International Business (with Spanish)

Accounting and Finance for International Managers

Through this module you will develop the skills and competencies needed to make effective use of accounting information, especially for control and decision making purposes. You will explore how business organisations are financed and the constraints and limitations that financing imposes on them. You will also learn about the calculation of accounting profit and its importance to an organisation. You will develop skills that will allow you to identify relevant cash inflows and outflows of a proposed business project, and learn about utilising the techniques of break-even analysis in project decision making. The importance and use of budgeting for forward-planning, communication, coordination and control within an organisation will be covered, as well as the importance of cash and liquidity within an organisation and the construction of cash and working capital budgets. You will learn how to use cash and working capital management models and techniques and how to construct financial statements.

Other areas covered in this vast module include financial appraisal of long term capital investment proposals and valuation of company shares.

Language

As you will have already studied Spanish to at least an AS-level standard, NTU is able to offer advanced level courses in Spanish to develop you language skills further ahead of your two years in Spain.

Personal and Academic Development

Helps you recognise the personal skills, behaviours and attributes you currently have, and supports you in formulating a continuous personal and professional development plan to develop the skills and knowledge you need to achieve your future ambitions and realise your full potential.

Foundations of Managing and Organising

Both work and management are carried out by people, the human resources of the organisation. The focus of this module is on the management of work in organisations, and will provide you with a holistic understanding from the viewpoint of both the worker and management. You will be introduced to the key applications, policies and practices involved in the management of human resources, and will analyse their underlying theoretical basis and the effects on the organisation and society in general.

Fundamentals of Marketing

Students will learn to recognise and apply the concepts and techniques used in the interpretation of markets and market trends, undertake the development of marketing materials and obtain an appreciation of marketing planning and decision making undertaken in a business organization. They will also develop an awareness of the practical and theoretical issues relating to design plus an awareness of design principles and processes in the external marketing environment. Students will develop an appreciation of design and will be able to evaluate the role of design.

Quantitative Methods for International Business

During this module you will be introduced to a variety of quantitative techniques that are relevant to international business. The module is designed to develop your knowledge and proficiency with quantitative techniques, and also enhance your confidence and attitude towards numerical aspects of your future studies and career.

Principles of Macroeconomics

As part of your preparations to study at the University of Valencia you will be required to study an additional module on the principles of macroeconomics. This module will introduce you to key macroeconomic variables, such as growth, inflation, unemployment and trade, and to theoretical perspectives on their determination applying models in a national and international context. It provides the building blocks for further critical analysis later in the course.

Full year study at University of Valencia

Modules are set by University of Valencia.

Half year study at University of Valencia

Modules are set by the University of Valencia.

Half year internship in Spain or with a Spanish-speaking company

Research Project

For this module you will undertake a purposeful, individual, in depth study of a relevant topic, developing your independent learning, critical thinking and knowledge of research techniques relevant to your subject area.

The project will develop your ability to manage a major piece of work, for which you will be completely responsible, and will be completed over a period of several months. You will learn to utilise and improve your time management and communication skills, as well as test your initiative and resourcefulness.

To support your development during this module you will study essential skills such as critical thinking, conducting a literature review, understanding the appropriate research framework, practical research methods and skills, report and academic writing skills.

Global Business in a Changing World

This module is designed to develop your understanding of the key developments and issues that affect global business. You will explore current issues and developments, and unique insights into the most pressing business and managerial topics. This will include focusing on different regions and contexts, with reference to the opportunities that are emerging within global business.

You will also cover aspects of sustainability and social responsibility, and explore changes at a political, economic, legal, socio-cultural and technological level, with reference to the strategy, behaviour and management of organisations and to the actions and policies of regulatory bodies and governmental agencies.

International Strategic Management

Using a strategic management viewpoint, this module examines international business that uses an integrative framework. You will study the main trends that facilitate the globalisation of markets and explore how small, medium and large organisations build their international strategies. You will also focus on new insights into contemporary international management challenges.

You will cover a range of topics including:

• the conceptualisation and theorisation of international strategy
• multinational companies in the context of globalisation and regionalisation
• integrated global, multi-domestic, international and trans-national strategies
• developing international strategic capabilities and achieving international excellence
• corporate social responsibility and multinational strategy
• traditional and new modes of entry to international markets.

International Tourism: Sustainability Development & Impact

This module aims to provide you with an insight into the global patterns of tourism development and the impacts (economic, environmental and social) that can result, particularly within heritage tourism.

You will explore the fundamental principles of international tourism management and review the demand for, and supply of, international tourism.

You will also study the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism at both the destination and global level, and develop the ability to look critically at contemporary issues within international tourism.

Developing Professional Impact

This module is designed to expand your horizons and challenge your attitudes and behaviours both in relation to subject specific issues and wider business concerns such as global citizenship and sustainable business practices. It will encourage you to build on your strengths and explore a range of possibilities as you embark on your next steps.

Plus one optional module from:

Language

During this module you can continue to develop your Spanish language skills. We are one of the few UK universities to offer language training on this type of course, giving you a real advantage when it comes to competing for the best jobs.

Global Supply Chain Strategy

Working at a strategic level, this module will clarify how marketing, design, distribution, logistics and project management may be integrated, and help you to develop a broader and deeper understanding of how supply chain performance can be strategically improved.

You will cover a number of areas during the module including:

• looking at supply chains from a strategic and global perspective
• key concepts in supply chain improvement
• interpreting lean and agile supply
• supply chain dynamics – forecasting, information flow and bullwhip
• design for the supply chain – postponement, mass customisation, product life cycle, sustainability
• managing CSR in the supply chain – sustainability, environment and transport
• managing risk in a supply chain.

Digital Customer Experience

This module provides you with insights into the digital customer experience and highlights ways to adapt to this changing market, allowing you to fulfil customers’ needs.

Investment and Portfolio Management

This module examines appropriate Investment and Portfolio Management theory. You will have the opportunity to put this theory into practice principally via the construction and running of a portfolio of equities.