Law

RPC-SO-09-No.174-2023

Master’s Degree in Criminal Law

The program aims to prepare professionals through advanced critical analysis of the principal conceptual and methodological foundations of Criminal Law and related fields from the particular perspective of Ecuadorian society, enabling them to develop the competencies required to resolve conflicts in criminal law practice.

Modality
100% Online

Classes Start
June

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Why Pursue a Master’s Degree in Criminal Law?

ECOTEC Online has established itself as a leading university in Ecuador, internationally recognized for its academic quality, innovation, and focus on global employability. Its presence in rankings such as QS, Innovatec, and Top 3 Member Experience reflects its commitment to comprehensive, high-impact education.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Recent digital passport-style photograph.
  • Updated color copy of both sides of the national ID card or, for international students, a passport, in PDF format.
  • High school diploma certificate downloaded from the Ministry of Education website.
  • Undergraduate Degree Record downloaded as a PDF from the SENESCYT platform or its equivalent.
  • National ID card and photograph.
  • Physical copy of the undergraduate degree issued by the University.
  • Undergraduate degree registered with SENESCYT.
  • CONADIS card (optional, only if the applicant declares a disability).

  • Recent digital passport-style photograph.

  • Updated color copy of both sides of the national ID card or, for international students, a passport, in PDF format.

  • High school diploma certificate downloaded from the Ministry of Education website.

  • Undergraduate Degree Record downloaded as a PDF from the SENESCYT platform or its equivalent.

Proven Educational Technology

At ECOTEC ONLINE, you study through Blackboard, where your classes, course materials, assessments, and conversations with instructors are all available in one place. Join live sessions or catch up by watching the recordings, submit assignments from your phone, and get answers whenever questions arise. No switching between apps and no wasted time.

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Graduate Profile

Interpret criminal law provisions in accordance with constitutional principles, values, and rules and the principles of Criminal Law.
Critically examine the legal concepts related to organized crime, its principal criminal offenses, and its national and international impact.
Evaluate the principles and defining elements of Economic Criminal Law and its criminal offenses.
Apply current case-law trends concerning the principles and principal institutions of Criminal Procedure Law to resolve legal problems. The competencies developed throughout the program include critical analysis, creative decision-making, effective communication, and collaborative work grounded in leadership and ethics.
Apply ethical principles and tools to positively influence professional conduct.
Understand Ecuador’s legal framework and the structure of its legal system for application in professional practice.
Apply the principles and rules of legal interpretation to ensure the proper conduct of legal proceedings.
Evaluate factual situations, legal arguments, and judicial decisions to strengthen analytical and legal reasoning skills.
Use legal research tools to analyze and interpret statutory provisions, case law, and legal cases.
Integrate the knowledge acquired to address a current legal issue in the field of Criminal Law through a research project.