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Bachelor in Business Administration
School of Business Administration
Business Administration for What’s Next.
Lead the Future of Global Business with Data, AI, and Strategic Innovation.
Program Overview & Description
The modern business landscape doesn’t just use technology—it is driven by it[cite: 1]. The Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) at Universidad CENFOTEC is a university degree designed to form professionals capable of operating and generating value in a global, data-driven environment progressively transformed by artificial intelligence.
Our program doesn’t just add technology as an afterthought; it is built directly into the DNA of how you learn business. Delivered 100% in English and 100% virtually, this 9-quarter program prepares you to speak the language of global business. You will master core business fundamentals—such as finance, marketing, and strategy—while simultaneously leveraging Business Data Analytics, Generative AI, and Cybersecurity.
Program Information
3 years (9 quarters)
DURATION
132
CREDITS
41
COURSES
100% Virtual
MODALITY
100% English
LANGUAGE
January 2027 (Day and Night schedules available)
START DATE
Business and Technology in the Same DNA: Technology isn’t added; it’s built into the way business is learned. Master AI-Assisted Business Processes and Cybersecurity from a management perspective[cite: 1].
Global Business Perspective: Taught entirely in English to prepare you for multinational corporations and global supply chains[cite: 1]. Speak the language of global business.
Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset: Prepared to lead what’s next in business. Develop critical thinking, intercultural communication, and an innovative vision to lead high-performing teams.
Data-Driven Management: Develop advanced analytical skills with focused courses in Probability, Statistics, and Foundations of Data Analytics.
Applied Business Experience: Learn business by doing business. Graduate with a robust portfolio featuring 2 integrated Capstone Projects and a Corporate Internship.
Business and Technology in the Same DNA: Technology isn’t added to the program as an afterthought; it is built into the way business is learned. Seamlessly integrate core financial analysis and corporate strategy with Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and modern information systems to drive organizational decision-making.
Global Business Perspective: Speak the language of global business. Taught 100% in English, the program develops the essential communication and operational skills needed to thrive in multinational corporations, cross-border trade, and multicultural corporate environments.
Applied Business Experience via XperiencEd™: Learn business by doing business. Experience practical, hands-on learning through UCENFOTEC’s proprietary model that replaces traditional memorization with interactive simulations, real-world business case studies, and active problem-solving.
Real-World Portfolio & Experience: Graduate with proven industry expertise through a highly applied progressive structure. Your professional portfolio will feature two integrated Capstone Projects—progressing from business diagnostics to complete corporate transformation—and a comprehensive 180-hour Corporate Internship in leading private or public organizations.
Meet our Director
Viviana Monge Marín
School of Business Administration
Our Director is an accomplished Business Administrator and Psychologist, holding specialized credentials in Human Resource Management alongside advanced training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applied to business. With over 20 years of executive experience, her leadership philosophy centers on integrating business administration, strategic leadership, and technology as fundamental pillars to solve modern corporate challenges.
«The future of leadership lies at the intersection of human talent, corporate strategy, and emerging technology. Our mission is to empower professionals who don’t just react to digital transformation—they lead it with vision, ethics, and innovation. » Viviana Monge Marín, School Director | Bachelor in Business Administration
Curriculum – Academic Periods of four months
BA-01 Financial Mathematics
FUN-23 Introduction to Information Technology
FUN-24 Oral and Written Expression
SINF-26 Fundamentals of Business Management
SINF-27 Principles of Computing for Administration 1
BA-02 Financial Accounting
FUN-25 Soft Skills Development
FUN-30 Probability and Statistics 1
SINF-28 Introduction to Information Systems
SINF-29 Princ.of Computing for Administration 2
BA-03 Cost Accounting
BA-04 Marketing Fundamentals
BA-29 Int. Financial and Accounting Regulation
CIB-37 Cybersecurity for Businesses
FUN-31 Probability and Statistics 2
BA-05 Financial Management 1
BA-06 Microeconomics
BA-07 Capstone Project 1
FUN-26 Critical Thinking
BA-08 Financial Management 2
BA-09 AI – Assisted Business Processes
BA-10 Human Talent Management
BA-11 Operations and Logistics
FUN-27 Leadership and Collaborative Work
BA-12 Macroeconomics
BA-13 Organizational Behavior
BA-14 Capstone Project 2
BA-15 Foundations of Data Analytics
BA-17 International Business
BA-30 Intercultural Communication
ELEC1 Elective 1
FUN-28 Ethics and Sustainability in Technology
SINF-31 Business Strategy and Architecture
BA-16 Labor Law
BA-31 Economics and International Trade
ELEC2 Elective 2
SINF-30 Business Process Analysis
BA-18 Commercial and Tax Law
BA-19 Internship in Business Administration
ELEC3 Elective 3
FUN-29 Research and Entrepreneurship
BA-20 Data Analytics for Marketing
BA-21 Generative AI in Businesses
BA-22 Marketing on Digital Platforms
BA-23 Supply Chain Data Analytics
BA-24 Prompt Eng. for Business Administration
BA-25 Emerging Digital Marketing Platforms
BA-26 Data Analytics for Finance
BA-27 Digital Transf. of Businesses with AI
BA-28 Digital Commerce Strategy
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Program Requirements & Profiles
To enroll in the Bachelor in Business Administration at Universidad UCENFOTEC, applicants must complete and submit the following requirements:
University Admission Form: Complete and submit the official Universidad CENFOTEC enrollment application.
Identification Document: Present the original and a copy (both sides) of a valid identity card (national ID/cédula, passport, or DIMEX).
Passport Photo: Provide a digital passport-size photograph.
High School Diploma: Submit a certified copy of the High School Diploma (Bachillerato en Educación Media or its official equivalent duly recognized in Costa Rica).
English Language Proficiency (B2 Level): Submit an official language certificate demonstrating a minimum B2 proficiency level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Recognized standardized tests include:
TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge English Qualifications, Aptis, MET, ECPE, ELASH, PTE Academic, LanguageCert ESOL, ISE, or OET.
Technology & Hardware Requirements: Ensure reliable access to and proficiency in operating a computer equipped with internet browsing capabilities and office productivity software.
For people who know they want to go far, wherever they are.
Designed for recent high school graduates, current university students looking for a different approach, or working professionals aiming to strengthen their business acumen. No prior professional experience is required.
Graduates emerge as versatile business leaders ready for:
Strategic Vision: Connect decisions with objectives, results, and market evolution.
Lead Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics software for diagnostic and predictive evaluations.
Harness AI for Business: Apply Generative AI to analyze problems, improve processes, and support decisions without needing to be a technical programming specialist.
Direct Global Operations: Coordinate international business activities and communicate effectively in multicultural corporate environments.
Job Outlook and Employability
Business & Management: Business Analyst, Business Development Coordinator.
Strategy & Transformation: Business Transformation Coordinator, Strategy Analyst.
Operations & Processes: Business Process Analyst, Operations Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst.
Finance & Marketing: Financial Analyst, Cost Analyst, Market Intelligence Analyst.
Technology & Business: Business Technology Analyst, Digital Business Analyst.
Multinational Enterprises & Tech Firms
Companies in the Free Trade Zone (Régimen de Zona Franca)
Global Business Services and Fintechs
Consultancies and Digital Transformation agencies
Note: The professional path is broad and depends on experience, performance, sector, and specialization. This program prepares you to start or consolidate your career and progressively take on more complex management roles.
Core Differentiating Skills
AI-Driven Process Automation: Expertise in applying Generative AI tools and prompt engineering to streamline administrative workflows, improve processes, and sustain business decisions, without the need to become a technical AI specialist.
Advanced Business Data Analytics: Proficiency in executing diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive evaluations, interpreting data and statistics to evaluate alternatives and sustain decisions with critical thinking and professional judgment.
Financial Architecture & Risk Mitigation: Mastery of corporate financial diagnostics, budget oversight, cost accounting, and international regulation compliance, connecting financial decisions with organizational goals and market evolution.
Strategic & Agile Organizational Leadership: The ability to exercise leadership over people, projects, and change initiatives across different levels, designing long-term corporate plans and optimizing human capital in fast-evolving environments.
Global Commerce & Cross-Cultural Operations: Specialized skills in coordinating international business operations, managing cross-border logistics, and conducting corporate negotiations anchored in ethics, sustainability, and a deep understanding of global markets.
Executive Bilingual Communication & Power Skills: Mastery of high-impact business communication to speak the language of global business, coupled with adaptability, collaborative problem-solving, and the capacity to develop others in multicultural contexts.
Job Outlook Statistics
Employment Rate: 97%
Unemployment Rate: 3%
Average Time to Employment: 2 months
Average Income
Monthly Average Income: ₡987,524 CRC
Annual Average Income: ₡11,850,288 CRC
Work Sectors
Private Sector: 83.8%
State / Public Sector: 16.2%
Job Satisfaction
Satisfaction Score: 4.47 / 5
Investment & Financing
XperiencEd AI™ Methodology
Experiential Learning Built for the Real World
A foundational pillar of our academic model, XperiencEd AI™ is driven by a high-impact learning framework:
20% Theory
60% Practice
20% Reflection
This experience-centered approach ensures that every skill acquired is immediately actionable and directly applicable in real-world corporate environments. Powered by XperiencEd AI™, the classroom transforms into a professional simulation hub that sharpens critical decision-making, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving from day one.
An Agile Framework Designed to Elevate Employability
«Credentials as you Grow™ is an agile, modular learning ecosystem crafted for maximum flexibility, continuous skill updates, and direct alignment with global business demands.»
This progressive framework grants industry-recognized credentials as you master new capabilities, facilitating continuous professional advancement and accelerating job market entry.
Why an Ecosystem? It seamlessly interconnects advanced digital tools, practical learning pathways, and interactive resources.
Why Agile? It dynamically adapts to evolving student goals and shifting market needs through tailored, flexible education.
Why Employability? It delivers targeted, stackable credentials and high-demand competencies directly sought by top-tier employers.
Purposeful Upskilling, Reskilling, and Cross-skilling
Our learning model powers targeted career progression through:
Upskilling: Deepening expertise and advancing mastery within a core business discipline.
Reskilling: Seamlessly pivoting to master emerging business roles and digital domain requirements.
Cross-skilling: Building versatile, cross-functional capabilities in data analytics, AI integration, and corporate strategy.
Our academic faculty is composed of active industry executives and tech consultants with extensive leadership in key domain areas, including software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and DevOps.
Their up-to-date, real-world expertise guarantees that every class remains closely tied to emerging trends, global methodologies, and corporate demands. By bringing active enterprise projects, current operational challenges, and strategic vision directly into the classroom, our faculty enriches academic rigor with actionable industry insights.
Students in the Bachelor in Business Administration leverage research, data, and technology through UCENFOTEC’s specialized laboratories:
Robotics Laboratory (LabRo): Applied research in industrial, educational, and collaborative robotics workflows.
Spatial and Intelligent Systems for Human Interaction Laboratory (LaTI): Immersive Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR) experience development applied to corporate learning, healthcare, and digital interaction.
Quantum Programming and Architectures Laboratory (QPAL): Cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in quantum computing to solve complex, high-impact business and technical challenges.
International Datalogy Laboratory (LADAINA): Applied data analytics focused on high-impact social, economic, environmental, and corporate data challenges.
Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (LIAC): AI-driven business solutions development, ranging from predictive intelligence models to autonomous decision systems.
Maker Laboratory (MakerLab): Prototyping space dedicated to edge intelligence, cyber-physical systems, and technological innovation.
Financing options available
Flexible Financing Options Built Around Your Needs
At Universidad UCENFOTEC, we offer flexible financial plans designed to support your education and adapt to your personal goals:
UCENFOTEC Interest-Free Financing: Pay your term tuition in 3 direct, interest-free installments.
BAC Credomatic: Flexible 12-month installment plans (Minicuotas) available in both USD and Costa Rican Colones (CRC).
CONAPE: Specialized educational loans with competitive rates and student-friendly terms.
MUCAP: Tailored personal credit options for higher education funding.
BCR (Banco de Costa Rica): Convenient financing through the Plan BCR 0% program.
BNCR (Banco Nacional): Dedicated educational financing packages via BN Educación.
Explore Your Options: Learn more about these financial benefits and discover how to apply by visiting our Financing & Tuition Section on our official site.
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Accelerated training plan that combines two parallel and complementary paths:
– Digital Administration
– Generative AI Applied to Productivity and Administrative Management
Official Accreditation & Recognition
Universidad CENFOTEC is fully authorized as a private university by the National Council for Higher Private Education (CONESUP) in Costa Rica. Additionally, the Information Technology Training Center (Cenfotec) coexists as an authorized Higher Non-University Educational Institution recognized by the Higher Education Council (CSE). Universidad CENFOTEC is also an associate member of the National System for Higher Education Accreditation (SINAES) of Costa Rica.
