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GLOBAL MBA FOR LATIN AMERICAN MANAGERS A P P L I C AT I O N F O R A DM I S S I O N An application for admission to Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Tecnológico de Monterrey will be considered when the following documents have been received by the Admissions Office of both universities. All supporting papers are confidential in compliance with the U.S. Government’s Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Admissions must be granted by both universities to be eligible to enroll in the GMBA program. Please print or type. If space is insufficient, use a separate sheet. The following requirements should be submitted to the Global MBA office at your campus: THUNDERBIRD TECNOLÓGICO A completed Global MBA Application for Admission form. A completed Tecnológico de Monterrey application form DE MONTERREY Student legal name form. online: http://apps03.ruv.itesm.mx:9090/SolicitudAdmision/ A US $125 application fee (no waiver/refund granted). The students should register in the Maestria en Official notice of the score received on one of the following exams: Prueba de Admisión a Estudios de Posgrado (PAEP) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Thunderbird Code is P5KH320. Official notice of the score received on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable. The Thunderbird ETS Code is 4003. Official transcripts in English, from all colleges attended, indicating courses, grades, and the degree(s) and date(s) awarded. A copy of undergraduate degree diploma. Administracion de Negocios Globales. Four color ID size photographs are required. Official notice of the score received in one of the following exams: Prueba de Admisión a Estudios de Posgrado (PAEP) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Tecnológico de Monterrey code is 8JC-71-82 Official notice of the score received on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable. Tecnológico de Monterrey code is 0843 Notarized copy of undergraduate degree diploma in Spanish. A copy of Birth Certificate. Include copy graduate degree diploma, if applicable Two letters of recommendation. Apostille or legalization where applicable. An up-to-date résumé in English. Official transcript in Spanish, from each college attended, Essay in English: #1 Required #2 is optional. indicating courses taken, grades received, and the degree(s) 1. What are your educational and professional goals for the future and date(s) awarded. Apostille or legalization where and in what ways will the Thunderbird Professional Oath of Honor be a guiding factor in your future plans? In responding to this question, describe your plans for transferring the combination of your background and the Global MBA experience to the job market and specifically which area of business interests applicable. Original birth certificate in Spanish. Apostille or legalization where applicable. Notarized copy of professional license (Cedula Profesional where applicable) you the most. (Please limit responses to 1,500 words.) 2. OPTIONAL: Is there anything that you think the Admissions Committee should know about you which might not have been covered by the rest of your application? If you believe your credentials and your first essay represent you fairly, do not feel obligated to answer this question. To facilitate processing, please place these documents in an envelope in the order listed above and deliver to the Global MBA campus coordinator. Contact information is listed in this document. APPLICATION Ms. Mrs. FOR ADMISSION Mr. Dr. O FFICE U SE O NLY C AMPUS ________________________ Legal Last Name* _______________________________________ *(Student legal name must match name on birth certificate. If name has been legally changed and it is different from name on birth certificate, attach proof documentation: i.e.: Social Security Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, Marriage License, etc.) T ECNOLÓGICO DE M ONTERREY I.D. N UMBER : ____________________ First Name _____________________________________________ Middle Name __________________________________________ T HUNDERBIRD I.D. N UMBER : ___________________________ Mother’s Last Name _____________________________________ R E Q U E S T E D * ( C O N T I N U E D ): I hereby apply for admission to Thunderbird School of Global Management and Tecnológico de Monterrey for: 2010 2011 2012 Note: Additional requirements for admissions must be met at your campus. Contact your campus coordinator. Father’s Name(s) _________________________________________ Occupation(s) ___________________________________________ Thunderbird Alumnus Yes No Tecnológico de Monterrey Alumnus Yes No Mother’s Name(s) ________________________________________ I. P ERSONAL INFORMATION Occupation(s) ___________________________________________ Address Street and No. ___________________________________________ Thunderbird Alumnus Yes No Tecnológico de Monterrey Alumnus Yes No ________________________________________________________ * This information is not required, but would be helpful for statistical City ___________________________ State __________________ purposes and for the completion of various federal reports. Country _________________ Postal Code __________________ Telephone ______________________________________________ II. E DUCATION Primary E-mail __________________________________________ 1. List in reverse chronological order (most recent first) the schools, colleges and universities attended. If degree requirements have not been met, have an interim transcript sent, citing Current Employment the work completed to date. Specify the exact degree or other Company Name _________________________________________ credential in the words of the original language. Position ________________________________________________ College/University ______________________________________ Street and No. __________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State __________________ Degree Awarded _________________________________________ Country _________________ Postal Code __________________ Major __________________________________________________ E-mail Address __________________________________________ Dates of Study ________________Date of Award _____________ Telephone ______________________________________________ Fax No. ________________________________________________ REQUESTED *: Male Female College/University ______________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ Country of Citizenship (primary) __________________________ ________________________________________________________ Country of Citizenship (secondary)_________________________ Degree Awarded _________________________________________ Place of Birth ___________________________________________ Major __________________________________________________ Student’s Date of Birth ______/______/______ (Day/Month/Year) Dates of Study ________________Date of Award _____________ Spouse’s Name __________________________________________ 2. Estimated cumulative grade point average for college and Spouse’s Citizenship _____________________________________ Number of Children _____ university work (4.0=A; 3.0=B; 2.0=C) or overall average using your school’s grading scale: ___________________________ III. T EST SCORES 2) Name ________________________________________________ List date(s) you took the GMAT or the PAEP - Prueba de Admisión a Estudios Thunderbird Alumnus Yes No de Posgrado, and the TOEFL. Include the score(s) (if known): Tecnológico de Monterrey Alumnus Yes No PAEP/GMAT (Circle one): Occupation _____________________________________________ Date __________________ Total Score _______________ VI. C OLLEGIATE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): List social, professional and honorary organizations, including Date ___________________Total Score _______________ offices held and special awards or honors received, in order of importance to you. IV. I NTERNATIONAL LIVING AND WORK EXPERIENCE 1. ______________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________ Traveled outside home country _______ countries 3. ______________________________________________________ Lived outside of home country _______ years Studied abroad outside of home country _______ years 4. ______________________________________________________ Worked outside of home country _______ years VII. S OURCES OF I N T E R E S T IN GLOBAL MBA Full-time, professional work experience since graduation and Which of the following was the most important in your decision to apply for the Global MBA program? Please check only one. prior to enrollment _______ years Par-time work experience (including internships) _______ years Faculty or staff recommendation: Name/Institution _____________________________________ V. R EFERENCES A graduate of: Thunderbird Tecnológico de Monterrey List the names of two persons who will be providing letters of Name ______________________________________________ recommendation for you. Date of graduation (if known) ___________________________ 1) Name ________________________________________________ Thunderbird Alumnus Yes No Tecnológico de Monterrey Alumnus Yes No Occupation _____________________________________________ THUNDERBIRD PROFESSIONAL OATH OF A representative or interviewer from: Thunderbird Tecnológico de Monterrey Name ______________________________________________ Newspaper or magazine articles Other___________________________________________ H O N O R : As a Thunderbird and a global citizen, I promise: I will strive to act with honesty and integrity; I will respect the rights and dignity of all people; I will strive to create sustainable prosperity worldwide; I will oppose all forms of corruption and exploitation; and I will take responsibility for my actions. As I hold true to these principles, it is my hope that I may enjoy an honorable reputation and peace of conscience. This pledge I make freely and upon my honor. Under the federal law entitled the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, enrolled students are given the right to inspect their records, including letters of recommendation. While we shall consider all letters of recommendation carefully, we believe that in many instances letters written in confidence are, in the long run, of greater utility in the assessment of a student’s qualifications, abilities, and promise. We invite you, but do not require you, to mark that you agree to the following waiver: I expressly waive any rights I might have to access the letters of recommendation under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, or any other law, regulation or policy. ___ I agree to this waiver ___ I do not agree to this waiver I certify that all information submitted by me in the Application Form and the essays is my own work, and is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that any misrepresentation or omission of facts in my application may justify a denial or cancellation of admission. Signature______________________________________________________________________ Date_____/_____/_____ (Month/Day/Year) Please Print Your Name______________________________________________________________________________________________ Thunderbird School of Global Management and Tecnológico de Monterrey subscribe to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. The schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or age in any of their policies, procedures and practices, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. GLOBAL MBA C AMPUS COORDINATORS MEXICO C IUDAD J UAREZ COSTA RICA S AN J OSE globalmba.cdj@itesm.mx globalmba@fudeci.net Tel: (52 656) 629-9100 ext. 3604 Tel: (506) 253-2038 G UADALAJARA PERU globalmba.gdl@itesm.mx L IMA Tel: (52 33) 3669-3000 ext. 3880 globalmba.lima@itesm.mx Tel: (51 1) 421-6954 ext. 18 L EÓN globalmba.leo@itesm.mx USA Tel: (52 477) 710-9066 P HOENIX , A RIZONA M EXICO C ITY globalmba@t-bird.edu globalmba.ccm@itesm.mx Tel: (52 55) 5483-2243 Tel: (1 602) 978-7565 M IAMI , F LORIDA M EXICO -S ANTA F E globalmba.mia@itesm.mx globalmba.csf@itesm.mx Tel: (1 305) 592-8306 Tel: (52 55) 9177-8046 ENROLLMENT COUNSELORS M EXICO S TATE Eva Bautista – Thunderbird globalmba.cem@itesm.mx Tel: (52 55) 5864-5638 M ONTERREY eva.bautista@thunderbird.edu Tel: (1 602) 978-7565 Patricia Breceda – Thunderbird globalmba.mty@itesm.mx Tel: (52 81) 8625-6000 ext. 6186 patricia.breceda@thunderbird.edu Tel: (1 602) 978-7535 Tel: (52 81) 8358-1400 ext. 4996 Toll Free: Mexico only 01-800-439-39-39 Diego Cavazos – Tecnológico de Monterrey diego.cavazos@itesm.mx B OLIVIA S ANTA C RUZ Tel: (52 81) 8358-1400 ext. 6165 DE LA S IERRA globalmba@upsa.edu.bo Tel: (59 13) 346-4000; ext: 225 Brenda Limon – Tecnológico de Monterrey brenda.limon@itesm.mx Tel: (52 81) 8358-1400 ext. 6169 COLOMBIA B OGOTA globalmba.colombia@itesm.mx Tel: (571) 616-8822 T H U N D E R B I R D G L O B A L M B A C O -D I R E C T O R TECNOLÓGICO Dr. Humberto “Bert” Valencia Dr. Rosario Toro E-mail: globalmba@thunderbird.edu E-mail: globalmba@itesm.mx Tel: (1 602) 978-7535 Tel: (52 81) 81-58-22-33 Fax: (1 602) 978-7874 Fax: (52 81) 8358-1400 Ext. 6176 DE MONTERREY GLOBAL MBA C O -D IRECTOR CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION TO THE OF APPLICANT RECOMMENDER : Please type or print the following information: The person whom you are recommending is applying for admis- Applicant’s Name _________________________________________ sion to the Global MBA for Latin American Managers program. ________________________________________________________ Please write a letter of recommendation on a separate sheet Your Name ______________________________________________ of paper. In considering applicants, the admissions committee typically finds that a recommendation presenting a balanced ________________________________________________________ view of an applicant’s abilities and other attributes while citing Your Position/Title _______________________________________ specific examples is most helpful. The questions and statements ________________________________________________________ below are provided as a guideline to assist you in writing your letter of recommendation. We appreciate your efforts on behalf of the applicant and your contributions to the Global MBA admission process. How long have you known the applicant? Your Organization _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Thunderbird Alumnus Yes No Tecnológico de Monterrey Alumnus Yes No Address at which we may contact you _______________________ ________________________________________________________ Define your relationship to the applicant and describe under what circumstances you have known the applicant. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ What do you consider the applicant’s most outstanding abilities? Tel:_____________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________ Comment on the applicant’s performance in or potential for effective leadership roles, including his/her level of selfconfidence and specific strengths and weaknesses. Describe, to the best of your ability, how the applicant is qualified for an international career, working at high levels of corporate or governmental responsibility. Evaluate the applicant’s interpersonal skills (effectiveness in establishing and maintaining relationships, working with supervisors, willingness to work in a team environment, etc.). Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________ Please return your recommendation letter to the applicant in an envelope after sealing it and signing your name on the flap. If you would like additional information about our program, simply check the adjacent box. Is there anything else about the applicant that you feel is important for the Admissions Committee to know? T H U N D E R B I R D G L O B A L M B A C O -D I R E C T O R TECNOLÓGICO Dr. Humberto “Bert” Valencia Dr. Rosario Toro E-mail: globalmba@thunderbird.edu E-mail: globalmba@itesm.mx Tel: (1 602) 978-7535 Tel: (52 81) 81-58-22-33 Fax: (1 602) 978-7874 Fax: (52 81) 8358-1400 Ext. 6176 DE MONTERREY GLOBAL MBA C O -D IRECTOR ABOUT THE PROGRAM Global MBA for Latin American Managers Program THUNDERBIRD FACTS Thunderbird has been ranked as the world’s top school of Latin American business environments require an innovative international business by U.S. News & World Report for graduate education to satisfy the growing demand for competent twelve consecutive years between 1996 to 2007 and The managers trained in Latin American and global business issues. Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive 2006 Business School To satisfy this need, Thunderbird School of Global Management Survey for seven consecutive years. and Tecnológico de Monterrey have formed a strategic alliance in order to offer the Global Master of Business Administration for Latin American Managers Program. Administered by Thunderbird and Tecnológico de Monterrey, Thunderbird was founded in 1946 as the first school of business to focus exclusively on international management. the program is presented in a virtual academic environment The School’s alumni number more than 36,000 and are found in every U.S. state and in 146 foreign countries. where students learn from professors drawn from both institutions, as well as from their fellow students throughout Latin America. The Global MBA program offers an education with Thunderbird graduates, known as T-birds, work in international divisions of nearly every major multinational an international focus in business management, cross-cultural corporation, in nearly every government agency that deals and executive education and international relations. with international trade, in many state departments of commerce, and in dozens of international nonprofit agencies. Currently the Global MBA for Latin American Managers program is offered in 12 receiving sites in 7 courntries – Miami, Thunderbird is accredited by AACSB International, the FL - USA; San Jose, Costa Rica; San Salvador, El Salvador; Higher Learning Commission and by the North Central Bogota, Colombia; Lima, Peru; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; and in Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) Mexico: Guadalajara, Leon, Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico State, Santa Fe. Today’s working professionals understand the importance of TECNOLÓGICO market without interruption to their current job responsibilities, global business topics, cross-cultural negotiation and communi- educational programs in 1989. a lock-step curriculum, meaning that students progress together Tecnológico de Monterrey is accredited by AACSB International, the Southern Association of Colleges through the program, taking courses in a prescribed sequence. and Schools (SACS) and the European Quality Effective global managers must speak fluent English, and all Improvement System (EQUIS). classes in the program are taught in English. Through the course of the program, students will learn from a In the 2007 fall semester, the Tecnológico de Monterrey had a total enrollment of over 186,000 students. cations, and a variety of global issues from a Latin American perspective. These new management skills are delivered through The Virtual University’s Interactive Educational Satellite System (SEIS) began to transmit and receive distance family or personal life. The 21-month program curriculum covers basic and advanced Tecnológico de Monterrey is a private institution composed of 34 campuses located throughout Latin America. needs. They will receive a world-class education from two topranked universities and learn to succeed in a global business Tecnológico de Monterrey’s EGADE has been ranked the (2004-2007). and develop in today’s global business environment. They also Global MBA for Latin American Managers program fits their MONTERREY FACTS number one business school in Mexico by Expansion moving forward with their careers and in continuing to learn understand the importance of balancing their priorities. The DE The Global MBA program is accredited by CIEES (Comités Interinstitucionales para la Evaluación de la blended format. Face-to-face seminars, live classes delivered via Educación Superior), a committee designed to assist in satellite and local tutors for onsite case discussions are all used the improvement of higher education quality in Mexico. to deliver a world-class education. CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION TO THE OF APPLICANT RECOMMENDER : Please type or print the following information: The person whom you are recommending is applying for admis- Applicant’s Name _________________________________________ sion to the Global MBA for Latin American Managers program. ________________________________________________________ Please write a letter of recommendation on a separate sheet Your Name ______________________________________________ of paper. In considering applicants, the admissions committee typically finds that a recommendation presenting a balanced ________________________________________________________ view of an applicant’s abilities and other attributes while citing Your Position/Title _______________________________________ specific examples is most helpful. The questions and statements ________________________________________________________ below are provided as a guideline to assist you in writing your letter of recommendation. We appreciate your efforts on behalf of the applicant and your contributions to the Global MBA admission process. How long have you known the applicant? Your Organization _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Thunderbird Alumnus Yes No Tecnológico de Monterrey Alumnus Yes No Address at which we may contact you _______________________ ________________________________________________________ Define your relationship to the applicant and describe under what circumstances you have known the applicant. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ What do you consider the applicant’s most outstanding abilities? Tel:_____________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________ Comment on the applicant’s performance in or potential for effective leadership roles, including his/her level of selfconfidence and specific strengths and weaknesses. Describe, to the best of your ability, how the applicant is qualified for an international career, working at high levels of corporate or governmental responsibility. Evaluate the applicant’s interpersonal skills (effectiveness in establishing and maintaining relationships, working with supervisors, willingness to work in a team environment, etc.). Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________ Please return your recommendation letter to the applicant in an envelope after sealing it and signing your name on the flap. If you would like additional information about our program, simply check the adjacent box. Is there anything else about the applicant that you feel is important for the Admissions Committee to know? T H U N D E R B I R D G L O B A L M B A C O -D I R E C T O R TECNOLÓGICO Dr. Humberto “Bert” Valencia Dr. Rosario Toro E-mail: globalmba@thunderbird.edu E-mail: globalmba@itesm.mx Tel: (1 602) 978-7535 Tel: (52 81) 81-58-22-33 Fax: (1 602) 978-7874 Fax: (52 81) 8358-1400 Ext. 6176 DE MONTERREY GLOBAL MBA C O -D IRECTOR ABOUT THE PROGRAM Global MBA for Latin American Managers Program THUNDERBIRD FACTS Thunderbird has been ranked as the world’s top school of Latin American business environments require an innovative international business by U.S. News & World Report for graduate education to satisfy the growing demand for competent twelve consecutive years between 1996 to 2007 and The managers trained in Latin American and global business issues. Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive 2006 Business School To satisfy this need, Thunderbird School of Global Management Survey for seven consecutive years. and Tecnológico de Monterrey have formed a strategic alliance in order to offer the Global Master of Business Administration for Latin American Managers Program. Administered by Thunderbird and Tecnológico de Monterrey, Thunderbird was founded in 1946 as the first school of business to focus exclusively on international management. the program is presented in a virtual academic environment The School’s alumni number more than 36,000 and are found in every U.S. state and in 146 foreign countries. where students learn from professors drawn from both institutions, as well as from their fellow students throughout Latin America. The Global MBA program offers an education with Thunderbird graduates, known as T-birds, work in international divisions of nearly every major multinational an international focus in business management, cross-cultural corporation, in nearly every government agency that deals and executive education and international relations. with international trade, in many state departments of commerce, and in dozens of international nonprofit agencies. Currently the Global MBA for Latin American Managers program is offered in 12 receiving sites in 7 courntries – Miami, Thunderbird is accredited by AACSB International, the FL - USA; San Jose, Costa Rica; San Salvador, El Salvador; Higher Learning Commission and by the North Central Bogota, Colombia; Lima, Peru; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; and in Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) Mexico: Guadalajara, Leon, Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico State, Santa Fe. Today’s working professionals understand the importance of TECNOLÓGICO market without interruption to their current job responsibilities, global business topics, cross-cultural negotiation and communi- educational programs in 1989. a lock-step curriculum, meaning that students progress together Tecnológico de Monterrey is accredited by AACSB International, the Southern Association of Colleges through the program, taking courses in a prescribed sequence. and Schools (SACS) and the European Quality Effective global managers must speak fluent English, and all Improvement System (EQUIS). classes in the program are taught in English. Through the course of the program, students will learn from a In the 2007 fall semester, the Tecnológico de Monterrey had a total enrollment of over 186,000 students. cations, and a variety of global issues from a Latin American perspective. These new management skills are delivered through The Virtual University’s Interactive Educational Satellite System (SEIS) began to transmit and receive distance family or personal life. The 21-month program curriculum covers basic and advanced Tecnológico de Monterrey is a private institution composed of 34 campuses located throughout Latin America. needs. They will receive a world-class education from two topranked universities and learn to succeed in a global business Tecnológico de Monterrey’s EGADE has been ranked the (2004-2007). and develop in today’s global business environment. They also Global MBA for Latin American Managers program fits their MONTERREY FACTS number one business school in Mexico by Expansion moving forward with their careers and in continuing to learn understand the importance of balancing their priorities. The DE The Global MBA program is accredited by CIEES (Comités Interinstitucionales para la Evaluación de la blended format. Face-to-face seminars, live classes delivered via Educación Superior), a committee designed to assist in satellite and local tutors for onsite case discussions are all used the improvement of higher education quality in Mexico. to deliver a world-class education.
