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
The two institutions have put together objectives and efforts to
contribute to the integral and sustainable development of
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
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
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
V. RECOGNITION AND CERTIFICATION
The students who satisfactorily completes the program will receive
the following credits:
1. Universidad del Valle de
2.
VI. REQUIREMENTS
1.
Degree at a Licenciate level or equivalent.
2.
Spanish and English. Some of
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
2.
VIII. TIME AND LOCATION
The program is offered according to a specific schedule at
Universidad del Valle de
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
Ph.: 1 (502) 2364-0336/40 and
2364-0492/5
Extension 377 and 405
e-mails: cparedes@uvg.edu.gt
Dr. Parr Rosson
Department of Agricultural
Economics
UVG-TAMU Masters in Applied Economics &
Business Administration Program
2124 TAMU
Tel.:
(979) 845-3070
e-mail: prosson@tamu.edu