INTERVIEW WITH THE DEAN
What has becoming AMBA-accredited meant for your school? “For Egade, AMBA accreditation is more than a seal of quality and excellence: it embodies a relentless commitment to delivering rigorous, innovative and global-standard education in business management and leadership with a Latin American perspective. Our students consistently highlight the importance of accreditation in their decision-making process, especially AMBA for those seeking an MBA. It is also a powerful endorsement for global employers seeking to attract our graduates, as they can be assured that our alumni are educated to a world‑class standard. “Several decades of achieving and continually upholding AMBA status, alongside our EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, is something that underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our impact as a school. It has also strengthened our ability to build meaningful partnerships with leading business schools and organisations worldwide. It has opened up new avenues for collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint initiatives that enrich our students’
innovative approaches and the systemic capability that can help to address our region’s most pressing issues.” The impact of AI and other generative algorithms such as ChatGPT on business school education has been well-documented. What is your position on it at Egade – do you feel it’s something faculty will inevitably need to adapt to? “While the conversation around AI in business education often centres on its capacity to disrupt traditional learning models, I see its true potential in enhancement and empowerment. AI technologies can provide students with real-time feedback, simulate complex business scenarios and offer a level of interactivity that traditional educational methods simply can’t match. “The Technological Institute of Monterrey (Tecnológico de Monterrey) is well recognised for its innovative approach to new education models and technology adoption. As the first higher education institution in Latin America to develop its own generative AI model [called TECgpt] the same spirit of innovation is embedded in our DNA at Egade Business School. “We have established an
learning experiences and expand opportunities for our faculty and research.”
interdisciplinary education innovation department at Egade, focused on exploring and experimenting with new ways to incorporate AI and other emerging technologies into our academic model. It’s not enough to teach AI as a subject; we need to leverage it as a tool for our faculty to
“At Egade, internationalisation has always been a critical priority and the exceptional range of global opportunities we offer is a testament to that”
With the ongoing geopolitical unrest around the world,
climate change concerns, and socio‑economic uncertainty, how optimistic do you feel about the future of the business school sector? “I am very optimistic about the future of management education. At Egade, we see these complex challenges as opportunities to redefine the role of business and drive transformation both within Latin America and globally. “I have always been a strong advocate for the idea that business can and should be a force for good in society. Businesses are responsible for addressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality and resource scarcity; it follows, therefore, that aligning business strategies with societal needs can lead to long-term success. Future business leaders need to be equipped with a mindset and skill set that is ethical, innovative and focused on long-term value creation for all stakeholders and our planet. “Our responsibility as educators in Latin America and beyond is to shape business leaders who are inspired to be part of the solution and prepared to make a meaningful difference.”
support and enhance their teaching and research impact. For us, preparing our faculty to harness the full potential of next-gen technology is about improving the learning experience and preparing our future graduates to be leaders for the age of AI.” How important are international rankings to your school? “In a fragmented global education market, respected international rankings serve to connect prospective students, faculty and employers with top business schools. At Egade, internationalisation has always been a critical priority and the exceptional range of global opportunities we offer to our students, faculty and graduates is a testament to that. “However, like many schools outside the United States and Europe, showcasing our capabilities on a global scale is not always easy. International rankings can help by providing visibility, meaning that prospective students worldwide can discover what a school like our has to offer in a global context.”
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