Objectives and competences

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateSpecialization diploma
Coordinating facultyFacultat d'Economia i Empresa
Branch of knowledge
  • Economic sciences, business administration and management, marketing, commerce, accounting and tourism
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits30
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionCatalan
Enrolment feeFirst year: 4.950,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period18/09/2025
End of teaching period06/09/2026
E-mailxvarea@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/economiadelcomportamiento/
ManagmentClaramunt Bielsa, Maria Mercè
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

This postgraduate course allows students to acquire practical and multidisciplinary training based on the social sciences and behaviour in order to understand people and society and be able to influence them. The course focuses on the theoretical foundations and their application to reality in the basics and advancements of behavioural economics and the cognitive science of decision-making. In addition, it aims to enable students to positively influence consumers, citizens, institutions, organizations and society in general through the analysis and intervention in people's behaviour.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Professionals with experience or currently working in business management, business development or project management who want to align products, services or specific projects with an experiential human behavioural perspective focusing on decision making and behavioural change.

Access requirements: University qualification.

Those who are not university graduates but who can demonstrate a minimum of five years of management experience are also eligible for admission (in this case, a university extension degree is awarded). Please consult with those responsible for the course the requirements and conditions of access established for this student profile.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat d'Economia i Empresa
Av. Diagonal, 690

08034 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressxvarea@ub.edu
Webpage
Telephone934039899

Further information


AddressFacultat d'Economia i Empresa
Av. Diagonal, 690
Torre 2 planta 1
08034 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressxvarea@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/economiadelcomportamiento/
Telephone934039899

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