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B.A. in International Relations

B.A. in International Relations

Connect the world. Transform the future. 

Studying International Relations at Tec means taking an active role in the current international scene. From your first semester, you connect with embassies, international organizations, think tanks, and civil society organizations. You learn by negotiating, resolving, and proposing solutions to real challenges of the international system. You become part of a community committed to understanding the world and transforming it through knowledge.

Your future at Tec starts here
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Your career at Tec

Program Curriculum

Campus offering the program

Are you passionate about the world and everything happening in it? 

 

Who is this program for?

If you are interested in diplomacy, motivated by understanding global challenges, and inspired by the possibility of making an impact through multinational companies, international organizations, or civil society, International Relations is for you.

We look for individuals with:

  • Initiative to lead, inspire, and create positive impact.
  • Eagerness to learn, question, and propose solutions.
  • Interest in politics, economics, culture, and international history. 

How far can this program take you?

 

Graduate Profile

At Tec’s International Relations program, you’ll develop the ability to understand the global landscape, anticipate change, and design innovative solutions that transform realities and contribute to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. 

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What you'll learn

  What you'll be able to do

Career Paths

  • Analyzes international complexity based on theoretical foundations.
  • Builds sustainable visions through future scenario analysis.
  • Assesses risks and opportunities using methodological and technological tools.
  • Develops solutions to global and local challenges with social, political, legal, or economic focus. 
  • Intercultural communication
  • Global vision
  • Critical analysis
  • Negotiation and diplomacy 
  • Government at 3 levels: Federal, State, and Local
  • Multinational companies, companies with an international presence
  • Consulting
  • Media
  • Civil society (NGOs, Foundations)
  • Research, Academia

Experiencing International Relations at Tec

(Video in Spanish)

 

B.A. in International Relations

This program is also offered as a B.A. in International Relations in English, allowing graduates to have a multicultural profile.
 

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Program differentiators

Requirements

Conditions for the Bachelor certification

  • It shapes global leaders capable of managing and expanding international businesses with high impact in the global market.
  • Program offered in English.
  • Extensive academic and professional opportunities abroad.
  • Projects with transnational partners.
  • Learning units with international professors and students.
  • Options for concentrations, Tec Weeks and/or Tec Semester in English.
  • Obtain a Bachelor’s certificate in addition to the Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations.*

*Students graduating from the English-taught program will receive the professional degree and academic transcript for the Bachelor’s in International Relations (in Spanish), plus a certificate issued by the Office of Academic Services for having completed the program in English (BIR).

  • Admission to the program with limited availability.*
  • At least 72 points on the TOEFL iBT, or 40 points on the EUC, or the equivalent to the B2 English level referenced by the CEFR.
  • Request admission to one of the campuses that offer the full program in English during your second semester if you began your studies at another campus.
  • Review and sign the notification letter outlining the characteristics of the English-language program.

*Please note that admission is subject to available space at the campus you are applying to.

  • Complete at least 75% of credits in English.
  • Demonstrate C1 English proficiency (CEFR) through authorized exams.
  • Meet all requirements to obtain a professional degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Edna Jaime Treviño, Dean of School of Social Sciences and Government

"At the School of Social Sciences and Government at Tec, we train leaders capable of addressing current political, social, and economic challenges with an interdisciplinary approach and a very robust theoretical and methodological foundation. Programs such as Economics, Law, International Relations, and Government evolve to meet the needs of a constantly changing society. Our graduates excel in the management of public policies, social projects, and key roles in governmental and private institutions, thanks to their global and strategic vision."

 — Edna Jaime Treviño, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Government

 

What makes the BA in International Relations at Tec unique
  • Real projects with global partners from day one.
  • International exchanges with top universities.
  • Double Degree - Government and Public Transformation
  • Technology and analysis to tackle global challenges.
  • Professors with high specialization in diplomacy, foreign policy, regional studies, international cooperation, among others.
Scholarships and Financial Aid

At Tec, talent transforms realities
That’s why we offer a wide range of scholarships and financial support—so nothing stands in the way of your journey. Discover the opportunities waiting for you.

International Relations at Tec

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# 185
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Discover the B.A in International Relations experience at Tec
1st and 2nd semesters
1st and 2nd semester

Discover the foundations of International Relations, the role of political, economic, and social systems on the global stage, and the major issues on the international agenda. Here, you begin to understand how the world works… and how you can transform it. 

3rd to 6th semesters
3rd to 6th semesters

Choose your path. Dive deeper into the areas that inspire you most: diplomacy, sustainable development, international cooperation, political analysis, or global economic relations. Start specializing while working on projects that make a real impact. 

 

 

7º y 8º semestre
7th and 8th semester

Specialize and take your impact to the next level. 

Decide whether to broaden your skills or deepen your expertise: choose a concentration, complete a professional internship with international organizations, or experience a global opportunity at top universities. This is your moment to shape a unique profile with an international vision. 

 

 

Work hand in hand with:

Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores
Instituto Matías Romero
OXFAM
Meta
World Vision
Organización de Estados Americanos

 

Get to know your curriculum
1 Semester
  • Elective Course Mathematics and Science
  • Global Challenges
  • Induction to the Social Service
  • Logic and Scientific Thinking
  • Macroeconomic Outlook of Mexico
  • Mathematical Thinking
  • Political Philosophy
  • Tec Week Elective I
2 Semester
  • Academic English
  • Elective Course Humanities and Fine Arts
  • Exploration Topic
  • Introduction to Legal Science and Law
  • Microeconomics
  • Social Data Analytics
  • Tec Week Elective II
  • Tec Week Elective III
3 Semester
  • Elective Course Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Geopolitics
  • International Economics and Development
  • Mexico and the Americas in Comparative Perspective
  • Qualitative Methods in International Analysis
  • Structure and Evolution of the International System
  • Tec Week Elective IV
  • Tec Week Elective V
4 Semester
  • Disciplinary Tec week
  • Elective Course Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Global Governance and International Cooperation
  • International Relations Theories
  • Legal Dimensions for International Relations
  • Quantitative Methods for International Analysis
  • Tec Week Elective VI
5 Semester
  • Elective Course Ethics and Citizenship
  • Foreign Policy and Paradiplomacy
  • International Political Economy
  • International Security and Risk Analysis
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Professional Life Planning
  • Tec Week Elective VII
6 Semester
  • Professional Elective I
  • Professional Elective II
  • Professional Elective III
  • Professional Elective IV
  • Professional Elective V
  • Professional Elective VI
  • Tec Week Elective IX
  • Tec Week Elective VIII
7 Semester
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Elective III
  • Elective IV
  • Elective V
  • Elective VI
  • Tec Week Elective X
  • Tec Week Elective XI
8 Semester
  • Building Strategies for Global Challenges
  • Elective Multidisciplinary Professional
  • Strategies and Guides for the Final Degree Exam
  • Tec Week Elective XII

The courses in the curriculum are subject to change without prior notice. To view the most up-to-date version, please check this page.

Broaden your profile with Tec Concentrations 


Specialize in key areas of your program and add unique value to your education. Deepen your knowledge with disciplinary concentrations or expand your skill set through transversal concentrations that complement your career path. 

Disciplinary 

  • Strategic Communication
  • International Cooperation for Development
  • International Political Economy and Corporate Diplomacy
  • Diplomatic Studies
  • Art and Technology Incubator
  • Peace, Conflict, and Security
  • Data Journalism
  • Digital Journalism
  • Social Media and Digital Strategy 

Cross-disciplinary 

  • Data Analytics and AI Tools
  • Quality of Life and Well-being
  • Mexican Culture
  • Design, Innovation, and Tech Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship in Action
  • Family Business, Sustainability, and Legacy
  • Government and Public Transformation
  • Social Innovation
  • Conscious Business
  • Financial Vision for Decision Making 

This undergraduate program can be studied in Spanish or English at different campuses

See the tables below for availability by language.

Campuses where the program is offered in Spanish

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ChihuahuaUp to 2° semester
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Ciudad de MéxicoFull
Open
Ciudad JuárezUp to 2° semester
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Estado de MéxicoFull
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GuadalajaraFull
Open
HidalgoUp to 2° semester
Open
LeónUp to 2° semester
Open
MonterreyFull
Open
PueblaFull
Open
QuerétaroFull
Open
Santa FeUp to 2° semester
Open
SinaloaUp to 2° semester
Open
Sonora NorteUp to 2° semester
Open
TolucaUp to 2° semester
Open

Campuses where the program is offered in English

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MonterreyFull
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Santa FeFull
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