MSc in Management

The MSc in Management is a one-year programme taught in English, aimed at students who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of the analytical aspects of management. The goal of the programme is to create analytical thinkers while providing comprehensive knowledge of the core areas of business management.

The MSc in Management offers advanced analytical training according to the specialisation of each student, and allows students to develop an applied final project as their MSc thesis. It also includes the possibility of an internship with a company to apply the programme´s learnings.

The programme benefits from the unique combination of the UPF Department of Economics and Business (among the 50 best centres for economics in the world by the Tilburg Economics Ranking) together with the practical knowledge of experienced business professionals.

The main objectives of the programme are:

• To provide in-depth knowledge of analytical tools applied to management
• To generate an understanding of the managerial functional core
• To apply analytical insights to an area of specialization and connect these techniques and functional knowledge with the business world
• To prepare graduates to become creative, collaborative and committed professionals in the field of management
• To prepare students to work in global and multicultural organisations
• To prepare students to take upon technical and managerial perspectives as they participate in the company's decision making process

The programme consists of four main courses: two of them deal with analytical tools (Statistics, Management Accounting and Finance) and the other two with management theory (Marketing and Organisational Behaviour). Furthermore, students can costumise their learning by choosing their own set of optional courses in topics such as Marketing, Operations, Strategic Decision Making and Entrepreneurship. One of the optional courses is a practical experience as an intern in a company which can last from 3 to 6 months.

Each student is assigned a tutor who provides them with guidance throughout the programme. Students carry out a Final Project during the last trimester, which consists in the identification and solution of a real managerial problem.

Teaching takes the form of lectures and seminars. Many of the seminars are based on practical cases, and most work is carried out as part of a group. Classes will be very interactive and include continuous assessment.

The programme is aimed at university graduates of Economics, Business or Engineering who have received quantitative training. It is suitable for students with a high level of English who are interested in improving their theoretical and practical business knowledge in an international environment, and for people with a background in Economics, Humanities or other studies who can demonstrate a basic knowledge of quantitative methods.

Career opportunities
The MSc in Management has a clear professional approach and is well suited to people who wish to move forward in sectors in which an analytical approach is crucial. Some professional opportunities are:

• Strategic Consulting
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Business Analysis
• Digital Analysis

The Careers Service offers resources and training in skills that complement the academic training.

The MSc in Management also guarantees students a good basis for a career in academia, with the possibility of going on to the PhD programme in Economics, Finance and Management of the Pompeu Fabra University.

Student Profile
Nationalities represented: 9
Average age: 25
Age range: 22-29
Women: 36%

Academic Background

Geographic Origin by Region

Represented countries
Brazil, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Turkey and Venezuela.