Degree competences to which the subject contributes
Gain knowledge about the functioning of a company (as an open system with constant relation with their business environment) the key business functions and the nature of management. To get the ability to use the tools and
technologies for management planning and implementation of corporate strategies, managerial decision making, problem solving and managing projects or organizational units. Be able to analyse information and evaluate the economic impact of business decisions in the economic and financial situation of the company.
Competencies / Specific objectives:
Coordinator: Carme Martínez Costa
Teaching unit: Academic year:
ECTS credits:
732 - OE - Department of Management 2015
MASTER'S DEGREE IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2014). (Teaching unit Compulsory)
MASTER'S DEGREE IN AUTOMATIC CONTROL AND ROBOTICS (Syllabus 2012). (Teaching unit Compulsory)
MASTER'S DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2012). (Teaching unit Compulsory) MASTER'S DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2012). (Teaching unit Optional) 4,5 Teaching languages: Spanish, English
Degree:
Teaching staff
Specific:
1. Direct and organize enterprises and production systems and services, applying knowledge and skills in industrial organization, business strategy, planning and logistics, commercial and labor law, financial and cost accounting. 2. Direct and organize enterprises and production systems and services, applying knowledge and skills in industrial organization, business strategy, planning and logistics, commercial and labor law, financial and cost accounting. 3. The student will be able to analyze the economic feasibility of an engineering project in automatic and / or robotics. 4. The student will be able to analyze the economic feasibility of a chemical engineering project.
5. The student will be able to analyze the economic viability of a project in automotive engineering.
Learning objectives of the subject
MD.2 Lecture
MD.3 Scheduled independent learning
MD. 5 Problem-based learning and case discussion
4. Ability to analyse the economic and financial information of a company, for decision making. 5. Develop management skills.
6. Ability to apply knowledge gained in the design and management of an organization or organizational units.
Total learning time: 0h Hours large group: Hours medium group: Hours small group: Guided activities: Self study: 0h 0h 0h 0h 0h 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Study load
1. OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
2. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Learning time: 9h Learning time: 10h Learning time: 10h Theory classes: 4h 30m Self study : 4h 30m Theory classes: 3h Practical classes: 3h Self study : 4h Theory classes: 3h Practical classes: 3h Self study : 4h
Concept and classification of the organizations. Firm environment. Separation of ownership and management. Types of control of the company. Functions of the managers. Levels of management. High management devices. Governing bodies. Codes of good governing.
Introduction to financial accounting. Balance sheet. Valuation of assets. Depreciation and amortization. Valuation of financial assets. Profit and Loss Account.
Analysis of the balance and benefit and loss account. Working capital and cash cycle. Analysis by ratios. Liquidity. Solvency. Indebtedness. Equity balance. Self-financing. Performance, profitability and leveraging.
Description: Description: Description: Related activities: Related activities: Related activities: 10, 11, 12 1, 2, 10, 11, 12 3, 4, 10, 11, 12 Specific objectives: Specific objectives: Specific objectives: 1, 2 1, 4 1, 4, 5
4. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING
5. COST FOR DECISION MAKING
6. FINANCIAL DECISIONS
Learning time: 5h Learning time: 11h Learning time: 7h Theory classes: 1h 30m Practical classes: 1h 30m Self study : 2h Theory classes: 4h 30m Practical classes: 1h 30m Self study : 5h Theory classes: 3h Practical classes: 0h 30m Self study : 3h 30m Provisional accounts. Budgeting. Budget of liquid assetsConcept of cost. Types of costs. Analysis of costs: margin, breakeven and operative leverage. Valuation of inventories. Relevant costs for making decisions. Operating decicions in low and high capacity.
Fuding sources of the company. Bank funding and other finantial tools. Concept of capital cost. Cost of finantial resources. Determination of the cost of own and foreign resources.
Description: Description: Description: Related activities: Related activities: Related activities: 5, 10, 11, 12 6, 10, 11, 12 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 Specific objectives: Specific objectives: Specific objectives: 1, 4 1, 4
7. INVESTMENT DECISIONS
8. INTERNATIONAL TRADE
9. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Learning time: 9h 30m Learning time: 3h Learning time: 6h 30m Theory classes: 3h Practical classes: 2h 30m Self study : 4h Theory classes: 1h 30m Self study : 1h 30m Theory classes: 1h 30m Practical classes: 1h 30m Self study : 3h 30mInvestment concept, types of investment and investment process. Evaluation techniques and investment selection.
Importance of international trade. The five main pillars of international trade. Cultural issues in international negotiations. Operational management: incoterms different prices based on different incoterms, payment methods, payment, exchange rates and hedging.
Strategy concept. Strategy components. Strategic management process. Objectives: concept and types. Planning of the company and types of plans. Planning and control systems. Balanced scorecard.
Description: Description: Description: Related activities: Related activities: Related activities: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 10, 11, 12 9, 10, 11, 12 Specific objectives: Specific objectives: Specific objectives: 1, 3, 4 1, 5 1, 2, 3
IE. 1 Written examination (60%)
IE. 3 Questions, test, problems, mini reports 30%(deliverable report 20% and questions in class 10%) IE. 7 Participation in lectures and practical classes (10%)
The qualification of the reassessment exam will replace the mark of the written examination
Students who have made the final examination and have not passed the subject, they can make the reassessment exam
Qualification system
Regulations for carrying out activities
They will be communicated at the beginning of each year
10. COMERCIAL DECISIONS
Learning time: 3hTheory classes: 1h 30m Self study : 1h 30m
Marketing concept. Research and market segmentation. Positioning. Decisions of product, price, distribution and communication. Marketing plan.
Description:
Related activities:
10, 11, 12
Specific objectives:
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Complementary:
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Fernández, E.; Junquera, B.; del Brío, J. A. Iniciación a los negocios : aspectos directivos. Madrid: Paraninfo, 2008. ISBN 9788497326643.
Fuentes, M. M.; Cordón, E. Fundamentos de dirección y administración de empresas. Madrid: Pirámide, 2011. ISBN 9788436825572.
Iborra, M.; Dasí, A.; Dolz, C.; Ferrer, C. Fundamentos de dirección de empresas : conceptos y habilidades directivas. Madrid: Thomso, 2007. ISBN 8497323718.
Moyano, J.; Bruque, S.; Maqueira, J.M.; Fidalgo, F.A.M Martínez, P. J. Administración de empresas : un enfoque teórico-práctico. Madrid: Pearson, 2011. ISBN 9788483227527.
Garrido, P.; Íñiguez, R. Análisis de estados contables : elaboración e interpretación de la información financiera. 2a ed. Madrid: Pirámide, 2012. ISBN 9788436827965.
Martínez Costa, Carme. Administració d'empreses : problemes resolts. 2a ed. Barcelona: Edicions UPC, 2007. ISBN 9788483019399.
Análisis estratégico de la empresa. Análisis estratégico de la empresa. Madrid: Paraninfo, 2008. ISBN 9788497323024. Suárez Suárez, Andrés S. Decisiones óptimas de inversión y financiación en la empresa. 21ª ed. Madrid: Pirámide, 2008. ISBN 9788436818994.
