Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

International Business Intelligence (MS)

The Master in Science in International Business Intelligence (online) has the mission of preparing students with the necessary competencies and knowledge to develop analysis skills, integrate the use of technology and provide the basis for effectively extracting and evaluating data and information. necessary in business decision making. This program is aimed at professionals, administrators, managers, engineers, executives, directors, business owners and future entrepreneurs, interested in accumulating, processing and analyzing business information in a structured and effective way to present strategic recommendations; that can contribute to the competitive advantage of a company and thus respond proactively to changes in local and global markets. Competencies are provided so that graduates can serve as analysts of international business processes and functions that do not require a professional license.

The Ponce Campus is authorized to offer this program through online education.

Program Goals

  1. Respond to the needs of companies, organizations and Government agencies through the training of specialists in the field of the analysis and evaluation of business processes.
  2. Promote the development and application of knowledge in the optimization of business functions.
  3. Contribute to the development of professionals providing them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to solve problems, evaluate and analyze the performance of local and international organizations.

Program Objectives

  1. Provide the fundamental aspects related to the processes of operations, transportation, distribution and logistics in the local and international level.
  2. Analyze business processes, transportation, distribution and logistics through the simulation of business operations.
  3. Promote the importance of the development of bases of business intelligence in international organizations.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

The Program is designed to develop the competencies that enable the student to:

Knowledge

  1. Know the theoretical and practical foundations of business intelligence.
  2. Examine the aspects necessary to develop plans for the management of business information.
  3. Consider the new challenges, paradigms and technological tools in business management models.

Skills

  1. Develop a model of the business operations of products and services.
  2. Create indicators and metrics for the evaluation of the fundamentals of business intelligence and competitiveness.
  3. Apply the theories, principles and models of operation and analysis of efficiency and business optimization.

Attitudes

  1. Value management of business intelligence as an essential function to confront the various challenges and opportunities in the management of products and services in global environments.
  2. Demonstrate responsibility with their professional development and with the statement of ethical values.
  3. Disseminate knowledge in the field of business intelligence for the strengthening of the economy.

Requirements for the Master in Science in International Business Intelligence (Online)

Core Requirements 6 credits
Specialization Requirements 24 credits
Total 30 credits

Core Requirements - 6 credits

IBAD 5210International Information Systems

3

IBAD 5220International Business Marketing

3

Specialization Requirements - 24 credits

GLLO 6100Introduction to Global Logistics

3

GLLO 6200Technology for Global Logistics

3

GLLO 6400Advanced Global Logistics

3

BUSI 6100International Business Intelligence

3

BUSI 6200Tools in Business Intelligence I

3

BUSI 6300Tools in Business Intelligence II

3

BUSI 6970Integrative Seminar

3

BUSI 6990Application Project

3