Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE)

IPADE, the Universidad Panamericana’s business school, was founded in Mexico City in 1967, by a group of businessmen with the mission to educate leaders who are able to transform organizations and society, grounded on a global vision and social responsibility.IPADE is considered by several international rankings as the #1 business school in Latin America and among the top business schoold worldwide. It has over 27,000 graduates who are now part of the corporate world in top management positions in recognized companies. IPADE is the first and only business school focused on managing companies in Mexico, and is a recognized leader throughout the Latin America region because of its program offerings. IPADE has a permanent presence in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, and offers itinerant campus experiences throughout Mexico.In the Financial Times Rankings, published on January, our Full-time MBA Programme has again been ranked with the best Business Schools in the world. According to FT, IPADE´s Full-time MBA is the leading Programme in Mexico and Latin America. We are also placed at the 64th position, globally.General facts:Venues: Mexico city and MonterreyLength: 22 monthsDedication: Full Time (Monday thru Friday from 8:00-17:00)Language: Spanish (1st year) and English (2nd year)Teaching Methodology: Case Method, 100% practicalIntakes: SeptemberClass profile:Average age: 26 years oldAverage professional experience: 2 years minimum; 4 years averageGender: 77% Male, 23% FemaleSize: 130 Full Time Students Program Highlights:•Mandatory Exchange program in the 2nd year (+52 partnerships with other top business schools) •Optional Spanish lessons prior to entry to the program•Summer Internship at the end of the 1st year (mandatory)•Elective classes •Student-run Clubs and Associations based on the industry or area of their interest•International Competitions with other business schools (Case Competitions, Business Simulation, Soccer Cup, Sailing Competition, among others) For further information:www.ipade.mx"Inspiring people, developing leaders"