ACCREDITATION UPDATE
DIRECTOR DIALOGUE
FACTS & FIGURES
There are more than 3,000 students at UC School of Management, of which around 40 per cent are female. Across UC as a whole, there were approximately 33,000 students and 3,500 professors in 2023/24. The value of lifelong learning is emphasised in the school’s MBA portfolio through its MBA 4 Life initiative. Every quarter, the school offers its graduates places on workshops or electives to update or reinforce their knowledge, connecting its alumni and bringing together different professional experiences. The UC Faculty of Economics and Administration is affiliated with eight different research centres. Among these is J-PAL, which seeks to reduce poverty and improve quality of life across Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the UC Interdisciplinary Centre for Global Change, tasked with generating solutions that contribute to society’s sustainable development.
José Tessada
Head of the UC School of Management
3,000+ Students at UC School of Management
What has AMBA accreditation and membership of the AMBA network meant for your school since it first achieved accreditation? “AMBA accreditation and membership in the AMBA network has solidified our position as a globally recognised institution of excellence and high quality. Achieving this distinction is both an honour and a responsibility. It drives us to uphold the highest standards in education while fostering a positive and lasting impact on society. “It also reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our students, faculty, stakeholders and the broader community, while serving as a powerful motivator to continuously innovate, improve and lead in the pursuit of academic and professional excellence.” How would you describe your business school’s unique selling point (USP) to other members of the AMBA network? “Our USP is our unwavering commitment to the common good. Our mission is to serve society by providing an education of excellence and fostering cutting-edge research. Our purpose is to continuously seek ways to enhance the wellbeing of our community, engaging in public debate and contributing service to a wider audience through our executive education programmes. “We are dedicated to educating the best students in our country, offering them a strong foundation in business, as well as in ethics, responsibility and sustainability. In so doing, we aim to make a meaningful impact on our country and region, guided by a Catholic ethos.”
1888 Date of Universidad Católica (UC)’s establishment
33,000 Approximate number of students at UC
1996 Launch of the MBA at UC School of Management
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