Pelayo Corella

Position

Coordinator

Qualifications

Master’s degree in History (IHJVV-UPF)
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (UPF)
Bachelor’s degree in Geography and History (Universitat de Barcelona)

Biography

Pelayo Corella trained as a journalist and historian and has been a lecturer at ESCI-UPF since the first year. After heading Continuing Education for six years, he currently combines his work as content strategist at ESCI-UPF with giving classes and lectures on retail and company internationalisation. He has helped write several books and reports on the evolution of trade and he cowrote the book Negociación intercultural.

Subjects they teach

Subject
Programme
Typology

Analysis of Economic Events and International Politics

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Required

Programme:
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Description

A study of the main current events in the world of economics and international relations. Trends and forecasts.

Learning Outcomes

Acquire wide-ranging and specific understanding of the economic, social, political and historical context of different countries that fall within the scope of a company’s market objectives.

Code:
44301

Créditos:
4 ECTS

Language:
Catalan / Spanish

Type of subject: Required

Communication and Information Management Techniques

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Core

Programme:
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing

Description

Communication in business organisations. Planning of strategic communication. Design management of databases and spreadsheets. Oral and written expression in Catalan and Spanish.

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to search for, analyse, assess and synthesise information. Learn how to structure, present and defend arguments. Learn about the values of multiculturalism: respect, equality, solidarity and commitment. 

Code:
41101

Créditos:
6 ECTS

Language:
Catalan / Spanish / English

Type of subject: Core

Contemporary International Politics and Public Policy Challenges

Master in International Management

Required

Programme:
Master in International Management

Description

By applying the main theories of international relations, we examine enduring and contemporary topics in international relations, such as neocolonialism, international cooperation, security, nationalism, globalization, climate change and humanitarian intervention. We study political-environment and public-policy challenges in the world's leading countries and regions. We discuss how the global order has been gradually changing and how selected international and regional organizations such as the EU, the UN and NATO contribute to the maintenance of global peace and security.

Learning Outcomes

Gain knowledge of the international political context and its major effects on the trajectory of companies in international markets. Obtain an understanding of how international power relations are changing and how global stability can be maintained.

Créditos:
2 ECTS

Language:
Spanish

Type of subject: Required