The Faculty of Business Administration and Management of the University of Santiago is aware of the importance of quality in the university context to ensure training programs that meet the demands for excellence in this field.
Taking as a reference the USC Quality Policy (framed within the implementation of its Strategic Plan), the Faculty has developed its own policy, setting as its main goal the development of training programs supported by top-quality education, integrated into a study offer adapted to the needs of the business sector and society in general.
Mission
The Faculty of Business Administration and Management of the University of Santiago de Compostela has as its mission the transmission and dissemination of knowledge in a socially responsible way, with the aim of training future professionals with solid theoretical and practical knowledge, capable of managing all types of organizations (public, private, industrial, or service-oriented), meeting the needs of the labor market in this field, and committing to sustainable socioeconomic development through quality teaching programs.
Likewise, it is a faculty committed to research that improves the understanding of economic reality and fosters social progress.
Vision
Maintain a strong commitment to top-quality training, offering a range of study programs adapted to the needs of the business sector and society in general.
Establish collaboration links with the business world in order to improve the academic training of students and facilitate their incorporation into the labor market.
Promote research aimed at the dissemination of knowledge to enhance the economic and social development of our environment.
Values
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Promotion of a respectful working environment for the Faculty staff.
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Responsible work development.
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Respect for the rights of all individuals, particularly our students and teaching and service staff.
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Continuous pursuit of excellence in all the Faculty’s activities.
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Commitment to transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in resource management.
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Commitment to management based on dialogue, participation, trust, and shared responsibility.
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Commitment to sustainable development and environmental respect.
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Commitment to the transfer of knowledge to society as a contribution to the social and economic development of Galicia.
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Promotion of teamwork and project-based collaboration.
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Continuous contact with the closest business sector.
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Commitment to service to society.
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Promotion of gender equality within the Faculty and the elimination of all discriminatory behavior.
Objectives
The objectives established within the Faculty’s Strategic Plan are as follows:
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Encourage the participation of stakeholders in decision-making structures to take advantage of the knowledge and experience of different university groups and to provide advice in the Faculty’s decision-making processes.
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Strengthen the relationship with departments teaching at the Faculty to improve coordination mechanisms and increase management efficiency.
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Develop undergraduate and postgraduate programs adjusted to reality and to the needs of the environment, adapting them to the business and social world to become more competitive.
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Coordinate the subjects taught in the Faculty’s degree programs to ensure quality education adapted to students’ needs.
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Increase the Faculty’s commitment to the transfer of knowledge to its surroundings, as the relationship with the business sector is key to leveraging synergies.
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Define a training plan in business and digital competence focused on bringing digital technology to companies, thereby helping to prepare professionals capable of meeting labor market needs and contributing to business growth and innovation.
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Increase the participation of teaching and research staff (PDI) in Faculty activities, as they are also responsible for collaborating or participating in events organized by the Faculty, such as meetings, committees, conferences, workshops, seminars, or summer campuses.
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Improve teaching and research excellence among the PDI through engagement in a continuous learning and innovation process.
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Ensure equal opportunities between men and women, striving to make the Faculty a space of equality.
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Create an internal and external communication plan for the Faculty to enhance its visibility and reputation, promote its mission and values, and strengthen its commitment to the academic community and the surrounding environment. Effective communication can help attract and retain students, foster collaboration and innovation, and ensure that all members of the university community are informed and engaged with the Faculty’s objectives and initiatives.
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Increase the visibility of the Faculty’s activities through different communication channels to attract more prospective students, foster a stronger sense of community among current students, and strengthen relationships with alumni and other stakeholders.
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Reduce energy consumption by improving the efficiency of facilities.
Quality Commitment
The Faculty of Business Administration and Management is aware of the importance of quality in the university context to ensure training programs that meet the demands for excellence in this field.
Taking as a reference the USC Quality Policy (framed within the implementation of its Strategic Plan), the Faculty develops its policy by setting as its main goal the development of training programs supported by quality management as a key and strategic element to establish a highly effective commitment with its stakeholders.
The Faculty aims to be recognized in the university and social context for developing training programs that ensure the best and most appropriate preparation for its students, meet the demands of the labor, technological, and research markets, guarantee suitable professional development conditions for its teaching, research, and service staff, and account for the use and optimization of its resources.
The Faculty directs its efforts toward fully satisfying the needs and expectations of all its stakeholders and, to this end, commits to using all technical, economic, and human resources available, always in strict compliance with applicable legal requirements at the regional, national, and European levels.
For all these reasons, the Faculty makes a firm commitment to ensuring quality and establishes its policy under the following principles:
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Responsibility: to offer excellence-oriented education, guaranteeing an academic offer consistent with the needs and expectations of our users and society in general.
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Integration, participation, and equality: the Faculty establishes as one of the key principles of its policy that all stakeholder needs are addressed and that everyone participates in the Faculty’s development through the established channels, ensuring accessibility, participation, and equality.
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Student orientation: the Faculty ensures that its training program is student-centered, considering students as the main recipients of its activities.
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Excellence: the Faculty’s work is carried out with the goal of achieving the excellence established by the main models of university quality and the most recognized Schools and Faculties.
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Transparency: the Faculty bases the management of its training programs on the transparency of its results and their dissemination to stakeholders.