About Tecnológico de Monterrey
Founded in 1943 by MIT-educated industrialist Eugenio Garza Sada, Tecnológico de Monterrey has grown into one of Latin America's most prestigious private research universities. Starting with just 350 students and 14 professors in a mansion in Monterrey, it now operates across 26 campuses throughout Mexico, serving over 96,000 students. The institution is known for its innovation in education, strong industry connections, and commitment to technological advancement
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QS World Ranking
96,000+
Total enrollment
11,000
Faculty members
Accreditations and Rankings
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185
QS World Ranking
96,000+
Total enrollment
11,000
Faculty members
Accreditations and Rankings
Tecnológico de Monterrey Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
Tecnológico de Monterrey demonstrates exceptional commitment to career development and employability, as evidenced by its ranking of 26th worldwide in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings. The institution's strong industry connections, established through its founding principles of providing skilled personnel to corporations, continue to benefit students' career prospects. The university's TEC21 Educational Model emphasizes experiential learning through real-world challenges, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for professional success. The institution's extensive network of campuses and international offices provides students with broad exposure to career opportunities both in Mexico and globally
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Employment Rate 3 Months
97%
Long Term Employment Rate
460,293
Alumni Network Size
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Active Alumni Associations Mexico
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
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Dr. Iván Adolfo Valdovinos Hernández serves as Director of MBA Fly-In Programs at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey. With a background as a Certified Public Accountant and MSc in Finance from Tecnológico de Monterrey, he earned his PhD in Accounting and Finance from Manchester Business School in 2010, where his thesis on subsidiary control systems won the best business thesis award at the 41st Research and Development Congress. His professional experience includes partnership at Grupo Strategia Corporativa México (2001-2005), visiting professorship at the University of San Diego (2015), and membership in the Professional Research Commission of the Guadalajara Accountants College (2011-2017). Currently, he combines his role as program director with teaching as an Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance, while serving on the audit committee of a Guadalajara financial firm. His research interests focus on management and financial accounting, and he has contributed significantly to corporate evaluation programs like "Las Mejores Empresas Mexicanas."
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Daniel Meade Monteverde holds a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, and has completed leadership and management training at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He has served as a visiting professor at Pforzheim Business School in Germany, University of San Diego in the U.S., and the Summer Courses at the University of the Basque Country in Spain. He is part of the academic staff at the World Bank Institute and a guest speaker at IESE Business School in Spain. Recognized as a Thought Leader by BetterManagement.Com in the U.S., he has received the International Taguchi Prize from Japan, a Teaching Excellence Award, and the Rómulo Garza Research Award from ITESM. As a consultant, Daniel specializes in strategic planning, organizational culture, negotiation, and decision-making, with experience working in countries including the U.S., France, Germany, Spain, South Korea, and New Zealand.
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Dr. Luz María Vargas Reguer holds a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed specialized training in microprocessor research at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy. She also earned a certificate in crisis counseling from the University of St. Thomas. Her professional experience includes serving as an information analysis specialist at the Electric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto, California, and as a project evaluation advisor for the World Bank Institute. At Tecnológico de Monterrey, she has distinguished herself as a highly-rated professor in both the Computer Science and Engineering/Architecture departments. Her research contributions include work on sustainable housing projects at ITESM and co-authoring research on business sustainability in China sponsored by the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants. She has also dedicated years to crisis counseling at the University Hospital of Monterrey, combining her technical expertise with humanitarian service.
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Jesús Aguilar is Director of Business Engineering and Information Technologies programs at Tecnológico de Monterrey. He holds a Computer Systems Engineering degree, with master's degrees in Business from EGADE Business School and Information Technologies and Communication from Politecnico di Milano. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Interface Design at the University of Barcelona, he specializes in ERPs, Interactive Design, and Data Visualization. His professional experience includes roles as Technical Support Manager at Grant Prideco and Systems Manager at Aceros RGG. As a professor, he has taught Interactive Media Design and Production for six years, focusing on user analysis and design solutions. He has led significant data visualization projects with major companies including Heineken México, CEMEX, and Telefónica, and launched the Data Science Hub initiative at Tec de Monterrey in 2019. His expertise combines academic excellence with practical industry applications in digital transformation and business technology.
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Fernando Daniel Sierra Saavedra combines academic expertise with international business experience as a Professor at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree and MBA in Finance from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, complemented by a Master's in Marketing with a concentration in Brand Management from EGADE Business School. Currently serving as Global Marketing Projects Manager at Sumitomo Heavy Industries in Tokyo, Japan, he brings two decades of leadership experience from roles at prestigious organizations including Laureate International Universities, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Ternium. His unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience in global marketing enriches his teaching at EGADE Business School
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Brenda Aranda de la Garza combines academic expertise with extensive digital marketing experience as a Professor at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey. She holds a Master's in Marketing from EGADE Business School and a Bachelor's in Communication Sciences from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Currently serving as Search and Digital Media Coordinator at The Home Depot México, she oversees digital marketing strategy and advertising campaign performance. With over five years of experience leading digital media for various brands, she has developed expertise in digital marketing consulting, market research, and strategic media planning. Her portfolio includes work with prominent brands such as Subaru México, VivaAerobus, Terra Regia, and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. Her practical industry experience enriches her teaching approach at EGADE Business School
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Educational Technology Innovator and AI Integration Specialist at Tecnológico de Monterrey
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Dr. Luis Morán serves as the Living Lab and Experiential Classroom Coordinator at Tecnológico de Monterrey, bringing a diverse academic background that includes a doctorate in Engineering Sciences, a master's in Applied Statistics, and a degree in Industrial Physics Engineering. His expertise spans educational innovation, multimodal learning analytics, and technology validation in higher education. As coordinator of the IFE Living Lab, he leads projects implementing educational technologies both inside and outside the classroom. His professional experience includes roles in organizational development, treasury, human resources, strategic planning, and business intelligence. At the Institute for the Future of Education, he focuses on developing groundbreaking experimental educational research, particularly in multimodal learning analytics and technology integration in teaching environments. His work contributes significantly to advancing educational innovation through practical experimentation and data-driven approache
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Dr. Carlos Alberto Tena Sánchez is a Professor at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, specializing in Leadership, Entrepreneurship Teams, Communication Skills, and Negotiation Skills. He holds a Master's in Human Development from UIA and a Doctorate in Human Development from UNAG, complemented by ICT Coaching Certification. As Director General of Kairos Business Productivity and Coordinator of the Management Skills Diploma at ITAM, he brings extensive expertise in stress management and integral health. His teaching focuses on developing effective leadership and communication skills, while his research contributes to understanding human development in business contexts. He has contributed significantly to the MicroMasters program in Humanities & Soft Skills at Tecnológico de Monterrey1, where he helps students develop crucial professional competencies in leadership and communication.
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Dr. Elliott Kruse serves as a Professor in the Department of Strategy and Leadership at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey. He earned his PhD from the University of California, Riverside, followed by postdoctoral research positions at Princeton University and Vanderbilt University. As Leader of the Thematic Area Research Group in Leadership, his research focuses on how values shape leadership and well-being, with particular interest in problem-solving, negotiation, and innovative design. His notable publications include work on physician humility, gratitude, and decision-making bias, with his research earning the Best Article Award from the Academy of Management's Organizational Behavior Division. At EGADE Business School's Santa Fe campus, he teaches courses in leadership and organizational behavior while continuing his research on ethics, motivation, and decision-making in organizational contexts
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Dr. Miguel Ángel Castro Morales combines expertise in financial sciences and information technology at Tecnológico de Monterrey. He holds a doctorate in Financial Sciences from EGADE Business School and a master's degree in Finance from the same institution, complemented by his background in Information Technology from Tecnológico de Monterrey. His expertise spans business and information technologies, blockchain applications, microfinance, investments, and data science. His professional credentials include certifications in Blockchain for Business from Berkeley FinTech Institute and FinTech from the Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles. As a member of BGS International Business Honor Society, he contributes to the academic community through his research and teaching in emerging financial technologies and their business applications
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Dr. Joél Sánchez Bermúdez combines expertise in physics, space sciences, and artificial intelligence at Tecnológico de Monterrey. He holds a doctorate in Physics and Space Sciences, complemented by a Master's in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Granada, Spain, and a Mechatronics Engineering degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey. As a member of Mexico's National System of Researchers specializing in artificial intelligence, he focuses on developing and implementing advanced AI solutions for large-scale data projects and business processes. His work bridges theoretical physics with practical AI applications, contributing to both academic research and industry solutions. His expertise in data analysis and machine learning has led to significant developments in AI implementation for business processes and large-scale data management.
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Dr. Luis A. Hernández Arámburo serves as a Consulting Professor in the Master's in Finance program and Director of the Energy Management Specialty at EGADE Business School Santa Fe Campus. With a PhD in Economics from UCLA and an undergraduate degree from Universidad de las Américas Puebla, he combines academic expertise with extensive industry experience. As a partner at Valuación Análisis y Riesgo Financiero, he specializes in derivatives, market risks, and corporate balance management. His distinguished career includes executive positions at HSBC México as Director of Financing and Risk Management for Global Markets, Vice-President of Structured Finance at Citigroup in New York, and roles at Banamex's Debt Markets division. His public sector experience encompasses positions at the Ministry of Finance and Foreign Affairs, and research work at Germany's Bundesbank. He currently serves as Independent Counsel for CFE EPS I, advisor to FOCIR, and chairs risk committees for the Mining Development Trust and FOVISSSTE. His expertise spans financial innovation, energy business models, and risk management.
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Dr. José Antonio Núñez Mora is a Full-Time Research Professor at EGADE Business School Santa Fe, bringing extensive expertise in financial mathematics and risk management. He served as director of doctoral programs at EGADE Business School Mexico City from 2006 to 2014. With degrees including a Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics from Instituto Politécnico Nacional, a Master's in Economics from El Colegio de México, and a Doctorate in Administration specializing in Finance from Tecnológico de Monterrey, he combines strong theoretical foundations with practical applications. As a Level 2 member of Mexico's National System of Researchers (SNI-CONACYT), he directs the EGADE Business School's Journal of Administration, Finance, and Economics. His research focuses on financial mathematics, particularly stochastic processes, financial econometrics, and risk management and derivatives. He has supervised numerous doctoral dissertations and contributed significantly to research on pension reforms' macroeconomic impact in Mexico.
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Eduardo Pérez Gorostieta holds a Master’s degree in Humanistic Studies from Tecnológico de Monterrey. With 25 years of executive experience in Mexican companies and 15 years as an independent consultant specializing in strategies and development, he brings extensive expertise to his teaching. Since 1980, he has been a part-time professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey, contributing to the departments of Industrial Engineering, Administration and Finance, and currently Philosophy and Ethics at the Monterrey Campus.
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Dr. Manuel Macías García is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus, where he has served since 1994. He holds a doctorate in Engineering from Dresden University of Technology, Germany, and a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey. His expertise spans Electronics, Power Electronics, and Electric Machine Control, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. He has led significant research initiatives, including coordinating the Research Chair in "Robotized Design of Manufacturing Cells" and developing the National Network of Remote Laboratories project. Through collaborations with National Instruments and Siemens Automation & Drives, he has implemented Virtual Instrumentation projects for remote monitoring and control. His contributions include designing and implementing Industrial Electronics laboratories, Electric Machine Control facilities, and Virtual Reality Laboratories for Industrial Automation across multiple Tecnológico de Monterrey campuses
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Rodolfo Anaya Zamora serves as a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus. He holds both a Master's degree in Engineering and Electronics and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communications Engineering from ITESM. His teaching portfolio includes Electric Circuits, Analog Electronics, and Electric Power Generation and Transmission for undergraduate students. As the former coordinator of laboratories in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2008-2015), he developed significant expertise in laboratory management and practical education. His professional experience spans both academic and industrial sectors, contributing to educational innovation projects that enhance the teaching-learning process in electrical and electronic engineering. His work focuses on developing practical laboratory experiences and implementing innovative teaching methodologies to improve engineering education.
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Cornelio Contreras Hinojosa brings extensive academic experience to his role at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he has served since 1978. He holds two master's degrees from ITESM: one in Information Systems (1982) and another in Energy Engineering (2012), along with a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering. His teaching career began in the Computer Science Department, where he has taught undergraduate courses in Digital Circuits, Electronics, Computer Simulation, Programming, Numerical Methods, and Computer Networks. Since 2009, he has also served as a full-time professor in the Electrical Engineering Department, teaching Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Numerical Methods, and Programming Languages. His commitment to practical education is demonstrated through his coordination of student internships with companies in Monterrey, bridging theoretical knowledge with industry applications.
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Dr. Jorge E. Velarde Chapa, Director at EGADE Business School, leads academic programs and brings 20+ years of expertise in economics, finance, consulting, and executive education.
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Dr. Moya Dávila is an expert in entrepreneurship, innovation, venture capital, finance, investment project valuation, obtaining bank and venture financing, and valuation of startups.