GENERAL INFORMATION

We have the pleasure of announcing the new year of the Master of Applied Economy and Business Administration of the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and Texas A&M Cooperative Program.

The two institutions have put together objectives and efforts to contribute to the integral and sustainable development of Guatemala and Central America by means of teaching professionals at the highest executive level, including Business Managers.   Our goal is to enable the business sector to effectively compete in the every day global business environment.

The program presents instruction on the important topics of today.  Among the topics covered are advanced managerial skills, technological change, economic applications to freer markets, business strategies, finances, macro-economy, marketing of products, international trade, total quality management, managerial economics, international finance, among others.   The faculty that will be teaching these courses are from the United States of America and Guatemala of well known international prestige.

 

I.             OBJECTIVES

Provide a substantial contribution to the formation of Guatemalan and Central American professionals with the highest and most up to date professional training in Business Management, so that they will successfully perform in an increasingly demanding and competitive global industry.

II.          JUSTIFICATION

Guatemala and Central America are in the process of modernizing their business and industrial activities in order to competitively participate in the every day demanding national and international commerce.

In order to compete in the national and international market, countries of the region require the efficient use of resources which will allow demand to be satisfied.  Therefore, training and the development of modern skills are basic in economic business management and the formation of leaders within the country.

III.        STUDENTS PROFILE

The target group is made up of professionals who have graduated with engineering, economics, life, chemistry and social sciences majors who, preferably, also have experience in positions at a management level.

IV.         COORDINATION

The program is coordinated by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and Texas A&M University, who have jointly and carefully developed the contents of each course to be offered ensuring the highest qualifications of the participating professional upon graduation.

V.           RECOGNITION AND CERTIFICATION

The students who satisfactorily completes the program will receive the following credits:

1.  Universidad del Valle de Guatemala will grant the title of Master in Applied Economics and Business Administration.

2.  Texas A&M University will issue a Certificate of Continuing Education in Applied Economics and Business Administration, valid for credit-hours "CEU" of the Office of Continuing Education.

VI.         REQUIREMENTS

1.  Degree at a Licenciate level or equivalent.

2.  Spanish and English.  Some of Texas A&M University professors teach their classes in English, therefore, proficiency in this language is required.  ELASH and/or TOEFFEL will be requested.

3.  Personal computer.

VII.      FACULTY

The effort by the Cooperative Program UVG/TAMU in offering the knowledge of the highest-level professors is exceptional.  The fulfillment of the objective is greatly dependent upon the capacity, knowledge and experience of the faculty who is listed as follows:

1.  Universidad del Valle de Guatemala  

  • Eduardo Alvarez Massis
  • M. Jimenez
  • J. R. Lam
  • Carlos Paredes De la Vega
  • Alvaro Reynoso Urzua

2.  Texas A&M University  

  • David Bessler
  • Julian Gaspar
  • Charlie Hall
  • Lonnie Jones
  • Kerry Litzenberg
  • Desmond Ng
  • John Penson
  • Luis Ribera
  • Parr Rosson
  • Mark Welch  

 

VIII.    TIME AND LOCATION

The program is offered according to a specific schedule at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala campus on Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30PM to 9:00PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM.


IX.         CURRICULAR PLAN

Courses are distributed in two years, from February through October each:

First Year

Microeconomics

Managerial Economics

Statistical Analysis

Operations in Business Management

Managerial Accounting

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Futures Market

Sales and Marketing

 

Second Year

Productivity and Total Quality Management

International Trade Policy Analysis

International Marketing

Business Finance

International Financial Marketing

Decision and Risk Analysis

Strategic Business Management

Business and Professional Reports

X.           REGISTRATION 

Registration dates are from December 1 to January 31.   Space is limited, therefore, pre-registration is available.

XI.         FEES

Total fees include two registrations, course costs, special events, use of equipment and written materials.  Fees will be opportunely announced.

Costs can be totally financed by the Banco Industrial, Del Valle Branch.

For more information please contact:

 

Ing. Carlos Paredes

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala

School of Engineering

Ph.: 1 (502) 2364-0336/40 and 2364-0492/5

Extension 377 and 405

e-mails:   cparedes@uvg.edu.gt

uvg-tamu@uvg.edu.gt

 

 

Dr. Parr Rosson

Department of Agricultural Economics

UVG-TAMU Masters in Applied Economics & Business Administration Program

Texas A&M University

2124 TAMU

College Station, Texas 77843-2124

Tel.: (979) 845-3070

e-mail: prosson@tamu.edu