Study in Mexico - Business & Social Sciences in English (in English) - ISEP Exchange
ITESO is located in the vibrant city of Guadalajara, the capital of Mexico’s Jalisco state. The city is not only an important industrial, commercial and financial center for Mexico, it is also a cultural hub and is considered to be the birthplace of tequila and Mariachi music. The city hosts numerous world-renowned events throughout the year, including an International Mariachi Festival, International Film Festival and International Book Fair. In the historic city center, students can marvel at the gorgeous colonial architecture, relax in one of the picturesque plazas and green parks, or pay a visit to one of the numerous museums, theatres and galleries, including the famous Teatro Degollado and Hospicio Cabañas. Guadalajara also boasts Latin America’s largest indoor market, the Mercado San Juan de Dios. The combination of modern amenities with rich history, traditions and culture make Guadalajara an ideal location to live and study.
Founded in 1957, ITESO is a Jesuit university characterized by its academic excellence, humanistic style of education and social consciousness. ITESO is recognized as an institution of academic excellence by Mexico's Ministry of Public Education, and the university's faculty are known as leaders in their fields. The safe and inviting campus boasts innovative and cutting-edge facilities, as well as manicured gardens and eucalyptus trees.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Mexican culture and daily life by taking university classes with local students and living with a host family or independently in the community. At ITESO, students can participate in volunteering opportunities alongside their studies. The university also organizes excursions, cultural events and art programs for international students to learn more about Mexican culture. As an ISEP student, you have the opportunity to be matched with an ITESO "buddy" to help you adjust to life in Guadalajara!
Course Description
ITESO offers their Three Plus One program as an excellent opportunity for students looking to study Business, Engineering or Social Sciences in English while improving their Spanish by immersing themselves in a Mexican university and taking a Spanish as a second language course. Through ITESO's Curricular Courses Taught in English (EMI), students will combine courses for a full semester course load.
The Spanish as a second language course is offered at both the beginner and intermediate levels. ITESO's language center also offers courses in academic Spanish for heritage Spanish-speakers.
Credits Earned:
Students enroll in 3 regular university courses taught in English and 1 Spanish as a Second Langauge course. Courses are generally 4 or 8 ITESO credits. An 8 ITESO credit course is equivalent to 3 U.S. credits or 6 ECTS.
The Spanish as a second language course is 8 ITESO credits or 3 U.S. credits or 6 ECTS.
Sample Classes Available:
Business |
Electronic Engineering |
Law, Politics and International Relations |
Ethics and Social Aspects |
Strategic Management |
Database Management |
Huan Rights in International Politics |
Interculturality |
Business Analytics |
High Frequency Circuits |
History, Economics and Politics in Latin America |
Bioethics |
Business Models |
Ecosystems of Services and Technology |
International Mediation and Negotiation |
Challenges of Globalization |
Advertising |
Software Testing |
International Cooperation for Development |
Society & Environment |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Massive Data Processing |
Contemporary International Problems |
Ethics, Identity and Profession |
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students Arrive: Second Week of January, First week of August
Classes Start: Third week of January, Second week of August
Classes End: Second Week in May, First week of December
Exams: Second and Third week of May, First week of December
Tips for Finding Courses:
ITESO will update their Curricular Courses Taught in English (EMI) lists prior to each semester.
See current and previous semester listings for a general idea of course availability.
With the Three Plus One program, students enroll in 3 regular university courses taught in English and 1 Spanish as a second language course.
Detailed course descriptions may be available upon request. Ask SSO for help with getting syllabi.
One Spanish as a second language course (8 Mexican credits / 3 U.S. credits) is included in ISEP benefits. Spanish as a second language is offered at both beginner and intermediate levels. ITESO’s language center also offers courses in academic Spanish for heritage Spanish-speakers.
Course Restrictions:
English courses must be selected from the provided course list and may vary by semester.
Courses and regular university courses taught in English do not require prior knowledge of Spanish. However, it is strongly recommended that students have taken at least one Spanish language class prior to beginning the program to navigate daily life in Mexico.
Non-native English speakers who wish to enroll in English language courses are required to demonstrate English language proficiency (B1 level). ITESO accepts TOEFL and IELTS exams and the ISEP language evaluation for this requirement.
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