Internationalization

Internationalization at CESA aims to embed global perspectives and experiences into its academic programs to ensure quality education, cultivate a global vision, and prepare the academic community with the competencies, values, and attitudes demanded by the job market.

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Culture and Perspective

CESA’s internationalization activities are designed to enrich students' learning experiences by exposing them to different cultures and perspectives.

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Skills Development

These initiatives seek to equip students with the professional skills necessary for effective participation in the labor market.

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Open Mindset

Encouraging the academic community to embrace an open mindset and gain intercultural competencies that enable them to contribute positively to society and create value within organizations.

Our vision of internationalization is comprehensive

CESA’s commitment to internationalization

is anchored in the following objectives to deliver comprehensive education:
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Program Quality

We focus on teaching, research, and outreach through internationalization at home, curriculum integration, and academic mobility programs.

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Diversification

We promote a diverse academic environment that encourages learning and the inclusion of international perspectives by faculty.

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Visibility

Increasing national and international visibility through accreditation processes and the pursuit of best practices.

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Partnerships and Cooperation

We strengthen education, research, knowledge creation, and social impact through national and international collaboration.

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Global Vision

We educate leaders with a global outlook and intercultural competencies.

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Employability

We aim to enhance employability by equipping students with key competencies for both local and global job markets.

Academic Exchange

One-semester academic mobility program at a partner university in Colombia or abroad.

Dual Degree Programs

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Business Administration

Under this modality, students graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and complete a master’s degree lasting 12 to 15 months at the selected international university.

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Postgraduate Business Programs

At the postgraduate level, two master’s programs are eligible for dual-degree agreements: the Master's in Marketing Management and the Master’s in Leading Digital Transformation

Cooperation and Partnerships

National and International
European Latin American Network in Support of Social Entrepreneurship (ELANET)

European Latin American Network in Support of Social Entrepreneurship (ELANET)

An international cooperation project funded by the European Union, aimed at empowering social entrepreneurs.

Challenge your Knowledge (CCYK)

Challenge your Knowledge (CCYK)

A network of universities whose mission is to promote Colombia as a destination for high-quality higher education and research.

4U Alliance

4U Alliance

Formed by four Colombian universities—ICESI, EAFIT, Uninorte, and CESA— that work together to advocate for the idea of university and its role in national development.

Our Students Around the World

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David Villar

Educational Quality

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María Lucía Valencia | Undergraduate Student

My experience has been amazing. I’ve encountered new cultures and new ways of applying administration.

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Martin de Sède

Enjoying Colombian Culture

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Erika Agile

Milan Connection (Italy)

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Juan Simón Villamil | Undergraduate Student

“In Japan, I even learned anime. But most importantly, I learned about Japanese culture, history, and how to apply this to business.”

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Tomer Miles

Great experience at CESA

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Ana Espinosa

Experiencing the heart of the European Union

International Accreditations and Memberships