Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Catalonia are today going through a difficult situation, one of economic crisis. The resolution of problems associated with financing and the adaptation of value-generating sources to the new competition conditions appearing in the global knowledge economy represent one route for resolving the crisis. In this context, education and skills surrounding the adaptation of the business fabric are essential.

 

Using an innovative and flexible learning methodology, based on problem-solving, short unit lengths (25 hours) adapted to the business calendar, the Specialisation Course in Micro-Enterprise Leadership provides training and skills in all aspects needed by freelancers, employees and entrepreneurs to successfully manage tasks which will create value both now and in the future.

The main educational goal of the Specialisation Course in Micro-Enterprise Leadership is to provide the skills required to create structural change. The programme teaches the new techniques and business leadership tools needed:

• To lead micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the global context.
   
• To orient businesses towards innovation and internationalisation.
   
• To develop mechanisms for cooperation with other companies.
   
• To use new management tools to optimise each value centre of the company.
   
• To improve accounting, financial, legal management as well as human resource and corporate operations management.
   
• To develop new organisational architectures and new human resource management practices.
   
• To understand and adapt the technological potential of eCommerce.
   
• To interact better with public administrations and the environment.
   
• To develop new business plans or to develop existing ones.

List of topics

• Fundamentals of the strategic leadership of micro-enterprises
• Leadership and management skills for team work in micro-enterprises
• The strategic management of micro-enterprise value centres
• Innovation within a micro-enterprise
• Internationalisation of micro-enterprises
• Optional courses

 

See complete syllabus

Price

1.495 euros

Consult the financial aid that the UOC offers to international students.

 

The programme fees should be confirmed on enrolment.