Living in Valencia

Valencia is one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan and modern cities of Spain. It's the third-largest city of the country and its heritage, culture and nightlife is comparable to any of the biggest and most popular European cities, also renowned for its safety, beautiful beaches and high-quality lifestyle and affordability.

Valencia is well-connected and its airport has daily flights to many domestic and international destinations.

Ready for your dream to become reality? With daily flights from Madrid and Barcelona, as well as high speed or semi-high speed train service to/from both cities, Valencia is never more than a few hours away.

How to get to Valencia

If your port of entry in Spain is Madrid or Barcelona, you can get to Valencia by plane, by train (www.renfe.es) or by bus.

Accommodation and student residences

At UCV we have our own student residence Sagrado Corazón (female-only student residence)

We also have agreements with several trusted student residences (colegios mayores) in the city, including:

• Colegio Mayor Albalat (boys)
• Colegio Mayor La Asunción (girls)
• Colegio Mayor Galileo Galilei
• Colegio Mayor Ausias March
• Colegio Mayor Saomar
• AMRO Residence
• Mª Inmaculada Residence
• Livensa Living Marina Real
• Livensa Living Valencia Viveros
• Vanguard Student Housing
• Uniresidences

If you prefer living in a shared flat with other university students, we collaborate with reliable agencies that can help you find suitable accommodation:

• Live 4 Life
• Aluni
• Moontels
• HousingAnywhere
• Uniplaces
• CoTown
• Lodgerin
• Spacest

More information: https://www.ucv.es/vida-universitaria/servicios/residencia-y-alojamiento 

or contact admissions@ucv.es 

Career opportunities

• Directors of Administration and Finance in businesses.
• Financial directors in all types of organizations and businesses.
• Financial markets.
• Banking, Stock Exchange, Markets, Financial Instruments.
• External and Internal Auditor.
• Tax, financial, administrative, or labor consultant; organization and information and management systems consultant.
• In public institutions with access through civil service government-run competitive exams.
• Commercial Director of the Business.
• Department of Marketing and Business Planning.
• Advertising, promotional action, product launching.
• Direction and Control of the Sales Force.
• Launching of Businesses and Products abroad.
• Internationalization of the Business.
• Teacher in vocational education centers.
• Access to Ph.D. studies.

Skills

Specialities

The educational tracks are consistent with different educational routes that are easily recognizable in the profession, particularly with the elective subjects contemplated by this curriculum.

The specialization routes or specialties are as follows:
a) Marketing and commercialization.
b) International business management.
c) Finance and management control.
d) Organization and Management of Businesses.

Both the Bachelor’s Thesis and at least one of the subjects Practicum (I or II) will be related to the skills and the route chosen by the student, thereby strengthening the skills and contents worked on in the subjects that constitute the track.

Nevertheless, students may choose to get one or no track in the event that they choose alternative combinations of electives that allow them to take the entire set of 24 ECTS.

Bachelor's Thesis

The Bachelor's Thesis is carried out in the final year of the degree, and it is an indispensable requirement in order to earn the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. By carrying out the thesis, the student puts into practice the knowledge acquired in the coursework phase of the degree. The reflection in a practical manner of the skills and abilities that have been developed in the previous years is one of its main goals. In a general manner, the thesis must empower the student for the search, management, organization and interpretation of relevant data in the areas of economics and business. It must also allow them to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, technological or ethical issues which facilitate the development of critical thinking as well as logical and creative judgment.

In carrying out the thesis, the student takes the final step in his or her insertion into the job market or into higher studies. To that end, the student will count on the assistance of a professor-adviser who will guide him or her throughout the course. With an original paper the student has to prove that he or she is able to tackle a complex topic in a rigorous, synthetic manner. The student will have the opportunity to submit and defend his or her thesis in front of a committee of professors.

In the thesis the student puts into practice the knowledge acquired in the different subjects he or she has taken in the degree. The student will carry out research related to any of the topics studied in the degree which will be in line with the research and study lines of the School of Economics and Business. The different areas and/or specific projects will be announced on the Virtual Campus UCVnet so that students can choose on which area or areas they will write their thesis along with the directors available in each area. The students will be able to propose alternative topics as long as they are approved by the professor in charge of coordinating the subject.

Examples of Bachelor's Thesis (among others):

Research papers such as the behavior of consumers in relation to a specific product or general market studies of a product or of countries, markets and financing instruments or others that can be proposed and accepted by the academic commission in charge of the Bachelor's Thesis.

Students may develop projects focusing on the Creation of a Business (business plan) or business expansion such as international expansion, vertical integration, mergers or acquisition and integration of organizations.

The proposals of Bachelor's Thesis can be related to the elaboration of projects related to the organizations where the student carries out the practicum with prior authorization from the business and being supervised by an adviser from the business and an adviser chosen from the teaching staff that teaches the degree.

The relationship between the director and the student is based on mutual trust, understanding and empathy. Following the director’s guidance, the student is responsible for adequately reflecting the knowledge, methods and tools acquired during the degree and will be assessed on them. In order to facilitate the flow of work, the following basic functions are included.

The student’s responsibilities are to:

• Adequately elaborate on the topic that is being studied
• Define the work roles (in the case of teams)
• Apply the most appropriate methodology as a function of the topic being studied
• Search for and review the relevant sources of information for the thesis including the subjects assimilated throughout the degree
• According to the type of study, to carry out the field work, surveys, market research, financial analysis as well as economic and empirical research.
• Attend and participate in the work sessions with the adviser
• Make any changes the adviser deems appropriate
• Write and review the written report
• Submit and defend the thesis orally

The adviser’s functions are to:

• Define the topic of study and the goals of the thesis
• Provide guidance on the methodology
• Point students to the main sources of information
• Facilitate conflict resolution
• Keep a record of attendance and participation in the work sessions
• Follow up on the fulfillment of the programmed goals
• Validate that the thesis meets the minimum requirements to be defended.
• Write a report on the students' work which may be assessed by the committee according to the assessment criteria for the thesis
• Attend the oral defense of the thesis.
• Participate as a committee member in the defense of other theses.

The coordinator of the subject will be responsible for:

• Providing information regarding deadlines and requirements
• Coordinating workshops with the orientation service in the event that they are necessary
• Organization of the committees and defense sessions
• Guide students on possible topics for the thesis

The elaboration of the thesis is subject, in any case, to the general UCV regulations thereof.

As a result of the work undertaken, the student will craft a written document by way of a report of the work done in the thesis. It will be published on the Virtual Campus with the director’s approval.

The adviser will write a report assessing the students' work that may be assessed by the committee according to the assessment system for the thesis. In this report, the director will confirm that the thesis has been done under his or her supervision along with the assessment of active participation in the three work sessions.

Once completed, the thesis will have to be submitted and defended in a public presentation before a committee of professors. The thesis commission will assign the committee members by selecting teaching staff with teaching in the degree. When the circumstances so require, the committee may be constituted by professionals with experience in the field of study of the thesis.

Students will have 10 minutes to carry out a presentation with the aid of the materials they deem appropriate. They will have to present the goals, methodology, results, content and conclusions of their thesis. They will later answer questions that may be posed by the Committee members. After the presentation, the committee will have 5 minutes to ask questions or to request clarifications and make comments and suggestions.

Students will have five additional minutes to make appropriate clarifications to the committee. The committee will take into consideration both the written document and the presentation made by the student according to the assessment criteria in the teaching guide for the Bachelor’s Thesis.

Submission of Bachelor’s Thesis

University life at UCV

Life beyond the classroom

There are many experiences and lessons waiting for you that will be key to your personal and professional growth. Make the most of your time at university and explore all the activities that will enrich and complement your academic journey: Volunteering, Theatre Club, Young Musical Group, Cultural Activities, Debate Club, and the Physical Activity and Sports Service.

Volunteering. Get closer to the Most Disadvantaged Communities and get involved in initiatives that support those in greatest need. Our focus on human development and social sensitivity is essential for your comprehensive growth as an individual.

Join the UCV Debate Club and participate in competitions where values like commitment and passion for dialogue are nurtured.

Develop Your Musical Creativity. Express your musical talents through different styles and instruments in our UCV Musical Group.

Explore UCV’s Sports Activities. Take part in various sports competitions, trips, events, and more.

Our Theatre Club. Engage in workshops and courses led by theatre experts to explore the world of dramatic art.

Entrepreneurship. At UCV entrepreneurship plays a key role. Our one-on-one mentoring programme that puts students and alumni in touch with mentors that share their experiences and guide them in their entrepreneurial path.

Join our Buddy Family Programme to meet other international students and get immersed in Valencia and in UCV life. More information here: https://www.ucv.es/eng/university-life

Double International Degree Business Administration and Management with Hochschule Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences - HSRW (Germany)

A Double International Degree is a specific study programme established between two universities from different countries, allowing students to earn two official degrees upon completion of the programme.

Double International Degrees are recognized for providing students with a competitive advantage in the labour market and increasing their mobility across countries. Additionally, students can benefit from the economic advantage of obtaining two degrees for the price of one.

UCV is committed to enhancing its international profile and has invested in promoting International Double Degrees. This initiative aims to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by internationalization, enhancing our students' education and improving their career prospects, while also attracting international talent.

Business Administration and Management UCV / HSRW (Germany)

As a student in the Business Administration and Management programme at UCV, you can opt to pursue an International Double Degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Management at HSRW from Germany, thanks to the agreement signed between both universities in August 2023.

Students enrolled in this programme will spend the first three years in Valencia and complete the final year at HSRW, following a structured curriculum designed to integrate both academic frameworks.

Additionally, the Final Degree Project (TFG) will be supervised by a tutor from each university, with the option for a simultaneous defense via video conference.

HSRW University in Germany

Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW)attracts students with its personal atmosphere, modern teaching methods, outstanding facilities, and unique degree programmes across its two campuses in Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort.

As a university of applied sciences, the bachelor degree programmes focus on practical applications and real-world relevance.

Students learn key principles of economics and business law, while also having numerous opportunities to develop vital interpersonal skills for the business world, such as presentation and communication techniques, project management skills, social and intercultural abilities, and conflict management strategies.

HSRW aims to prepare graduates to meet the challenges of the real world, both in national and international labour markets, ensuring they stand out in their careers.

Students who choose to pursue this programme will follow this curriculum:

• The first three academic years will be completed at UCV, following the course structure of the program.
• The fourth year will take place at HSRW, where students must complete a total of 60 ECTS credits to achieve the double degree, following this recognised itinerary:

Final Degree Project, Bachelor’s Thesis and Colloquium supervised by a tutor at each university.

For more information, contact the Business Administration and Management International Coordinator: business.outgoing@ucv.es

Language Institute

Enhance your Spanish at our Language Institute

Spanish is the world's second mother tongue in terms of number of speakers, after Mandarin Chinese. Mastering it is a strategic advantage in today’s global business environment by enhancing your adaptability and employability.

The UCV Language Institute offers Spanish courses to international students, helping them integrate to the local culture, unlock new career opportunities, and make the most of their experience in Spain.

Our courses are tailored to meet your needs, allowing you to balance language learning with your studies while developing essential communication skills for the corporate world.

Why choose UCV Language Institute?

• Discounts for UCV enrolled students.
• Prepare for official language certifications under advantageous conditions for UCV students.
• Choose between in-person or online classes.
• Over 75 hours of instruction taught by native-speaking teachers.
• Small group settings with active learning methodologies, including exam simulations, access to interactive exercises, and tailored resources.

We offer Spanish, English and Valencian courses for all levels from A2 to C2.

Accredited by Instituto Cervantes: This international accreditation recognises the high standards of quality of the UCV Institute of Language, after successfully evaluating its academic activity and teaching staff, facilities and equipment, administrative organisation, and information and advertising.

For more information visit: https://institutodelenguas.es/

Facilities

Trinitarios Campus is home to the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences. Both the Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Management and the Master’s MBA classes are imparted here.

You will also get to know students from other degrees: Law, Business and Digital Arts.

Our international, sustainable and urban campus is located in the heart of the city centre of Valencia: 

Installations count with an auditorium, cafeteria, library, spacious classrooms, indoor patio and many restaurants and cafes nearby.