Program Overview

Program Overview

The Maestría en Alta Dirección (Master's in High Management) is a postgraduate program offered by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The program aims to form professionals capable of working as high-level directors or consultants, participating in decision-making processes and formulating and implementing strategies for the creation, organization, direction, and development of companies.

Program Objectives

The objective of the Maestría en Alta Dirección is to form professionals who can:

• Participate in decision-making processes
• Formulate and implement strategies for the creation, organization, direction, and development of companies
• Apply negotiation and leadership skills
• Use quantitative methods in a framework of ethics and social responsibility

Program Structure

The program consists of a series of courses and activities designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of high management. The program includes:

• Theoretical and practical courses
• Seminars and workshops
• Research projects

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Have a strong academic record
• Demonstrate proficiency in English
• Have a minimum of two years of work experience in a related field

Program Duration

The program lasts for four semesters.

Areas of Knowledge

The program covers various areas of knowledge, including:

• Administrative theory
• Communication techniques
• Strategic planning
• Quantitative methods
• Ethics and social responsibility

Fields of Study

The program includes the following fields of study:

• Administration of Health Systems
• International Business Administration
• Industrial Administration
• Organization Administration
• Technology Administration
• Tax Administration
• Passenger Transportation Administration
• Sports Administration
• Restaurant Administration
• Tourism Administration

Graduation Profile

Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Work as high-level directors or consultants
• Participate in decision-making processes
• Formulate and implement strategies for the creation, organization, direction, and development of companies
• Apply negotiation and leadership skills
• Use quantitative methods in a framework of ethics and social responsibility

Participating Entities

The program is offered in collaboration with various faculties and institutes of the UNAM, including:

• Facultad de Contaduría y Administración
• Facultad de Química
• Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán
• Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza
• Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas
• Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales

Research Areas

The program includes research areas such as:

• Administrative theory
• Strategic planning
• Quantitative methods
• Ethics and social responsibility

Degree Awarded

The program awards the degree of Maestro(a) en Alta Dirección (Master's in High Management).