Referring to knowledge

Referring to abilities, skills

Referring to attitudes, values and norms

The course combines face-to-face lectures and various complementary activities (case studies, problem-solving exercises, readings, tests, etc.), which are completed either individually or in small groups, both in and out of class.

Two two-hour classes per week, during which the essential information is provided so that students can work through the course syllabus and accomplish the learning objectives. In addition, part of this time is dedicated to working on articles, cases, exercises, tests, presentations, group work, etc. to deepen knowledge of the application and interpretation of theoretical concepts.

All information related to the course (assessment information, tasks, assignment due dates, announcements and news, etc.) is published on the Virtual Campus, the platform for communication between students and the teaching staff. The slides in the Virtual Campus do not constitute the whole course contents, but a guideline to follow classes.

Class attendance is important to the learning process, which is based equally on individual and group work and class participation. Students are expected to prepare for classes by completing the relevant case studies and the recommended reading, as outlined in the course plan.

This subject incorporates the gender perspective and sustainability principles in all potential aspects, from approaches and theoretical contents, to the methodologies and inclusive learning environments.

Continuous assessment is an option that involves regular attendance to class and consists of submission of different activities throughout the semester, which form the basis of students’ assessment.

The overall mark for continuous assessment is worth 50% of the final grade, and the mark for the final examination is worth the remaining 50%. The assessed coursework activities include the following:

— Student’s contributions to debate and discussion in class (10% of the final grade): assessed through short exercises and discussions. This is used to assess the student’s capacity to interact, communicate and defend their arguments while searching and learning new concepts and attitudes.

— Group papers (40% of the final grade): these consist of several submissions where students apply knowledge, methods and visions already discussed in class. Some may require an oral presentation of the conclusions and the results obtained, once completed. The resolution of problems or real-life cases gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their capacity to interpret the variety of international environments, to start business projects with a high degree of creativity, to make business decision and manage people in a culturally diverse environment. This is used to assess the student’s capacity to manage time and propose sustainable solutions.

— Individual written final examination (50% of the final grade): to complete the continuous assessment process, students must sit a final examination on the entire course content on the date set by the Academic Council. This global examination includes a case study or problems related to internationalization, to assess the acquisition of competences. Students must obtain a mark of at least 4 out of 10 in the final examination to be eligible to receive a weighted final grade for the subject. Otherwise, the final grade is the mark for the final examination.

More detail on the continuous assessment activities is available on the Virtual Campus, as well as specific information on the groups involved in teaching innovation projects.

Students who submit the first continuous assessment activity are entered for this assessment procedure. Students who do not submit the first activity are entered for the single assessment procedure.

Examination-based assessment

Single assessment consists of a final examination worth 100% of the final grade. The examination for students who have chosen the continuous assessment and single assessment options is held on the same day, but the content is different.

Students who do not achieve a pass grade through single or continuous assessment are entitled to repeat assessment. Under no circumstances are the continuous assessment marks considered for the repeat assessment.

The dates for repeat assessment are set out in the Faculty’s academic calendar. The procedure and criteria for repeat assessment are the same as those for the standard single assessment option.