MASTER'S DEGREE IN LABOR LAW AND SOCIAL SECURITY

Qualified Registration MEN: 001582 of February 16, 2022
Expiration date: February 16, 2029
SNIES: 110960
Number of Credits: 50

WHY STUDY A MASTER'S DEGREE IN LABOR LAW AND SOCIAL SECURITY?

Title

Master's Degree in Labor Law and Social Security

Duration

4 Semesters

Modality

Face-to-face

Worth

$36.674.400 + Stamp 1%, applies to registration fee without discount

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Meet our teaching staff

Victoria Amalia Preciado Burgos
Victoria Amalia Preciado Burgosteacher
Lawyer, Master of Laws.
Rafael Alberto Zuñiga Mercado
Rafael Alberto Zuñiga Mercadoteacher
Lawyer, Specialist in Social Security, Master of Laws and Doctoral Candidate in Administration -Litigation in Liability and Insurance- Area of Labor Law and Social Security.
Andrés Botero Bernal
Andrés Botero Bernalteacher
Lawyer and graduate in philosophy and letters, Specialist in University Teaching, Specialist in Psycho-Social Contextualization of Crime. a European University Master, Doctor in History of Law and Doctor in Law.
José Alejandro Torres García
José Alejandro Torres Garcíateacher
Lawyer, Master of Laws, Specialization in Financial Law.
Iroldo Ramón Lara Oteroteacher
Bleidis Vanessa Quintana Pérez
Bleidis Vanessa Quintana Pérezteacher
Lawyer. Specialist in Labor Law and Social Security. Master's degree in International Cooperation for Development.
Rafael Sayas Contrerasteacher
Andrés Felipe Fernández Rochateacher
Lawyer, Specialist in Labor Law and Industrial Relations. University of the Andes. Specialist in Economics, Master's in Business Law, Master's in Labor Law and Sciences.
Abel Martínez López
Abel Martínez Lópezteacher
Specialist in Labor Law and Social Security, Master in Labor Law and Social Security.
Jaime Camilo Bermejo
Jaime Camilo Bermejoteacher
Lawyer, Doctor of Political Science; Doctor of Law, Master of Administrative Law; Master of Constitutional Law; Specialist in Constitutional Law.
Aníbal Toscano Henández
Aníbal Toscano Hernándezteacher
Economist, MBA and PhD in Economics and Business.
Tania María Baquero Suárezteacher
Lawyer, PhD in Political Science, Master of Laws, Specialist in Quality Systems and Auditing of Health Services, Specialist in Administrative Law, Specialist in Tax Management.
Deisy Yanet Acevedo Summay
Deisy Yanet Acevedo Summayteacher
Master of Laws, with emphasis on Labor Law, Specialist in Social Security, Health, Pensions and Occupational Risks, and Specialist in Law.
Luis Alberto Torres Tarazonateacher
Pedro José Salgado Bustillo
Pedro José Salgado Bustilloteacher
Lawyer, Specialist in Social Security, Specialist in Medical Law, Master in Medical Law.
Alonso Cortina Acevedoteacher
  • To offer a curriculum with interdisciplinary content for the economic, legal and social context of Labor Law and Social Security in elective courses.
  • To promote the study of science and the scientific method as the research system for obtaining valid knowledge in the handling of matters concerning Labor Law and Social Security within an economic, legal and social context.
  • To contribute to the social function of collaborating with the authorities in the preservation and improvement of the legal, economic and social order of the Colombian State, and in the realization of a correct and complete administration of contractual, legal and regulatory relations within a spirit of economic coordination and social balance.
  • To generate scientific knowledge through the production of academic work with investigative rigor for publication on research related to the field of Labor Law and Social Security within an economic, legal and social context.
  • To explain the normative, economic and social system of the Colombian State in matters of Labor Law and Social Security according to the global, regional and local context, in order to propose solutions to conflicts of national and international relations from comparative law.

Once the academic program is completed, the student is able to opt for the respective degree through the Legal Act called DEGREE.

  • Having completed and passed all valid subjects and modules required by the respective program.
  • Having obtained a total weighted average of no less than three point five (3.5).
  • Cancel the graduation fees required by the University, pro-culture stamp, photocopy of Identity Documents enlarged to 150% and be up to date with all concepts, with the University.
  • Not to be involved in a disciplinary process or to be serving a serious sanction.
  • Having completed the practical work and application required by the program.
  • Comply with all the specific requirements of each program in addition to the general, mandatory requirements, which must be made known in a timely manner.

SEMESTER I

  • Ethics and social responsibility
  • Hermeneutics and legal logic
  • History of Social Law, Labor Law and Social Security
  • Constitutional Block: Foundations and principles of Labor Law and Social Security
  • Interdisciplinary Elective: Economic Law or Business Law or Social Justice
  • Research I

SEMESTER II

  • Individual Labor Law
  • Collective Labor Law
  • Social Market Economy
  • International Labour and Social Security Standards
  • Interdisciplinary Elective: International Economic Law or Human Talent and Human Resources Management or Human Development and Social Welfare
  • Research II

SEMESTER III

  • General Pension System
  • General Health System
  • General System of Occupational Risks
  • Labor Administrative Law
  • Elective III: Economic Analysis of Law or Organizational Analysis or Decent Work and Economic Development
  • Research III

SEMESTER IV

  • Procedural Law of Labor and Social Security
  • Cassation and Analysis of Constitutional and Labor Jurisprudence
  • Labor Law and Social Security: Colombia in the Global Context
  • Elective IV: Occupational Safety and Health or Enhanced Job Stability or Theories of Social Conflict
  • Research Thesis
  • Defense of the degree project (research training)

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Registration form duly completed, signed and with photos attached.
  • Proof of payment for registration fees.
  • Photocopy of Graduation Certificate and Professional Title Diploma. (Or certification that the graduation requirements are pending for undergraduate students of our University who choose the Coterminal option).
  • Official transcript of grades for the entire undergraduate degree program. (Not applicable if you are a graduate)
    of our University).
  • Photocopy of ID card enlarged to 150%.
  • Resume with supporting documents. (Additional academic training and
    experience)

* Coterminal programs give undergraduate students at our university the opportunity to complete the first semester of a postgraduate program, whether a specialization or a master's degree, while finishing their undergraduate studies, fulfilling the graduation requirement to obtain their professional title and simultaneously advancing their postgraduate studies.

REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS

  • Registration form: Completed
  • Proof of payment: For registration fees.
  • University degree: Undergraduate degree (professional career) apostilled by the
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant entity in the country of origin, or
    sealed by the Consul of Colombia, apostilled or with an apostille from The Hague.
  • Academic grades: Undergraduate transcript and grading scale
    weighing.
  • Resume: Updated and verifiable supporting documents
  • Language: If your native language is not Spanish, you must demonstrate proficiency in the
    language, a B1 or B2 level of Spanish proficiency (upper-intermediate) certification
    according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • Specific requirements: Depending on the postgraduate program, an interview may be required.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS

  • Once admitted to the program, you must submit the following documents to formalize your application.
    tuition:
  • Identity document: Copy of passport.
  • Visa: Copy of the Visa (must allow higher education activities in
    Colombia) and the Foreigner's Identification Card.
  • Health insurance: Health insurance policy with full coverage globally or in Colombia
    for the entire duration of your studies

Important note! Documents issued in a language other than Spanish must include
official translation.

The Master's Degree in Labor Law and Social Security is in
ability to identify, interpret, analyze and apply standards
substantive and procedural aspects of Labor and Social Security Law
Social in the economic and social contexts of the national order and
international, achieving optimal performance such as:

  • Manager of commercial companies, establishments, businesses and
    public and private institutions.
  • Expert in the formulation and implementation of legally sound business strategies within a context
    national or international economic and social issues.
  • Consultant in matters of Labor Law and Social Security at the national and international level.
  • Advisor in the design, management and execution of economic and financial strategies of a company based on the interpretation of accounting and financial information under a decent work and social development approach.
  • Manager for the creation, planning, execution, administration and evaluation of welfare and social development programs.
  • Advisor in research in the area of Labor Law and Social Security, administration, economics and social issues.
  • Consultant for the organization and development of the company's legal and social relations, in matters of Labor Law and Social Security.
  • Consultant or advisor in the legal and human resources areas in the public and private sectors.
  • Public policy analyst specializing in Labor Law and Social Security with an emphasis on economic aspects.

The final project of a Master's degree is a thesis, which is an individual work that aims to develop the student's skills in knowledge research or artistic creation to formulate and solve disciplinary, interdisciplinary artistic or professional problems, through academic argumentation, the use of instruments and the processes of research and creation.

All final degree projects for Postgraduate programs must comply with the rules and guidelines set out in the protocol for degree projects.

Everything related to the intellectual property of the original results obtained by the student in their final work or thesis must be in accordance with the provisions of national and international laws and the statutes of the University.

No student may receive a degree while under disciplinary probation or with outstanding financial obligations to the Institution.

  • Resume: 60%
  • Interview: 40%

TOTAL 100%

Program Manager

Dr. Bleidis Vanessa Quintana Perez

Lawyer, Researcher at the Cartagena Labor Market Observatory, Coordinator of the International Republican Institute (IRI), Coordinator of the Cartagena Documentation and Transparency Center – La Virgen and Tourist District, trainer at the Higher School of Public Administration (ESAP).

Program Coordinator

Dr. Alfredo Lorduy Bolivar

Lawyer graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Cartagena. Specialist and Master's degree in Labor Law and Social Security from the University of the North. Member of the Labor Lawyers Association. Professor at the University of Sinú – Cartagena Campus. Professional experience as a legal consultant in human resource management for companies in the private and public sectors.