Tecnológico de Monterrey
Tecnológico de Monterrey is at the forefront of using technology to bring education to people. Its virtual university has 136,000 students in 30 countries with 21 branches in America, Europe and Asia and 32 campuses within Mexico. Their FGI course, 'Belief Systems and Globalisation' includes over 195 students from 8 campuses across Mexico.
The course takes specific aim at encouraging religious literacy and familiarity with current processes of globalisation. By promoting the understanding from a humanities perspective of the faith systems within the context of the global societies of the 21st century, Monterrey Tec’s students will gain a better understanding and comprehension of the historical, social, political & economic processes that are currently at play in the contemporary world.
Programme director: Dr Rafael De Gasperin Gasperin
Email: rgasperi@itesm.m
Tecnológico de Monterrey is a higher education institution that educates students to become responsible citizens. It promotes humanistic values, an international perspective, and an entrepreneurial culture. Their work is supported by civil associations consisting of prominent leaders from across the country who are committed to quality in higher education.
Today, Tecnológico de Monterrey has 33 campuses throughout Mexico. They have established an international presence through their 21 sites and numerous liaison offices in 12 foreign countries, offering information and continuing education programmes, and carrying out consulting and research projects. They offer a wide assortment of undergraduate majors, specialisations, master’s degree programs, medical specialty programmes, and PhD programmes in the fields of agriculture, architecture, business and management, communications and journalism, design and applied art, education, engineering and sciences, food technology, health, the humanities and social sciences, information technology and electronics, and law.
Some of the graduate fields have evolved into national schools specialising in business administration and leadership, public administration and policy, and education.
Also available are high school programmes with a choice of bilingual, bicultural, and International Baccalaureate tracks. In addition, they offer programs targeting continuing education and knowledge updating for professionals, companies, and organisations.
Website: Tecnológico de Monterrey website
