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Introducing UCEMA’S Global Semester program
Immerse yourself in a transformative academic and cultural journey in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. The Global Semester at UCEMA invites international students to experience a dynamic, English-taught program that combines academic rigor with regional insight.
With a strong focus on economics, business, and technology, the program is designed to be both intellectually challenging and professionally relevant. Students benefit from UCEMA’s renowned faculty, flexible course offerings, and a privileged campus location at the heart of Latin America’s economic and financial capital.
Participants may choose to pursue a UCEMA Certificate or Diploma, gaining academic credit while building international experience and strengthening their global career prospects.
Program Spirit
The Buenos Aires Global Semester goes far beyond a traditional exchange program. It offers international students the opportunity to live and study in Buenos Aires while transferring academic credits to their home institutions—and also introduces an innovative academic structure that is unique in the region.
Built around a modular, flexible, and coherent curriculum, the program empowers students to design a personalized academic journey focused on key disciplines such as economics, finance, business, and technology. Combining academic rigor with a strong global perspective, the Global Semester enables each participant to tailor their experience to their own academic goals and career aspirations.
Courses are delivered entirely in English and taught in person at UCEMA’s downtown campus, located in the heart of Buenos Aires’ economic and financial district. Students can choose the number and type of courses they wish to take—balancing theoretical foundations with practical and applied components. This structure allows for meaningful learning in an international academic environment.
The program will be offered in two sessions during the 2026 academic year:
- March Intake
- August Intake
In addition to credit transfer, UCEMA offers an independent international certification that validates students’ participation and enhances their professional profile:
Students who complete 15 credits will receive the Certificate in Global Business, Economics & Technology, a credential that recognizes their academic effort and global engagement.
Those who complete 20 credits will be awarded the Diploma in Global Business, Economics & Technology, a broader distinction reflecting an extended academic commitment and deeper learning experience.
Together, these elements make the Buenos Aires Global Semester a transformative opportunity for students seeking to expand their knowledge, global perspective, and career potential in one of Latin America’s most vibrant cities.
To whom is intended
The Buenos Aires Global Semester is designed for international undergraduate and graduate students who wish to deepen their knowledge in economics, finance, and business from a global perspective.
It is particularly aimed at those who seek to:
- Connect with the world of international business and emerging markets.
- Gain in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the global economy from the Southern Hemisphere.
- Study in one of the most dynamic and unique regions of the moment.
- Experience firsthand the historical moment in Argentina, offering a unique opportunity to observe, analyze, and learn in real time.
The program combines theory and practice within a rigorous and multicultural academic environment, ideal for those looking to enrich their academic and professional profiles through a transformative experience in Latin America.
Academic Offer
Theoreticals:
Austrian Economics
This course explores the foundational principles of the Austrian School of Economics, focusing on topics such as methodological individualism, entrepreneurship, spontaneous order, and the role of prices in coordinating decentralized knowledge. Through key texts and contemporary applications, students will critically assess the relevance of Austrian insights to current economic and policy debates.
Fintech, Blockchain and Crypto
Analyses the impact of emerging technologies on financial services. Topics include digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contracts, and fintech regulation.
Economic History of Latin America
An in-depth exploration of Latin America’s long-term economic development, focusing on the region’s structural challenges, persistent inequality, recurring debt crises, and the impact of populist economic policies. The course also analyzes Latin America’s evolving role in the global economy and its patterns of integration into international markets.
Machine Learning and Programming for Financial Analysis
Combines financial theory with hands-on programming tools to develop predictive models for markets and firms.
Topics include algorithmic finance, data preprocessing, and Python implementation.
Global Business Strategy
Students will examine how firms design and execute international strategies in complex and competitive environments. Topics include globalization, market entry, competitive advantage, and cross-border operations.
Global Political Economy: Institutions, Power and Development
This course analyzes how political and institutional dynamics shape global economic outcomes. It explores development strategies, international organizations, and the interplay between state power and economic policy.
International Trade and Market Liberalization
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of international trade theory and policy, with particular emphasis on trade liberalization strategies, the functioning of free markets, and the dynamics of global supply chains. It also explores contemporary challenges such as protectionism, trade wars, and the implications of shifting geopolitical alliances on global commerce.
Strategic Management & Innovation
This course examines how organizations develop and sustain competitive advantage through effective strategic management and innovation. Students will engage with key frameworks for strategic analysis, explore the dynamics of
innovation cycles, and assess how firms respond to technological change and market disruption. The course places strong emphasis on real-world application, agility in decision-making, and the strategic alignment of innovation with long-term organizational goals.
Data Analytics for Global Marketing
This course explores the transformative role of data analytics in shaping global marketing strategies. It covers key analytical tools and techniques used to understand consumer behavior across international markets, including market segmentation, predictive modeling, and the measurement of customer lifetime value. Through case studies and practical applications, students will learn how data-driven insights inform decision-making and drive marketing performance in a globalized business environment.
Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Leadership
This course analyzes the growing impact of artificial intelligence on leadership, strategic decision-making, and organizational design. Students will explore how AI tools are being integrated into business environments, assessing both the opportunities they present and the limitations they impose. Special attention is given to ethical considerations, including algorithmic bias, transparency, and the responsibilities of leaders in managing AI-driven transformation. Through critical analysis and case studies, the course encourages a reflective approach to leadership in the age of intelligent technologies.
Behavioural Economics and Data-Driven Decision Making
This course combines behavioral insights with data analytics to examine how cognitive biases, heuristics, and psychological factors influence decision-making in business and economic contexts. Students will analyze how real-world behavior deviates from classical economic assumptions and how organizations can leverage data to better understand and predict human actions. Topics include bounded rationality, framing effects, nudging strategies, and the integration of behavioral models with quantitative tools for improved decision-making.
Big Data and Society
An interdisciplinary approach to understanding how big data influences policy, governance, ethics, and social dynamics. Students will explore case studies on surveillance, bias, and digital inequality.
Neuroscience and Leadership
This course introduces core concepts in cognitive neuroscience and applies them to leadership, communication, motivation, and emotional intelligence in complex organizational settings.
Practicals
Data Visualization and Storytelling with Python
This course teaches students how to harness the power of Python to transform complex datasets into clear, compelling visual narratives. Through hands-on practice with tools such as Matplotlib and Seaborn, students will develop the technical and storytelling skills needed to communicate data-driven insights effectively. Emphasis is placed on designing visuals for business contexts, structuring analytical stories for decision-makers, and applying best practices in visual communication to support strategic thinking.
AI Ethics and Decision-Making in Business
This seminar explores the ethical challenges that arise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and corporate decision-making. Through real-world case studies and critical discussion, students will examine issues such as algorithmic fairness, transparency, accountability, and the social impact of AI-driven decisions. The course encourages a reflective and responsible approach to technology implementation, equipping future professionals to navigate ethical dilemmas in complex organizational settings.
Data Analytics for Public Policy
Hands-on analysis of public policy issues using real datasets. Students will apply analytics tools to evaluate social programs, public health interventions, and economic policy impacts
Spanish for Business
Designed for non-native speakers, this course develops communication skills in Spanish for business settings, including meetings, negotiations, presentations, and professional correspondence.
International Project Lab
A collaborative, interdisciplinary workshop where students design and present solutions to real-world international business or policy challenges, working in multicultural teams.
Business Intelligence Tools
Hands-on training in BI platforms such as Power BI.
Students will learn to extract insights, build dashboards, and support data-driven decisions in business environments.
AI & Automation for Business
Students explore how automation and AI are transforming business operations. Includes practical applications of chatbots, RPA, and AI-based optimization tools.