Our Bachelor in International Studies is an innovative program that provides students with a balanced combination of subjects dealing with geopolitics and international negotiation encompassing various geographical areas. This program is unique in the northern Mexico and provides excellent learning resources, among which include participation in Harvard, the OAS, the Inter-European Model, and the Triumvirate.

Objective

To shape professionals able to analyze, diagnose, design, and produce strategies for the solution of international problems in response to social needs, taking into account the political, economic, and social spheres.

Enrollment Profile

The students who enroll in this program are interested in, and informed about, global current affairs and political and economic news in general. They want to improve the situation of Mexicans and of all the citizens of the world. Our students are natural leaders and enjoy reading and interacting with people.

Graduation Profile

Upon completion of their undergraduate degree, the students will have the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes:

Knowledge of:

• The principles and regulations of international relationships. 
• The history and purpose of national and international governmental institutions. 
• The diversity of groups in the global society. 
• International politics. 
• International trade. 
• The basic processes of the international economy. 
• The history of the world. 
• The current international problems.

Skills for: 

• Oral and written communication. 
• Communication in two foreign languages. 
• Information retrieval and research. 
• Solving communication problems. 
• Interdisciplinary work. 
• Team work. 
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.

Attitudes: 

• Adaptable to change. 
• Community service. 
• Social responsibility. 
• Ethical professional performance. 
• Critical assessment of their work. 
• Leadership. 
• Critical thought. 
• Creativity and independence. 
• Result oriented.

Each UDEM curriculum is made up of two blocks of courses:

• Professional studies area, these are the specialized, professional courses that make each degree plan unique.
• General studies area, these are the courses that provide a general and interdisciplinary overview.  

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CREDIT SUMMARY
MANDATORY	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	36
	Professional studies	240
	Total mandatory credits	276
ELECTIVE	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	18
	Elective courses for professional concentration	18
	Elective courses in other disciplines	12
	Total elective credits	48
TOTAL CREDITS		324

Bachelors of International Studies (LEI) will be prepared to work: 

• As representatives in international entities (i.e. United Nations or Non-Governmental Organizations). 
• As international negotiators in treaties, agreements, and political-commercial contracts between countries and/or international entities. 
• As liaison officers between companies and/or governments in international political matters. 
• As international political analysts who help analyze and resolve international problems for media firms, institutions, companies, or governments. 
• In the area of public relations and diplomacy. 
• In international companies in the areas of exports, imports, market research, tourism, special projects in foreign countries, etc. 
• As analysts in the strategic planning departments of international companies. 
• In establishing foreign franchises. 
• In private business management.

Víctor Edgar

Sánchez Gallegos

LEI Academic Program Director

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victor.sanchez@udem.edu.mx

Building 6, office 6421

T. (81) 8215-1275

01 800-801-UDEM, ext. 1275