Master of Global Entrepreneurship and Management

Objectives: To provide university graduates from the business studies and economics areas with training and practical experience in global markets, which will enable them to take on company management and direction posts and organisations in international markets.

Characteristics

The Masters is provided jointly with the University of San Francisco (USA) and the Fu Jen University in Taipei (Taiwan) and represents a unique experience in the sphere of global markets. For 12 months full-time students experience everything involved in living and interacting in the three geographic settings (Barcelona in Europe, Taipei in Asia and San Francisco in the USA) since the timed itinerary comprises:... [-]

Our academic calendar is based on a quarter system (1 quarter = 10 weeks). Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available at the start of every Quarter and of every Term, in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.

Full-time students can earn a Master degree in 1 academic year of 9 months, for a total of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, or within 12 months when spreading the workload.

Part-time students can earn a Master degree in 2 to 3 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection and the course planning; earning half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the full-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.... [-]

The global competitive landscape has undergone a dramatic revolution in these very last years. From a resource-based approach to competition, we’ve transitioned to a winner-takes-it-all scenario in which, paradoxically, startups and entrepreneurs stand a better a chance of success. Big players, in turn, face now a completely different pace of disruption with more agile, flexible players willing fight for their customer base. It’s the startup revolution.

These new type of competition require a new type of managers and entrepreneurs, combining a deep sense of creativity, innovation and a hands-on approach to management with a solid understanding of the new drivers of success and the impact of the new digital business models on traditional operating processes. Entrepreneurs willing to constantly challenge conventional wisdom and status quo to creat new types of value generation for a globalized market.... [-]

This program is taught in ENGLISH. Harbour.Space is a unique blend of academics program, a start-up accelerator, venture builder, and real-world experience designed to prepare students to become the next generation of successful high tech entrepreneurs.

The Master of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management program methodology combines the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship, pioneered in Silicon Valley, with the processes developed by leading technology entrepreneurs and accelerators, such as Y Combinator and company builders such as Rocket Internet to quickly start and accelerate technology companies. To gain practical experience alongside the theory, students form teams and work on real-world startup companies within those teams. Students should be prepared to work in a highly competitive environment that will challenge their skills and perseverance every day. Teams will be matched with mentors, and the best teams will be selected to pitch their ideas to investors.... [-]

The Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management (M.G.E.M.) at the University of San Francisco will take you to Barcelona, Taipei, and San Francisco, revealing successful, creative, and innovative business practices through the cultural lens of three vibrant cities. The M.G.E.M. program combines direct exposure to multinational entrepreneurial firms with an international cohort of students to provide you with global business skills for success.