Oriol Castells

Position

Export Director at GISP, Ltd.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade (ESCI-UPF)

Biography

Oriol Castells Ferrer graduated in International Trade from ESCI-UPF in 1998 and has since worked in export departments in the publishing industry (Masson-Elsevier), winemaking industry (Vallformosa) and food industry (Grupo Borges), as well as in a company making industrial equipment (GISP SL). He has extensive experience in international markets, especially emerging markets, and also advises companies looking to export overseas.

Subjects they teach

Subject
Programme
Typology

International Expansion

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Required

Programme:
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Description

International expansion models for businesses. Phases and alternatives in the expansion of SMEs. Successful cases.

Learning Outcomes

Distinguish between the different alternatives a company has for introducing its products and services in different countries and select the most suitable options, taking account of the company’s interests and market features.

Code:
44203

Créditos:
4 ECTS

Language:
English

Type of subject: Required

International Expansion

Master in International Management

Required

Programme:
Master in International Management

Description

By studying relevant cases, we learn about firms’ international expansion and internationalization processes, as well as the different opportunities and challenges companies face during these processes. We define and explain associated trends and contemporary challenges. 

Learning Outcomes

Develop knowledge, competencies and skills about how to analyse and handle practical and relevant problems that managers may face when establishing business operations in other countries. Understand different alternatives available to you when looking to sell your products/services in different countries.

Créditos:
2 ECTS

Language:
Spanish

Type of subject: Required

International Sales Strategy

Master in International Management

Required

Programme:
Master in International Management

Description

We learn how to manage all necessary aspects for ensuring effective sales management in an international company. We show how diverse organizational and business management aspects can impact the efficient and profitable execution of sales activities. In our study, we rely on analyses of contemporary, real-life situations.

Learning Outcomes

Organize, coordinate and control the activities of a sales team.

Créditos:
2 ECTS

Language:
English

Type of subject: Required