UNIVERSITY OF BALEARIC ISLANDS (UIB)

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1 UNIVERSITY OF BALEARIC ISLANDS (UIB) A fantastic place to study and to stay

2 UNIVERSITY OF BALEARIC ISLANDS (UIB) 1. The Islands 2. The University of Balearic Islands 3. The Faculty of Tourism 4. Our degrees

3 UNIVERSITY OF BALEARIC ISLANDS (UIB) 1. The Islands 2. The University of Balearic Islands 3. The Faculty of Tourism 4. Our degrees

4 BALEARIC ISLANDS The Balearic archipelago is located in the western Mediterranean. Five islands: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera. Palma, the capital of the Balearic Islands The UNIVERSITY CAMPUS lies in privileged natural surroundings, 7.5 km outside Palma but only a few minutes from the city centre The University also has two UNIVERSITY CENTRES in Menorca and Ibiza

5 BALEARIC ISLANDS Four islands: Majorca: Palma is the capital Population: 800,000 (mainly in Palma) Ibiza and Formentera Population: 120,000 Minorca Population: 100,000 14,000,000 of tourists each year 35% of the population are foreign Direct flights with most Europeans cities

6 Some photos of Majorca The city centre of Palma de Mallorca

7 Some photos of Majorca The Cathedral (Palma)

8 Some photos of Majorca The cultural sites: Miró Foundation, etc.

9 Some photos of Majorca The North Coast

10 Some photos of Majorca Our beaches

11 Some photos of Majorca The coast villages

12 Some photos of Majorca Our culture

13 UNIVERSITY OF BALEARIC ISLANDS (UIB) 1. The Islands 2. The University of Balearic Islands 3. The Faculty of Tourism 4. Our degrees

14 UIB: a Mediterranean and European University Offering a wide range of courses Committed to culture Respectful towards the environment Renowned for research excellence Open to the world

15 University of Balearic Islands Some photos

16 UNIVERSITY OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS: FIGURES Registered students Degree... 14,300 Masters and Doctorate (Official) 1,900 Other Postgraduate Programmes.... 1,639 Continuous training activities and courses. 3,468 Summer Courses... 1,233 Senior University.. 2,675 Teaching Staff... >1,220 Administration Staff.. >685 BUDGET ,300,000

17 UNIVERSITY DEGREES The UIB has a wide selection of degree courses available in the following areas: ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE HEALTH SCIENCES SOCIAL & LEGAL SCIENCES SCIENCES ARTS AND HUMANITIES

18 Our new Degrees Organized in 4 years (8 semesters) Bologna adapted degrees: 240 ECTS (60 per year) There will be some others in the near future Art and humanities Social Sciences and Law Health Science Enghlis Studies Business Administration Physiotherapy Philosophy Adivisuals Comunication Nursing History Law Psicology Art Economics Catalan Studies Pre-school education Engeneering Spanish Studies Primary Education Bulding Edification Social Education Maths Science Geography Computer Engineering Biology Pedagogics Telematics Engineering Biochemistry Journalism Industrial Electronics Physics Social Work Chemistry Tourism

19 MOBILITY PROGRAMMES: FIGURES INCOMING STUDENTS 276 OUTGOING STUDENTS 335 INCOMING ERASMUS STUDENTS 146 OUTGOING ERASMUS STUDENTS 146 INCOMING TEACHING & STAFF 10 OUTGOING TEACHING & STAFF 45 INCOMING Faculty of Tourism 43 OUTGOING Faculty of Tourism 33

20 LANGUAGE COURSES OFFERED Spanish courses: Initial level Medium level Upper level English Courses: Initial level Medium level Upper level Other Courses: Catalan, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, etc.

21 UNIVERSITY OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS: Transport and Academic Calendar Transport: Located in Valldemosa Road, 7.5 km from the city centre How to get in? Bus 20 minutes Underground 13 minutes Bicycle (bike lane from down town to the University) 30 minutes Academic calendar: First semester: From the last week of September to the last of January Christmas holidays from 23th December until 7th January Exams from last week January until mid February (2-3 weeks) Second semester: From mid February until the first week of June Easter holidays: from Maundy Thursday up to 10 days Exams in June (3 weeks)

22 LIVING COST IN PALMA CITY Live in Palma (monthly costs): Shared flat: 250 euros Food: 100/150 euros Transport: 30 euros School materials: 20 euros Extras: 100 euros Total cost: 500/550 euros

23 UNIVERSITY OF BALEARIC ISLANDS (UIB) 1. The Islands 2. The University of Balearic Islands 3. The Faculty of Tourism 4. Our degrees

24 The Faculty of Tourism

25 The Faculty Tourism The mission Ideally located in one of the best laboratories of tourism in the world Is to ensure, promote and support excellence in teaching and research in the field of Tourism The vision Is to maintain a position of international significance, training professionals to lead the tourism sector based upon three key principles: 1. promoting and encouraging excellence within our faculty and students 2. constant interaction with the business sector 3. and the internationalization of our course provision Our Values: equality, transparency and sustainability

26 We try to Enabling professionals to meet the demands of sustainability, diversity and quality in tourism markets Preparing professionals to take decisions in tourism businesses, activities and institutions Training professionals in the application of methods, instruments and practices to develop and manage tourism activities Promoting the incorporation of technological and innovative solutions in the tourism industry Providing managerial skills for the management of organisations, products and destinations in the tourism industry

27 Leadership in tourism research

28 Professional skills The Tourism Degree provides our students with managerial skills to run business / departments in the tourist sector: Hotels Travel Agencies Tour Operators Tourist Transportation: Airlines, Shipping Companies, Bus Companies Leisure Companies Restaurants and Catering Companies Tours Companies Event Companies Public Administration. Tourism Promotion Departments

29 Professional skills Hotels: Hotel management Management and coordinator of departments Travel agencies / Tour Operators: Marketing and selling strategies Design and commercialization of tourist products Leisure, tours and event companies Organisation and coordination of leisure activities Transport companies Booking, marketing, organisation Public administrations and tourist organisations: Promotion and management of tourist destinations Research in tourism (statistics, documents, etc)

30 Lectures... Theoretical Practical

31 Our Buldings: Arxiduc Lluís Salvador and Jovellanos

32 Facilities 2 auditorium, 2 libraries, 8 PCs classrooms (with185 PCs), bar and restaurant, Wi-Fi everywhere

33 Sport facilities: Campus Esport Other facilities 8 paddle courts, 1 tennis court, 1 football pitch, 3 indoor basket/volley/badminton courts, heated swimming pool, gym, etc.

34 Internship in prestigious companies and institutions i.e.:

35 UNIVERSITY OF BALEARIC ISLANDS (UIB) 1. The Islands 2. The University of Balearic Islands 3. The Faculty of Tourism 4. Our degrees

36 What we offer? Offered by the Faculty of Tourism Tourism Bachelor Degree Master in Tourism Management and Planning Degrees from the Faculty of Economics: Business Administration Degree Economics Degree Master from Economics Department: Master and ph. doctorate in Tourism and Environmental Economics (fully in English)

37 Tourism Bachelor Degree 4 years, 8 semesters, 240 ECTS Each subject 6 ECTS = 45 class hours Two possibilities: Morning & Afternoon 60 ECTS per year (30 ECTS per semester): 5 subjects of 6 ECTS Languages: Spanish* and English * There are Spanish courses for exchange students at no cost every semester for every level

38 Tourism Bachelor Degree Multidisciplinary studies: Subjects from business: Marketing, Human Resources, Quality Management, Subjects from economics: Economic impacts of tourism, Environmental economics, Macroeconomics of Tourism, Subjects from geography: Geography of tourism, Sustainable Tourism Language courses: English, German, French, Russian, 4 months Internship and Final Bachelor Project

39 Tourism Bachelor Degree 1st Semester 2nd Semester First Year Basic Spanish Law Notions Introduction to Tourism Introduction to Economics Introduction to Markets and Financial Operations Tourism Geography Territorial Resources English I Cultural Heritage Management Public Law on Tourism Introduction to Business Second Year Organizational Design and Human Capital English II Tourism Marketing I Financial Accounting I Operations and Processes in Tourism Companies Quantitative Analysis of Tourism Activity Financial Accounting II Microeconomic Analysis of Tourism Tourism Industry Contracts Finance Third Year French I / German I English II Tourism Intermediation Tax System Tourism Marketing II Macroeconomic Analysis of Tourism Environmental Economics in Tourism Areas Strategic Management French II / German II Quality Management and Customer Service Forth Year French III / German III Internship I Electives (5) English IV Financial Management of Tourism Companies Sustainable Tourism Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Tourism Promotion Management Economic context and international conditioning Bachelor Final Project Intership II Tourism Destinations Marketing Natural and Cultural Routes Air Transport Economy Management Skills

40 Subjects in English 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester 1st Year Introduction to Tourism (20500) Introduction to Business (20607) Tourism Public Law (20504) 2nd Year Tourism Marketing I (20509) Human Capital and Organizational Design (20505) Tourism Industry Contracts (20514) 3rd Year Tourism Marketing II (20519) Macroeconomic Analysis of Tourism (20520) Environmental economics in Tourist areas (20521) 4rd Year Promotional Tourism Management (21247) Management Skills (21241) Air Transport Economics (20542)

41 Master in Tourism Management and Planning 1 year, 2 semesters, 60 ECTS, (30 ECTS per semester) Afternoon classes Languages: English

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