🎓 Master’s Degree in Logistics & Int. Trade | Universitat Abat Oliba CEU

The master's degree in Logistics and International trade from the Abat Oliba CEU University provides the knowledge for the company internationalisation.

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        Denomination

        Official master's degree in Logistics and International Trade

        Academic area

        Business and Economics

        Length / Credits

        10 months
        60 ECTS

        Official quality certification - AQU

        Places / Modality / Language

        30 
        Blended learning
        English or Spanish

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        Student profile

        Graduates of Administration and Business Management, Economics, Marketing and Commercial Management, Marketing and Market Investigation, Business Sciences, Transport Sciences and Logistics.

        Admission and Enrolment

        Enrolment application via website, sending of the documents and formalisation of admission at the University.

        Calendar and timetables

        From October to July. Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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        Official master's degree in LOGISTICS and INTERNATIONAL TRADE

        Leadership Essentials Programme with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

        Why study at UAO CEU?

        1. Become a professional

        This official master's degree in Logistics and International Trade aims to support our students both academically and professionally in achieving the knowledge they need to internationalise businesses, with a focus on import-export activities and logistics and transport operations, and the rational, scientific criteria such activities require in decision making.

        As a specialisation in the field of business management, this master's degree is aimed at international trade and business, as well as the logistics and transport operations involved in international trade. Students will see how important this market is as well as a global vision of the flows of material and information in imports and exports.

        2. Leadership programme

        The Center for Creative Leadership's (CCL) Leadership Essentials Programme is designed to help students understand and uncover their leadership potential and apply it in their day-to-day lives.

        3. Complementary training
        • European Port Experience: advanced study programme in port management and businesses.
        • IATA DGR Cat Course. 3: this course is taught as part of the master’s programme and deals with regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by air.
        • The master's also includes around ten group visits to companies and institutions in order to enable students to acquire a practical perspective on the various modules that make up the training programme.
        4. European Port Experience

        The European Port Experience is an advanced study programme, promoted by the ICIL Foundation and UAO CEU, offering advanced knowledge in port management and businesses. It consists of a four-day study trip to the ports of Rotterdam (9th largest port in the world and 1st largest in Europe in terms of operations) and Hamburg (the largest port in Germany) for advanced training taught by specialist industry managers. The programme is completed with a subsequent visit to Barcelona Port (the largest Mediterranean port for tourist business). The programme is offered through classes within the port facilities themselves, and includes a visit around the installations and an explanation of the operations relating to transfers as well as accomodations for the students.

        The programme syllabus covers the following contents:

        - Maritime Economics
        - Ship & Port Automation
        - Integration of Technologies & Systems
        - Data & Connectivity: RFIT, IoT and Containerization
        - Big Data, Cybersecurity, Movement of Goods & People
        - Industry 4.0

        The European Port Experience is an academic activity included within this official master's degree, and is accredited with a specialisation diploma.

        5. Professional development

        Internships at leading companies in the field of logistics. National and international job’s board with more than 2,300 collaborating companies with internship placements in over 20 countries.

        6. Teaching staff

        Our teaching staff comprises experts with extensive professional experience in the fields of international logistics, transport and business, with a global view of the modern-day business reality.

        7. Collaboration with specialised companies

        We have a close relationship with a large number of companies working in logistics services and international trade, including the ICIL Foundation, a leading national body in research, training, dissemination and business applications related to logistics since 1980.

        It is the leading name in excellence in logistics training and has trained over 20,000 professionals who now occupy important managerial positions in companies. It also carries out numerous studies and research into logistics at the request of its partners and public institutions. Thanks to its wide range of experts in all fields of business logistics and the fact it’s a non-profit organisation, ICIL undertakes projects for both companies and associations.

        8. An international approach

        Our students acquire the linguistic and cultural knowledge they need to work anywhere in the world.

        9. Language

        This master’s can be taken in either English or Spanish, depending on your preference. 

        10. Financial support

        This master's programme meets the requirements to be subsidised through Fundació Tripartita.

        11. Employability

        The average employment rate for those who have complete CEU postgraduate studies is 95%.

        12. Information resources

        The Library Service is designed to support study and research with the primary objective of meeting students’ educational and scientific needs. It has ample opening hours, even on weekends, with the best computer facilities.

        UAO CEU also offers a large digital repository containing open-access publications derived from the teaching, research and institutional activities by the university’s teaching staff, students and alumni.

         

        Complementary activities:

        • European Port Experience. Programme of advanced studies in management and business related to ports. It comprises a four-day study trip to the port of Rotterdam, one of the most important in the world; as well as trips to Hamburg and Barcelona, ranked among the most important in Europe.
        • IATA DGR Cat. 3 Course. This course is taught as part of the master’s programme and deals with regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by air.
        • Leadership Essentials Course: This course empowers students to take on leadership in organisations, using the methodology of the Center for Creative Leadership (North Carolina, USA).
        • Students may also choose to benefit from a customised programme of supplementary training programmes in the afternoons, from Monday to Thursday (the additional cost of these training programmes will be calculated depending on the specific needs of each student).
        • The master's also includes around ten group visits to companies and institutions in order to enable students to acquire a practical perspective on the various modules that make up the training programme.

         

        Faculty

        FACULTY

        The classes of the official master's degree in Logistics and International Trade are taught by well-known experts and professionals that have a contrasted teaching and/or professional experience, and have been chosen by their renowned prestige and specialisation in the Logistics field:


        Academic Management of this Master's Degree

        Iván Roa Perera
        Industrial Engineer with a doctorate in Project and Systems Engineering from UPC. Director of International Expansion at the the Training Area at ILI Logística InternacionalFoundation.

        iroap@uao.es

        Coordination

        Óscar José Franco Cedrún. Industrial Engineer with a master's in Business Administration from UPC. Professional with extensive experience in senior management of logistics and automotive businesses.


        Student Administration

        Mª Rosa Maluenda Gelabert
        Undergraduate degree in Business Management from the UAO CEU.

        rmaluenda@icil.org


        Teaching Staff

        • Eleuteri Acosta Martínez. PhD in Law from Barcelona University. Master’s degree in International Marketing from the Institute of Higher Marketing and Business Studies. PhD in Business Management (DBA). IESME at University of Maastricht.
        • Jaume Adrover Rigo. Undergraduate degree in Business Sciences from the University of Manchester and an MBA from ESADE Business School. General director of Gestió i Promoció Aeroportuària, S.A. (Airport Management) within the Chamber of Commerce Group of Barcelona.
        • Aitor Agea. Instructor of Air Security with UNED. Chairman of the Logistical Security and Dangerous Goods Working Group at Barcelona Centre Logístic, Vice-chairman of ANISA, the National Association for Air Security Instructors.
        • Vanesa Berlanga. PhD in Statistics from Barcelona University. Master's in Secondary and Baccalaureate Teaching from URL. Methodologist for doctoral research at UAO CEU.
        • Felipe Botaya. PhD in Business Administration and Marketing Management from ESADE, and Bachelor B.S.B.A. from the University of South Carolina, USA.
        • Joaquim Deulofeu. PhD in Economic and Business Sciences from UB. Lecturer at Abat Oliba CEU University.
        • Antonio de la Ossa Martínez. Undergraduate degree in Law from Murcia University. State Finances Inspector (specialisation in Customs). He was responsible for Regional Customs in Catalonia until 2011.
        • Josep Lluís del Olmo Arriaga. Undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences (Advertising and Public Relations) from UAB. PhD in Market Commercialisation and Research from Abat Oliba CEU University.
        • Eduard Duran Pla. Degree in Navigation and Maritime Transport from UPC, Master’s Degree in Logistics from ICT-UPC. General Director of Portcement S.A.
        • Santiago Gómez. Computer Science Engineering from UPC. Head of Projects and Partner at Solport Sistemas.
        • Miguel Justribó. Degree in Law from UAM. Master's degree in Marketing and Sales Management. VP Brand & Communications at Telepizza.
        • Francisco J. Malaver. Degree in Operations Management from ESADE, Master's in Supply Chain Management from ICIL and Executive MBA from ICIL.
        • Miguel Ángel Medina. PhD in Political Sciences and International Relations from Cambridge University, Master's in European Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges.
        • Pablo Muñoz. Degree in Political Sciences and Sociology. Specialised in Industrial Sociology. PhD from Abat Oliba CEU University. Quality and Services Auditor with the CEU Group
        • Carmen Parra. Degree in Law and PhD in Private International Law from Granada University. Head of the Solidary Economy Chair of Abat Oliba University CEU
        • Ramón Pau. Degree in Business Sciences from UB. He became Director of Foreign Trade at Banco de Sabadell and La Caixa.
        • Xavier Rius. Degree in Physics from Barcelona University. President of the Executive Commission at the ICIL Foundation.
        • Rosa Romero Serrano. Bachelor in Law from the UB. Lawyer specialised in Transportation both in legal and consulting and training scopes.
        • Carme Ruiz. PhD in Economics and Business from UPF. Master's in Public Management from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Business Lecturer at Abat Oliba CEU University.
        • Sven Seebach. Degree in Political Sciences from Leipzig University. PhD in Contemporary Sociology from UOC. Head of International Relations Service at UAO CEU.
        • Pedro Talavera. PhD in Physics from Barcelona University.
        • Jordi Vila. Biologist with a Master's in Engineering and Environmental Management. Head of Environment at Barcelona Port Authority.

         

         

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        Careers

        CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

        Students who obtain the official title "official master's degree in Logistics and International Trade from the Abat Oliba CEU University" can pursue careers in the following areas:

        • Administration and Management of International Transport Operators
        • Management of International Logistics Operators (Supply Chain Management)
        • Management and administration of shipping companies (Freight Forwarder)
        • Management of International Logistics
        • Management of Import-Export
        • International Expansion Officer

        Collaborators

        The Abat Oliba CEU University has a close relationship with a great number of Logistic and International Trade Companies, who recognise the excellence of the official master's degree in Logistics and International Trade and which directly benefit of the graduates of this master. The following are some of the main collaborators of this master's degree:

         

        Prices and scholarships

        TOTAL FEES

        €6,975

        PAYMENT METHODS

        Once you have formalised reservation of your place, the remaining amount can be made in the following ways:

        One-off payment

        A one-off payment gives you a discount of 3% of the tuition fees.

        Instalments

        50% paid upon enrolment and the remaining 50% paid in January.

        Monthly payments

        In ten instalments with special, interest-free financing with Banc Sabadell (admin fee may apply).

        Other financing agreements

        With Banco Santander, CaixaBank, BBVA and Banc Sabadell. This also offers a discount of 3% of the tuition fees.

        MORE INFORMATION

        Postgraduate and Further University Studies
        Bellesguard, 30. 08022 Barcelona
        Tel. +34 93 253 72 03
        master@uao.es

        Quality and regulations

        ENTRY PROFILE

        Those applying to take the Official Master’s in Logistics and International Trade must hold either a higher university degree title from Spain (diplomatura, licenciatura or ingeniería superior) or a foreign degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the Anglo-Saxon system).

        This profile includes:

        • Graduates of Administration and Business Management, Economics, Marketing and Commercial Management, Marketing and Market Investigation, Business Sciences, Transport Sciences and Logistics.
        • Engineers of any expertise
        • Graduates or similar in other academic fields with accredited work experience in the fields of Trade and Logistics

        Previous experience in the field of logistics and international trade is not required for this programme.

        OBJECTIVES

        The master’s degree in Logistics and International Trade has the main goal of training professional experts in logistics, transport and international commerce, so that they are capable of leading the management of supply chains and their logistics, as well as optimising the use of transports minimising deadlines, costs and the environmental impact, and leading projects of business internationalisation.

        Other specific learning objectives derived from this one are:

        • Identifying the international supply chains at global, continental and regional level.
        • Preparing for the functions of control, management and direction of a logistic chain and its integrated processes and subprocesses, as well as the transport operations associated to it.
        • Preparing for negotiation and hiring processes of transport and logistics in an optimal way, accomplishing the expected profitability criteria.
        • Knowing the technical and operational aspects of each transport method and their operators at a global, continental, regional and local level.
        • Knowing the functionality and characteristics of the supporting infrastructures to transport and logistics, as well as the main logistic-port nodes.
        • Knowing and understanding the new international markets and the flow of goods that they generate, as well as detecting the business opportunities related to any field of the business activity.
        • Preparing for the design, the development and the implementation of projects of business internationalisation.
        • Analysing the “country risk” and “security” in the supply chains, to establish new international businesses.
        • Knowing all the elements that take part in the international traffic operations, import and export, as well as the documentation that accompanies and certifies each process.
        • Applying the Social Corporate Responsibility in all activities, both own activities and the ones from suppliers and customers.

        Courses on master’s degree in Logistics and International Commerce are designed to provide a comprehensive and systematised knowledge of the techniques that are used in the logistic field.

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