Description
A graduate in Global Business is a professional with a global vision, able to identify and develop international business opportunities in a wide range of sectors, promoting the trade of goods and services in a multicultural context. This is achieved through comprehensive economic, financial, legal, and international logistics analysis, allowing the design of business strategies that strengthen companies’ competitiveness in a global environment with an ethical and sustainable perspective.
The UDEM Business School is one of the top universities to study Global Business in Mexico.
First academic program related to international business accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in Mexico.
Our academic program is accredited at a national level by the Consejo de Acreditación en la Enseñanza de la Contaduría y Administración (Accrediting Council for the Teaching of Accounting and Administration).
Of students hold jobs by the time they graduate.
You have the option to receive a double degree with ESC Rennes School of Business and ESSCA École de Management, France.
Participation in internationalization projects from home.
Students participate as speakers in national and international conferences.
Final evaluation projects (PEF) are published in national and international journals.
Our faculty members have experience in the business industry, consultancy, academia, and research.
Objective
In the Global Business program, you will be trained as an ethical professional with a strategic vision to define international markets through the design and management of innovative, sustainable business solutions. You will learn to use technology and business intelligence to interpret data and integrate production and service supply chains, generating added value and enhancing organizational competitiveness on a global scale, all with a humanistic and socially responsible perspective.
Student Learning Outcomes for Global Business
- Design innovative and competitive strategies for marketing goods and services by identifying business opportunities and managing administrative, market analysis, legal, logistics, and international contracting processes to optimize resources and meet business objectives.
- Propose innovative and sustainable business plans based on the analysis of economic, financial, legal, political, cultural, and social information to boost a company’s competitiveness in the global market.
- Analyze relevant information to define models, techniques, protocols, and strategies for international negotiations, acting with leadership, ethics, and respect for diverse beliefs, values, cultures, and social practices.
- Interpret statistical and non-statistical indicators and data from databases and technological platforms to make informed decisions.
Implement sustainable and strategic logistics models to respond to global trends with efficient international trade operations based on trade agreements, development programs, and customs operation regulations. - Evaluate and estimate financial costs and risks for investment and acquisition projects, as well as entrepreneurship initiatives, at both national and international levels.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Global Business has official recognition (RVOE 20210423) granted by the Mexican Ministry of Education on March 11, 2021.
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Admission profile
As a prospective student of the Global Business program, you should have:
- The ability to perform basic numerical analysis processes in international business
- Skills in using technology to process and interpret information
- Logical reasoning skills and the ability to express concepts through linguistic, mathematical, or graphical representations
- A willingness to work collaboratively
- Strong communication skills and receptiveness to dialogue
- An interest in interacting and adapting to different people and cultures
- Respect and sensitivity toward interculturality and diversity
- Proficiency in English
Graduation Profile
By completing the Global Business degree, you will have acquired knowledge in:
- Strategic planning for managing companies engaged in foreign trade and international business
- International market and business research
- Negotiation and marketing strategies considering multicultural factors and global market needs
- Customs operations and strategic supply chain management
- Use and analysis of information technologies, databases, and technological platforms to support decision-making
- Sustainable development models for efficient international logistics processes.
- Socially responsible entrepreneurship
- Economic, legal, and financial analysis in the global market for decision-making
You will have developed the ability to:
- Analyze and process information for decision-making
- Communicate effectively in both written and spoken form in your native language and at least one additional language
- Contribute to solving challenges as a global citizen
- Generate ideas, products, and services that solve impactful problems or create trends, gaining expert recognition
- Manage changes in processes, products, services, and programs, achieving organizational goals while coordinating results-oriented teams
You will be able to:
- Demonstrate intercultural sensitivity to solve complex problems for a fairer, more humane society
- Exhibit perseverance, tenacity, and a sense of urgency when facing obstacles in implementing solutions
- Empower and inspire others to create meaningful change collaboratively
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Global Business program, you will be prepared for roles in:
- Expansion strategies for multinational companies.
- New market development.
- Market research/business intelligence.
- International negotiations and contracts.
- Development of new products and services.
- Customs agency consulting.
- Value chain processes.
- Marketing of goods and services.
- Domestic and international purchasing.
- Supplier development (domestic and international).
- International logistics and supply chains.
- Global distribution (import-export).
- Foreign trade promotion programs (IMMEX).
- Public sector positions (economy, investment, promotion).
- Process improvement in distribution centers.
- Negotiations with air, land, and maritime transport companies.
- Virtual customs operations.
- Foreign trade audits.
- Executive roles in international business organizations.
- Entrepreneurship in commercial businesses.
- International consulting.
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Also known as International Business, this degree focuses on economics, finance, and business development, preparing students to engage in international trade of goods and services. The program develops professionals capable of designing business strategies that strengthen companies’ global competitiveness with an ethical perspective.
In addition,UDEM students benefit from international exchange programs and internships in global companies, gaining practical experience to become leaders in an interconnected business world.
Studying Global Business at UDEM equips graduates to identify and develop international business opportunities and enhance companies’ growth and competitiveness.
UDEM offers cutting-edge facilities, a prestigious curriculum, expert faculty, and numerous internationalization opportunities. Students also gain access to a professional network and international internships, building essential intercultural business management skills.
The Global Business degree at UDEM takes 4.5 years (9 semesters) and consists of 58 courses. The degree study plan is designed with expert input to train professionals capable of developing innovative and sustainable commercial solutions.
The degree plan includes required courses, electives/concentrations, internships, and a Final Evaluation Project (PEF). Examples: Introduction to Global Business, Financial Analysis, Corporate Law, Customs Operations, and Logistics and Supply Chain.
Students explore business, administration, economics, and global affairs. UDEM offers internships, international exchange programs, and access to facilities like the Financial and Stock Market Studies Center, along with opportunities to present at conferences.
Students also receive mentorship from industry professionals, complementing their academic training with real-world expertise.
They manage international commercial transactions involving multiple countries in areas like sales, investments, logistics, and transport. They contribute to global expansion efforts, economic development, and efficient supply chain management.
Graduates work in global and domestic companies across industries, including organizations like the Inter/American Development Bank , Consumers International, and telecommunications industries. UDEM alumni have worked on international projects and in leading companies such as BAT, Ab-InBev, and IDASE.
Ideal candidates enjoy economics, politics, law, accounting, administration, and finance, and are skilled in analysis, logic, and critical thinking. Students at UDEM gain both theory and hands-on experience through internships and research projects, preparing them for global business challenges.
UDEM supports students with a variety of scholarships and financial aid programs. Visit the admissions and scholarships page to learn more.
Yes! UDEM offers a wide variety of exchange opportunities, helping students gain international experience, intercultural skills, and global networks, giving them a competitive edge in today’s workforce.
🌍 Interested in studying abroad? Visit our internationalization page or study abroad to learn more: UDEM Internationalization. 🌍
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