Bachelor in in Telecommunications Technologies and Business Management

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Program Overview

This Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Business Management at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) blends cutting-edge telecom engineering with essential business skills, preparing you to lead in a fast-evolving digital world. It's ideal for students passionate about technology who want to go beyond technical roles into management, entrepreneurship, and innovation—think designing smart city networks while understanding the business side of launching them.

Curriculum Structure
First Year
You'll kick off with a strong foundation in core sciences and business basics, diving into Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electronics, and Business modules that make up 60 ECTS credits spread across your first three semesters. This builds your analytical mindset right from the start, helping you grasp how tech intersects with real-world economics and problem-solving. By the end, you'll be comfortable tackling complex systems with both technical precision and a strategic eye.

Second Year
Here, compulsory training ramps up with around 96 ECTS in core telecom concepts, introducing you to signal processing, networks, and systems design through subjects like Signals and Systems and Electronic Devices. You'll start connecting theory to practice, learning how to analyze and simulate circuits while building skills in probability and stochastic processes. It's the year where telecom starts feeling excitingly applicable to everyday innovations.

Third and Fourth Years
Advanced mention electives (48 ECTS) and common electives (18 ECTS) let you specialize, with courses like Service and Application Design, Telecommunications Regulation and Policy, and Introduction to Technology Asset Management blending tech with business strategy. You'll cap it off with an 18 ECTS Final Degree Project, applying everything to real projects in areas like smart cities or ICT entrepreneurship. This phase turns you into a versatile pro ready for industry challenges.

Focus Areas
Smart cities (IoT, cybersecurity, big data), 5G/6G networks, fibre optics, unmanned systems, network security, digital transformation, and ICT business models.

Learning Outcomes
Design, implement, and manage telecom infrastructures; lead ICT projects with business acumen; innovate in R&D for industries like health, energy, and mobility; evaluate feasibility of tech products while navigating regulations and market trends.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Accredited by UPC's ETSETB (Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering) and interuniversity with UB, aligning with EU standards for ICT engineering degrees. Graduates qualify for regulated telecom roles across Europe.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
UPC ranks among Europe's top technical universities, with ETSETB telecom grads boasting 95%+ employment rates within 6 months in high-demand fields like project management, cybersecurity, and digital consulting—far above national averages per official UPC stats.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), our Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Business Management (offered interuniversity with UB at ETSETB) puts hands-on learning front and center, so you'll build real-world skills right from the start through labs, projects, and industry tools. You'll dive into practical training in electronics, computer science, and business from year one, using specialized software and facilities at the Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB) to design telecom systems, simulate circuits, and tackle business challenges in telecom. This isn't just theory—it's about getting you ready to lead in ICT with tools pros use every day.

Here's what sets our experiential learning apart, drawn straight from the program:
- Circuit simulation labs with PSpice software: Hands-on courses like Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice (2 ECTS) let you model and test electronic systems essential for telecom design.
- Matlab for engineering applications: Dedicated training in Matlab and its Applications in Engineering (6 ECTS) for signal processing, data analysis, and telecom modeling.
- Linux system administration projects: Practical 2 ECTS course on Linux admin, building skills for managing telecom networks and servers.
- Cooperation projects with WiFi technologies: Collaborative 2 ECTS project where you work in teams on real WiFi implementations, fostering group problem-solving.
- System integration and microelectronic design labs: 12 ECTS and 6 ECTS courses involve building and integrating hardware systems, using ETSETB's electronics labs for telecom prototypes.
- Specialized ETSETB facilities: Access to electronics, photonics, and telecom labs for courses like Applied Electromagnetism, Sensors/Actuators, and Space Telecommunications, plus research-designated spaces for hands-on experimentation.

These experiences, backed by 60 ECTS in basic practical training (math, physics, electronics, computing, business), position you perfectly for internships, project management roles, and jobs in telecom design or consulting—many grads jump straight into leadership at top ICT firms. Imagine applying right now to gain this edge; spots fill fast, and our advisors are here to guide your application.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), the Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Business Management (offered interuniversity with UB at ETSETB) puts a strong emphasis on hands-on learning right from the start, blending technical skills in telecom systems with business know-how through practical modules and real-world projects. You'll dive into 60 ECTS of basic training in the first three semesters, covering Mathematics (24 ECTS), Computer Science (12 ECTS), Physics (11 ECTS), Electronics (7 ECTS), and Business (6 ECTS), all designed to build skills you can apply immediately in labs and simulations. This sets you up for advanced work in telecommunications design, ICT project management, and business applications, using tools and facilities at ETSETB that mirror industry standards.

Here are some standout ways you'll gain experiential learning tailored to this program: specific software, projects, and facilities from UPC's ETSETB school:

- Specialized software and simulation tools: Hands-on with PSpice for circuit simulation and analysis, Matlab for engineering applications like signal processing, and Linux for system administration—integrated into courses from early semesters onward.
- Group projects and collaborations: Tackle Cooperation Project with Wifi Technologies and System Integration (12 ECTS), where teams design and implement real telecom systems, plus electives like Reinforcement Learning and Deep Learning for collaborative AI-driven telecom solutions.
- Laboratories for research and practice: Access ETSETB's dedicated electronics, photonics, and telecom labs for courses like Electronic Devices, Sensors, Actuators and Microcontrollers, and Ultrasound Electronics Laboratory, supporting hands-on work in smart electronics and space telecommunications.
- Internships and professional extension: 18 ECTS block includes internships, university extension activities, and the Final Degree Project (18 ECTS), linking you to industry for telecom project management and ICT consulting roles.

Imagine stepping into a career leading telecom projects or launching your own ICT venture—ETSETB grads do just that, with skills honed in these exact facilities.