International Business
ABOUT
The International Business Undergraduate Program equips professionals with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for global business management, modern financing mechanisms, and innovative trade tools required by the global market.
Professionals prepared to lead successful business internationalization with a global vision and strong ethical foundation. They navigate complex foreign markets, negotiate fair trade agreements, and drive profitable, innovative entrepreneurship. With expertise in resource management across multicultural environments, they integrate technology, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability to enhance national development and position the country within global value chains.
General Competencies
- Systems Thinking: Integrates complex systems for a broad, strategic outlook.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Uses innovation to solve challenges and drive change.
- Assertive Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with emotional intelligence.
- Collaborative Work: Thrives in teamwork by fostering collaboration and a positive environment.
- Curiosity for Knowledge: Engages in research to explore new knowledge and insights.
- Learning Monitoring: Self-regulates learning by setting goals, implementing strategies, and optimizing resources.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzes situations, perspectives, and information critically to ensure well-founded decisions and social well-being.
- Social Commitment: Demonstrates civic responsibility to promote inclusive and respectful communities.
Specific Competencies
- Business Model and Entrepreneurship Management: Develops sustainable business models and ventures aligned with international market dynamics.
- Global Operations Management: Uses cutting-edge tools to manage global supply chains and logistics.
- Global Financial Management: Analyzes financial risks to strengthen organizations in the global market.
- Integration and Intercultural Management: Applies intercultural intelligence to navigate diverse cultural environments and foster successful global collaboration.
Mission
We train ethical leaders in international business, fostering a sustainable mindset to navigate and succeed in the global market.
Vision
To be a benchmark in global business education, recognized for its academic excellence, high internationalization standards, top-tier graduates, and meaningful impact on communities.
CURRICULUM
Our curriculum shapes versatile professionals with a global perspective, equipping them to specialize in key areas of this complex yet exciting field.
ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL TITLES
Students who have completed their studies in International Business are eligible to apply for a bachelor's degree. Subsequently, with this in hand, they may submit their application to obtain the professional title.
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Video Tutorial: What's Next After Graduation?
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At the end of the academic term, students who have successfully completed all required courses and earned the necessary credits outlined in the program's curriculum will automatically achieve the graduate status. They will receive an email from the Student Services and Registry Bureau (DUSAR).
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Video Tutorial: How to Request a Graduate Certificate?
To earn your Bachelor's degree, you must first graduate from the International Business Program.
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The professional title in International Business will be awarded upon the successful completion of one of the available submodalities for obtaining the title, either through a thesis or a professional proficiency project, as outlined in the Supplementary Guidelines for Obtaining the Bachelor's Degree and Professional Title.
To apply, you must first earn the Bachelor's degree in International Business from Universidad de Lima and meet the requirements.
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Once the corresponding graduation submodality is approved, the following documents—properly filled out and signed—must be submitted to the Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Office:
- Authorization for the publication of research work in Ulima Repository to obtain an academic degree or professional title.
- Affidavit of originality.
For more information on how to request your professional title diploma, click here.
Video Tutorial: Process for Obtaining Your Professional Title Diploma
The International Business Undergraduate Program offers five Specialist Certifications:
- International Market Intelligence and Big Data
- International Finance
- International Trade Logistics
- International Relations
- Sustainability and International Strategies
Requirements are as follows:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree.
- A weighted average of no less than 13.00 across the required courses.
- Successfully complete all Specialist Certification courses, with no more than one retake.
Bachelor's in International Business who meet the requirements for a Specialist Certification can request it through Mi Ulima.
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School of Business and Economics
Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Office
Building D2, Floor 1
Business hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 to 19:00 hours
T. 4376767 extension 34013
Labor Field
Director of logistics, operations manager, international trade manager, expert in foreign trade, customs agent, warehouse clerk, supervisor of transportation, international purchasing analyst, head of quality and security, accounts executive, expert in supply chain, head of logistics planning.
Director of market intelligence, market research manager, expert in competitive intelligence, international trade consultant, expert in business strategy, international risk analyst, international business development manager, global trend analyst, international sales representative.
International finance director, international account executive, expert in currency exchange, international treasury manager, international trade financing consultant, international banking manager, expert in export financing, hedging strategy advisor, international investment analyst, expert in international financial arbitration.
Diplomatic or foreign service officer, international relations manager, humanitarian aid coordinator, international organization advisor, international public relations coordinator, migration policy advisor, sustainable development project manager, expert in international conflict resolution, expert in global affairs and environment.
Director of international strategy, international strategic development manager, international strategic alliances manager, international business development executive, strategic planning manager, expert in international sustainable development, expert in global supply chain management, global technology and innovation manager.
Executive director, COO, CFO, marketing director, CTO, director of product, head of sales, business developer, social media manager, customer service officer.
Alejandra Martínez
Graduate
Jean Pierre Carré
Graduate
Agreements
University of Bayreuth
Founded in 1975, this university fosters research and interdisciplinary science while developing academic profiles and courses that address multiple disciplines. Its research programs and available courses cover fields such as natural and technical sciences, legal and economic studies, as well as language, literature, and cultural studies.
CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES
It is a non-profit civil organization comprising Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Universidad del Pacífico, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Universidad de Lima. This partnership allows students from these four institutions to access academic and university services, premises, validated courses, and credit equality for courses taken in any university of this Consortium.
Optional second international bachelor's degree
Universidad de Lima offers students the opportunity to develop in global environments, enhance their networking, and live an international experience through the optional second international bachelor’s degree programs.
- AUSTRALIA
- FRANCE
- UNITED KINGDOM
University of Queensland
Universidad de Lima joins efforts with University of Queensland (UQ) to give the students from the Faculty of Business and Economics the chance to pursue studies in this renowned Australian institution and obtain the Bachelor of Business Management majoring in Marketing, International Business and others.
Information: Antonio Esquivel Delfín (aesquive@ulima.edu.pe)
École Supérieure de Commerce – Clermont
Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Universidad de Lima are eligible to study in the École Supérieure de Commerce – Groupe ESC Clermont in France for an entire year and obtain the Bachelor in International Management.
Information: Manuela Linares (malinare@ulima.edu.pe)
University of London
Thanks to the agreement between Universidad de Lima and University of London (UOL), internationally recognized for its high academic standards, students can obtain a second international bachelor’s degree without leaving the country: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This program is available to students from all undergraduate programs at Universidad de Lima.
Information: uol@ulima.edu.pe
Directory
María Elena Ríos Hauyon
Event Unit Coordinator
T (511) 4376767 extension 34025
maerios@ulima.edu.pe
Pedro Ayala Chacaltana
Quality, Accreditation, and Sustainability Coordinator
International Market Intelligence and Big Data Coordinator
payala@ulima.edu.pe
César Augusto Llona Silva
Internationalization Coordinator
International Relations Coordinator
cllona@ulima.edu.pe
María Petronila Vera Castro
Sustainability and International Strategies Coordinator
mveraca@ulima.edu.pe
PUBLICATIONS
Open-access academic publication that disseminates research results—theoretical and empirical—in the economics and business sciences area.
Publications from faculty, students, and graduates of the International Business Undergraduate Program, designed to enhance global business management and support informed decision-making in a dynamic environment. The content covers economic, geopolitical, and social trends affecting international trade, global market statistics, successful global business cases, academic papers, and more.
WORK REPOSITORY
Compilation of the most outstanding works from our students. This repository's goal is to boost the research spirit and disseminate contributions produced by Ulima community members.
Professors
Our professors not only excel for their academic and professional track record, but also for their vocation of teaching and promotion of ethical and critical education. Through their work, Ulima professors foster the development of knowledge, research, and social commitment to train leaders with positive impacts on society.
STUDY CIRCLES
International Trade Logistics Study Circle
The International Trade Logistics Study Circle is made up of students from the International Business Undergraduate Program, who focus on foreign trade. We foster learning beyond classrooms through seminars, visits to logistics companies, ports, and warehouses, as well as the participation in logistics games. Moreover, we encourage the preparation of articles about current international trade and networking among students, professors, graduates, and companies.
General objective
Generate a space for learning international logistics, where students can step out of the classroom and learn more about how the companies operate, as well as investigating business success stories.
Specific objective
- Foster critical thinking to analyze business logistics reality.
- Promote the generation of innovative solutions for logistics problems in Peru.
- Position the International Business Undergraduate Program as a source of knowledge duly recognized in international trade logistics.
- Plan and coordinate events, conferences, workshops, and extracurricular activities.
Professor in charge
Jacob Guzmán Torres
jaguzman@ulima.edu.pe
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ACTIVITIES
COMPANY VISITS
Our academic proposal is linked to the business world, because it offers students enlightening experiences through visits to renowned companies. These activities are integrated in the curriculum giving students the chance to learn directly from industry leaders by connecting theory with practice in real scenarios.
SPECIAL GUESTS IN CLASS
We have the participation of renowned experts who share their knowledge and experiences in class. These activities provide students with practical tools and an updated vision of global businesses, in order to keep training well-rounded leaders in the industry.
WEBINARS
Our undergraduate program presents a number of webinars for the Ulima community, which includes the participation of renowned speakers specialized in international business. These interactive sessions provide students with innovative knowledge and valuable lessons learned to face global challenges.
Lifelong Learning
Keep your competences, skills and knowledge updated throughout your entire professional life.
- GRADUATE STUDIES
- EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
- STUDY ABROAD
- LANGUAGES
GRADUATE STUDIES
Our master's and doctoral programs focus on training interdisciplinary professionals who promote innovation, entrepreneurships and research.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
The Executive Education Bureau (DEC) at Universidad de Lima offers workshops, courses, and specialization programs to train executives, professionals, and businesspeople in specific management areas.
STUDY ABROAD
If you wish to study abroad, this is the right place to find all relevant information about scholarships and academic opportunities.
LANGUAGES
Ulima Language Center provides students with the right tools and knowledge to communicate in English in different situations. Below you can find some of our programs:
NEWS AND INTERVIEWS
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