory on line course to Project Management provided by UCI.
While students attend class in Madrid they will start work on the MBA Final Project, which is a key element for the assessment of the students performance. This project consists on the creation of a new company, including its business plan. In Madrid, the project teams and the projected company definition will be approved by the Academic Staff and tutors will be appointed for every working team.
The following stage is in Shanghai, from 3th September to 14th December, where students receive introductory courses, and learn about the economy and business in China. During the stay in Shanghai, basic Chinese is taught to all the students.
The final stage of the International MBA is delivered at the University of California, Irvine campus from 3th January to 28th March. At UCIrvine, IEDE students will join a group of international students and will follow a set of courses around two main areas: Global Operations and Project Management.
Along this period students will continue the MBA Final Project under IEDE faculty on-line tutoring. This Final Project shall be presented to a panel of professors from the world-wide organization of IEDE, just after the end of Irvine classes and exams.
Students who successfully complete the global operations courses delivered by UCIrvine will be awarded with an Accelerated Certificate on Global Operations Management issued by University of California, Irvine.
At the end of the MBA program in March, students have the opportunity to take part in an optional three months internship in an American company. This option is charged with extra fee that are not included in the program fee.
Horario: de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a 14:00.