Dual Degree BBA + Bachelor of Laws

Course List

• • 1st Year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Introduction to Economics cerrar Introduction to Economics Economic science studies human action and is central to understanding the structure and development of our society. The course will familiarize you with the main economic concepts, providing an overarching learning, essential for academic and professional development.	Core	6
    Financial Accounting cerrar Financial Accounting Accounting is the “language of business”. A strong understanding of Financial Accounting is crucial to any business. This course uses case studies and real life examples to teach you the fundamental concepts of financial accounting. By the end of the course, you will know how to construct and analyze financial statements using international accounting principles.	Mandatory	6
    Mathematics I cerrar Mathematics I Mathematics is rarely thought of in the context of real world problems. This course teaches you how to think of Mathematics not as a subject in itself, but rather as a collection of tools which are necessary for any rigorous and complete analysis of economic problems.	Mandatory	3
    Introduction to Management cerrar Introduction to Management The subject is one of the pillars of the IE philosophy. The emphasis of the course is on general management principles and entrepreneurship; from the idea generation stage to the implementation of a business idea. Student teams write and pitch their very own business plan throughout this course.	Core	6
    European Legal History cerrar European Legal History In this course you will study the legal history of Europe. You will learn about the different legal systems in Europe and their evolution to better understand the contemporary legal systems in Europe.	Core	6
    Constitutional Law cerrar Constitutional Law In this course you will study Spanish Constitutional Law and other constitutional systems, from a comparative perspective. This course pays particular attention to fundamental rights and freedoms and the concept of the Rule of Law.	Core	6
    Total Credit		33

  • 1st Year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Cost Accounting cerrar Cost Accounting The goal of a cost accounting system is to measure the cost of designing, developing, producing (or purchasing), selling, distributing, and servicing particular products or services. This cost allocation is at the heart of most cost accounting systems. The data provided by a cost accounting system is used for various purposes, which include product costing, planning and control and decision making.	Mandatory	6
    Microeconomics cerrar Microeconomics Microeconomics, the study of the economic behavior of small economic groups such as firms and families, is one of the large subfields in economics. This course aims to introduce the overarching concern of microeconomics - the efficient allocation of scarce resources.	Core	6
    Mathematics II cerrar Mathematics II This course is intended to provide the student with the quantitative tools required to analyze economic problems, which are central to other courses of the BBA Program (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics for Business, Business Decision Making and Marketing Research). You will learn how to build abstract models for economic problems and to discuss the possible solutions of these models.	Mandatory	6
    Introduction to Marketing cerrar Introduction to Marketing The objective of this course is to introduce you to the concepts, analyses, and activities that comprise marketing management and to provide practice in assessing and solving marketing problems. Your critical thinking skills will be developed, ultimately providing you with improved decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make better decisions.	Core	6
    Public International Law cerrar Public International Law Through this course, you will learn about the foundation of International Law, from the law of treaties to disputes settlement, international economic law and the evolution of international organizations.	Core	6
    Criminal Law I cerrar Criminal Law I This course brings an insight of the historic evolution of Criminal Law, including the Europeanization of Criminal Law.  You will learn about theory of the criminal act and theory of the legal consequences of a criminal act.	Core	6
    Total Credit		36

  • 2nd Year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Management Control cerrar Management Control In this course you will learn to design, implement and use a planning and control system that assesses the behavior of members of a company and analyses the most effective methods for keeping individuals in line with corporate objectives.	Mandatory	6
    Macroeconomics cerrar Macroeconomics Macroeconomics examines the economy as a whole in order to answer the wider questions about the functionality of economics in our society. In this course you will study national economies and the variables of behavior which lead to systematic outcomes, thereby gaining a better understanding of global economic structures.	Core	6
    Statistics for Business cerrar Statistics for Business Business statistics is the science of good decision making in the face of uncertainty and is central to a variety of business disciplines. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to interpret and use statistical techniques in a variety of business applications.	Core	6
    Finance I cerrar Finance I Finance is a branch of economics that deals with the management and allocation of resources through acquisition and investment. This course will teach you how to assess the markets and evaluate risks in order to effectively manage money.	Mandatory	6
    Introduction to Private Law. Civil Law cerrar Introduction to Private Law. Civil Law This introductory course takes a comparative point of view and prepares you to understand the foundations of private law in different legal systems.	Core	6
    Total Credit		30

  • 2nd Year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Accounting for Decision Making cerrar Accounting for Decision Making This course studies financial statements in order to teach the analytical and decision-making skills you need to make appropriate decisions about investments and loans.	Core	6
    Economic Environment cerrar Economic Environment This course aims to make contact with economic reality and to familiarize students with the main tools used to analyze and understand it. The evolution of the main indicators, variables and the different economic policies and their meaning are examined from a business viewpoint. Students then go on to analyze the different aspects of the economic behavior of each country using the most relevant macroeconomic data from each region  to assess commercial risks.	Core	6
    Business Decision Making (Econometrics) cerrar Business Decision Making (Econometrics) Running a successful business requires efficient and effective decision making. In this course, students are trained to develop a rigorous and clear methodology to cope with decisions in situations of uncertainty. You will learn to use tools and concepts such as decision trees and the measurement of uncertainty by means of probability, as well as investigating attitudes towards risk.	Mandatory	6
    Market Research cerrar Market Research Marketing Research is the process of gathering, recording and analyzing information related to a product or service. This course teaches students how to effectively structure and execute these processes and how to apply the findings to improve productivity and revenue for the business.	Mandatory	3
    Civil Law.Contracts cerrar Civil Law.Contracts This Civil Law course will focus on contracts and obligations, such as donations, lease agreements and warranties. Torts will also be studied in this course and we will offer a comparative perspective of different legal systems.	Core	6
    Conflicts and Business Law cerrar Conflicts and Business Law Through this course we will study the scope and the legal sources of Private International Law. We will also analyze the process to implement private international law rules and its main problems.	Mandatory	3
    Criminal Law II cerrar Criminal Law II In this course we will study Spanish Criminal law as well as comparative Criminal law. We will study concepts like crimes and offences, and we will analyze interpretation an enforcement problems.	Mandatory	6
    Total Credit		36

  • 3rd Year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Consumer Behavior cerrar Consumer Behavior Consumer behavior is the study of the criteria surrounding the individual’s decision to buy products. Psychology, sociology, social anthropology and economics all come into play in the assessment of the buyer’s actions. This course aims to teach students to analyze and interpret the buyer decision making process, both individually and in groups.	Mandatory	3
    Finance II cerrar Finance II Building on the knowledge gained in Finance I, this course undertakes a rigorous study of concepts and evidence relevant to investment management. Topics include asset allocation, diversification, long-short strategies, factor models, long-horizon investing, portfolio optimization, hedge funds, mutual funds, behavioral finance, performance evaluation, trading, and simulation.	Mandatory	6
    Strategic Management cerrar Strategic Management Strategic Management focuses on the best way to implement a strategy via organizational and cultural change. This course will teach students how to lead a company in such a way as to create communicative abilities and an environment conducive to innovation.	Core	6
    Administrative Law cerrar Administrative Law In this course, we will study the State, its structure and organization and its capacity to regulate. We will also deal with the relation between public administrations and individuals and we will analyze how European integration has affected Administrative Law.	Core	6
    European Union Law cerrar European Union Law In this European Union Law course, we will study the foundations and evolution of the EU Law, as well as the EU legal system and the relations with the national legal systems of the member states. We will also study the influence of the internal market in the legal and constitutional development of the EU.	Core	6
    Civil Law. Property cerrar Civil Law. Property In this Civil Law course, we will focus on the study of property rights with a comparative focus. We will analyze legal concepts such as possession, property, mortgage and pledge, and we will study institutions such us the land registry.	Core	6
    Total Credit		33

  • 3rd Year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Contemporary Cultures and Societies cerrar Contemporary Cultures and Societies A survey of the principal thinkers and ideas that have defined the development of Western intellectual history, from the Ancient Greeks to the modern day. The course provides an introduction to the critical vocabulary of Western thought through an exploration of original texts in both their historical and intellectual context.	Core	6
    Exchange/Internship/Electives cerrar Exchange/Internship/Electives	Mandatory	24
    Total Credit		30

  • 4th year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Personal Skills & Management Skills - IE Module cerrar Personal Skills & Management Skills - IE Module In this course we will reflect on the dynamics, abilities and attitudes to lead a group of people. We will discuss important aspects such as managing teams, the one to one relationships with collaborators, as well as the capacity to managing yourself.	Mandatory	6
    Business Law I cerrar Business Law I Business law is the body of law that governs business and commercial transactions. This course encompasses a variety of legal themes which play a central role in companies; themes such as corporate contracts, hiring and firing practices, and the manufacture and sales of consumer goods.	Core	6
    Law Unplugged cerrar Law Unplugged Through Law Unplugged you will acquire the legal and business skills needed to practice as a lawyer. You will experience what practicing law means, by getting closer to real life problems lawyers have to deal with. You will also understand ethics problems connected with the legal profession and you will live in first person the aspect of corporate social responsibility in the legal sector.  Law Unplugged brings you closer to the real experience of the legal practice.	Mandatory	3
    Labour Law I cerrar Labour Law I In this course we will study Spanish Labor Law including references to comparative Law and to the Europeanization of this field.  We will study the employment contract, collective workers regulations, independent self employment, competent jurisdiction for employment issues and social security law.	Mandatory	3
    Litigation I cerrar Litigation I In this course we will study the Spanish court structure and the rules on civil and criminal procedures. We will also study different court systems from a comparative law perspective.	Mandatory	6
    Civil Law. Family, Estate and Trust cerrar Civil Law. Family, Estate and Trust In this Civil Law course, we will concentrate in Family, Estate and Trust. We will study, among other concepts, legal unions, marriage, parental authority, adoption and family mediation. Concerning Estate and Trust, we will study institutions such as will, inheritance and trust.	Mandatory	3
    Administrative Law & Economic Regulation cerrar Administrative Law & Economic Regulation In this Administrative Law course, we will focus on the study of the regulation of the economy by public administrations, in particular in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, audiovisual and transport. We will also study the regulation of land uses and environmental Law.	Mandatory	6
    Total Credit		36

  • 4th year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Business Law II cerrar Business Law II This course is a continuation of Business Law I and deals with practical aspects of the law through mock court hearings in class.	Mandatory	6
    HR Management cerrar HR Management In any company, management of human resources from a strategic viewpoint plays a pivotal role in the success or failure of the business venture. This course covers the key people-management systems such as performance assessment, objective-driven evaluation and remuneration and analysis their effectiveness. Case studies are used to reflect the role of different HR management systems in a variety of businesses, from small-scale start-ups to large multinationals.	Mandatory	3
    Entrepreneurship cerrar Entrepreneurship The objective of this course will be to develop the skills necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. Students will analyze every aspect of the specific problems encountered during the process of implementing a business plan and learn how to apply management tools to fledgling companies. The course will also examine potential sources of business ideas and explore the different sources of financing for new ventures.	Mandatory	6
    Taxation I cerrar Taxation I This course covers basic concepts of public finance, budgetary matters, taxes and tax procedures.	Mandatory	6
    Labor Law II cerrar Labor Law II In this course we will study in depth the concepts of Spanish Labour law and comparative Labour law.  We will analyze concepts such as the independent autonomous work and Labour Administration.	Mandatory	6
    Law Unplugged cerrar Law Unplugged Through Law Unplugged you will acquire the legal and business skills needed to practice as a lawyer. You will experience what practicing law means, by getting closer to real life problems lawyers have to deal with. You will also understand ethics problems connected with the legal profession and you will live in first person the aspect of corporate social responsibility in the legal sector.  Law Unplugged brings you closer to the real experience of the legal practice.	Mandatory	3
    Litigation II cerrar Litigation II In this course we will analyze in depth concepts of Spain's Litigation Law as well as comparative Litigation Law, such as special actions and real action. Moreover, the course will cover the basic rules of international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.	Mandatory	6
    Total Credit		36

  • 5th year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Intro to IT - Management Information Systems cerrar Intro to IT - Management Information Systems This course will introduce you to the key office tools to maximize your efficiency and productivity in the workplace. Covering subjects such as Database fundamentals, Microsoft Office and E-commerce, the course will highlight innovative technologies and techniques, bringing your IT skills to the forefront of the market. Management information systems (MIS) are specific systems that facilitate office productivity and provide managers with the necessary information to manage planning, controlling, and decision-making. With constant advances in technology, using MIS strategically has been shown to help a company become a market innovator. The aim of this course is to investigate the effectiveness of MIS in business and to teach students how to successfully design and implement different information systems.	Mandatory	6
    Production and Operations Management cerrar Production and Operations Management An important part of a company’s strategy is its design and operating system. This course investigates the fundamentals of production and operations management, addressing themes such as integrated chain supply management, total quality management, and the management of technology and innovation.	Mandatory	6
    Deontology - IE Module cerrar Deontology - IE Module After an introduction to the history of ethics, students are exposed to a number of ethical dilemmas, which will help them to know themselves a bit better. The main goal is to reflect, on the one hand, on why we think the way we think (highlighting the value of consistency) and, on the other hand, on the implications of our own way of thinking.	Mandatory	3
    Law Unplugged cerrar Law Unplugged Through Law Unplugged you will acquire the legal and business skills needed to practice as a lawyer. You will experience what practicing law means, by getting closer to real life problems lawyers have to deal with. You will also understand ethics problems connected with the legal profession and you will live in first person the aspect of corporate social responsibility in the legal sector.  Law Unplugged brings you closer to the real experience of the legal practice.	Mandatory	3
    Taxation II cerrar Taxation II In this course we will study the Spanish taxation system (state tax, regional tax and local tax) and the International taxation systems.	Mandatory	6
    Legal Thought cerrar Legal Thought In this legal thought course, we will study different theoretical approaches to law, legal systems and the ideal of Justice. We will also work on legal interpretation and legal reasoning.	Mandatory	6
    Total Credit		24

  • 5th year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    BBA elective courses cerrar BBA elective courses	Core	12
    Final Project (Business) cerrar Final Project (Business)	Mandatory	12
    Final Project (Law) cerrar Final Project (Law)	Mandatory	12
    Total Credit		51