Auditing and Management Control

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The Audit and Management Control degree trains professionals who contribute to the improvement of operations in all areas of the industry, who are capable of exercising internal controls (prior, recurrent and subsequent), which promote the continuous improvement of management processes (risks, control and administration); and, that they carry out audits to evaluate compliance with laws, norms and standards that safeguard the resources of public and private institutions.

* Undergraduate tuition/fees:
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador in its Article 356, among other principles, establishes that third-level public higher education will be tuition/fees free.  Zero cost education is linked to the academic responsibility of the students.

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We are looking for reflective, observant, analytical, perseverant young people, with numerical reasoning, abstraction and communication skills; with great interest in social sciences and mathematics, as well as a good disposition to work in a team and under pressure, using technological tools.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • Perform your professional duties, as a manager of your own business or as an advisor in the implementation and evaluation of management systems, internal control of organizations with management system methodologies in order to responsibly promote the improvement of quality and efficiency in the business aspects.
  • Ruling on the financial situation of companies through critical assessment in accordance with regulations, legal and ethical provisions in order to issue recommendations.
  • Improve the skills and technical knowledge related to your work activity throughout your professional life, taking contemporary issues as a reference for decision-making in public and private companies.

STUDENT OUTCOMES

  • Participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of management systems of internal control following methodologies and good practices meeting the needs of any organization.
  • Evaluate the financial information and the fiscal fullfilments considering the current norms and law with the purpose of giving a technical opinion to enhance de decision making process at any organization. 

At the completion of the degree students are prepared to work in management positions in the areas of Auditing, process design, internal control, an d finance. Also, as a consultant or external auditor.

Occupational Profile

Our graduates are able to develop the following tasks:

  • To be an enterpreneur.
  • To participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of  management systems, internal control, following good practices and methodologies to meet the requeriments of organizations.
  • Evaluate the financial information and the accomplisment of fiscal subjects within an organization, considering current regulations, to form a technical opinion to make decisions. 
  • Finish the curriculum.
  • Accomplish 336 hours of internship.
  • Deliver the graduation project according to the requirements needed at the time of the graduation.

The Capstone Project is a culminating requirement for graduation. These projects provide students with the experience of applying acquired knowledge and skills to the needs of society, with a focus on sustainability.
The IDEAR Fair showcases all Capstone projects, offering students a valuable opportunity to showcase their work and hone soft skills such as communication and teamwork. It is also a space for students to network with potential clients and future employers.
Explore all of the Capstone projects completed by the Auditing and Management Control program. 

DID YOU KNOW?

Graduates in Audit and Management Control have the ability to sign financial statements, which gives them the authority and responsibility to ensure the accuracy and integrity of organizations' financial statements. This is not only a testament to the knowledge and experience gained during your training, but also a recognition of your commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in your work.
In addition, professionals are also authorized to sign statements before the SRI. This is essential, since these declarations are crucial for the tax compliance of companies and individuals. The signature of a graduate in Audit and Management Control implies that the reports presented comply with current tax regulations and are truthful.