Análisis exploratorio y propuesta de mejora del proceso de internacionalización del currículo en la Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil.

Abstract

This research paper presents an exploratory analysis of the internationalization of the curriculum process of the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences of Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil in Guayaquil-Ecuador. The work was developed through the techniques of documentary analysis and in-depth interviews with executives, faculty and students of the academic unit taking as fundamental axes of analysis: the curriculum, inclusive methods, academic mobility activities and intercultural events. The identification that only one of the five courses offered actively participates in internationalization activities and of key aspects to improve in the curricula of academic programs to develop skills at the forefront of a globalized world, are the main results. Finally, this study presents a proposal for improvement and guidelines for a possible plan of action to benefit the process of internationalization of the Faculty and therefore of the institution.