International Business
Undergraduate program · Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Modality
In-person
Duration
4 years
Campus
Samborondón, Guayaquil, La Costa
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About the program
Study International Business at ECOTEC
The International Business program prepares professionals capable of managing operational, administrative, and financial processes related to the negotiation, commercialization, and internationalization of goods and services. The program promotes an entrepreneurial and innovative outlook, focused on planning and strategic development in global environments.
Degree awarded
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
CES Resolution: RPC-SO-10-No.144-2025
Graduate profile
What you will be able to do
When you graduate from International Business, you will have developed these professional competencies.
Carry out processes of analysis and interpretation of information in diverse contexts, promoting the assessment of data to make well-founded judgments, while maintaining a reflective and respectful approach toward different positions for the purpose of contributing effective solutions to complex problems.
Effectively lead work teams, assuming commitments that contribute to the improvement and development of an organization, promoting collaborative leadership to strengthen cohesion and achieve common objectives, with an ethical and responsible attitude in joint decision-making for conflict resolution.
Generate original ideas in diverse contexts, promoting the association of concepts and the identification of relationships among factors to address challenges innovatively, while maintaining an open and flexible attitude toward change with a critical approach to implementing original and creative solutions.
Develop a logical and structured sequence of research processes autonomously and creatively to generate new knowledge and apply and strengthen existing knowledge, collecting and analyzing data clearly and coherently, while maintaining a critical and ethical approach throughout all stages of the research process.
Apply international business skills to manage logistics, customs, and transportation operations in compliance with regulations and with optimized use of resources, within the framework of organizational ethics and creative thinking.
Develop the ability to negotiate in intercultural contexts to reach mutually beneficial commercial agreements within the framework of critical and reflective thinking and collaborative work.
Collaborate in the conflict-resolution process in international negotiations and transactions through the implementation of mediation techniques in international negotiations, encouraging collaborative and intercultural work and promoting ethics within the framework of these negotiations.
Evaluate opportunities and risks through competitive market-entry strategies in international markets, using analytical tools to support the competitive insertion of national products into international markets while maintaining critical and reflective thinking.
Career opportunities
Where do International Business professionals work?
An international business professional takes products and services from one country to another: they find markets, negotiate with foreign customers and suppliers, and manage logistics and customs procedures. If you study International Business in Ecuador, Guayaquil is a great place to start, because its port handles a large share of the country's foreign trade and is home to exporters, importers, shipping lines, and freight agencies.
Foreign Trade
Manages export and import operations: quotes, international commercial terms (Incoterms), documentation, and compliance with each market's regulations.
Logistics and Customs
Coordinates sea, air, and land transportation, customs clearance, and warehousing so goods arrive on time and with controlled costs.
Market Intelligence
Analyzes foreign markets, assesses opportunities and risks, and proposes strategies so Ecuadorian products can compete abroad.
International Negotiation
Negotiates contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners from other cultures, and takes part in mediation when conflicts arise in international transactions.
Export Promotion
Works at trade associations, chambers of commerce, and public agencies that support companies seeking to export, through advisory services, trade fairs, and trade missions.
Export Entrepreneurship
Starts their own export, import, or foreign trade consulting business, with financial and strategic planning to compete in global environments.
Study plan
Curriculum and brochure
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Admissions
Admission requirements
Have these documents ready for your admission process. Your advisor will confirm whether your program requires any additional documents.
ID document
Color copy of your national ID card, or passport if you are an international student.
Academic record
Copy of your high school report card or academic record.
Current photo
Recent color digital photo with a light background.
Where to study
Campuses where International Business is offered
Academic quality
Results reports
Why ECOTEC
Why study International Business at ECOTEC?
Degree recognized in Spain and the U.S.
Your undergraduate degree is recognized in Spain and the United States (conditions apply depending on the program).
International certifications
Complement your degree with certifications from Meta, Google, Microsoft, and IBM.
Recognized quality
ECOTEC is part of the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education Latin America Rankings.
Three campuses
Study in Samborondón, Guayaquil, or La Costa, with modern classrooms, laboratories, and green areas.
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions about International Business
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What does an international business professional do?
Their job is to connect a company with markets in other countries. They research where to sell or buy, negotiate terms and contracts, calculate costs and risks, and coordinate logistics and customs documentation. With training in International Business in Ecuador, you can work at exporters, importers, shipping lines, freight agencies, banks, or trade promotion agencies.
How long is the International Business program at ECOTEC?
The International Business program at ECOTEC University takes 4 years, in an on-campus format. The curriculum is organized by semesters, and you can review it in full in the curriculum map on this page.
What degree will I earn if I study International Business?
When you graduate, you earn the degree of Licenciado/a en Negocios Internacionales (Bachelor's in International Business). The program is approved by the Council for Higher Education (CES) under resolution RPC-SO-10-No.144-2025, and your degree is registered with SENESCYT, so it is officially valid in Ecuador.
At which campus can I study International Business?
You can study International Business at the Samborondón Campus (Vía Samborondón, km 13.5), the Guayaquil Campus (Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, km 2.5), and the La Costa Campus (Vía a la Costa, km 16.5). Choose the campus closest to you: the curriculum is the same at each one.
What is the difference between International Business and Foreign Trade?
Foreign trade concentrates on operations: customs procedures, logistics, documentation, and regulations for moving goods between countries. International business includes those operations and adds strategy: market research, intercultural negotiation, finance, and planning to help a company go international. That is why the profile also leads to management positions and entrepreneurship.
What are the requirements to study International Business at ECOTEC?
To begin your admission to International Business, you need your identity document (national ID card or passport), your high school academic record or report card, and a recent photograph. An admissions advisor will confirm whether any additional documents are needed and will guide you through the entire process.
Do I need to speak English to study International Business?
You don't need to be fluent to start, but it is a good idea to work on it from the beginning. In professional practice, English is the usual language for negotiating, reading contracts, and communicating with shipping lines, customers, and foreign suppliers. A second foreign language, such as Portuguese or Mandarin Chinese, is also an asset depending on the markets you want to work with.
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