Marcos Galperín, fundador de MercadoLibre, disertó en el ciclo de charlas de Alumni. Contó su experiencia como emprendedor y cómo fue su proceso desde la universidad de Stanford a la bolsa de NASDAQ.
La asociación de egresados de la UM inauguró su serie de eventos para este año. Dos representantes de Manpower expusieron sobre los elementos que deben tenerse en cuenta para el buen desarrollo profesional.
La Fundación Carolina, el Grupo Santander y la Fundación Rafael del Pino ofrecen becas totales para participar de este evento internacional que se realizará, por octava vez, en julio de 2010.
Oxford University Professional Development Scholarship Opportunities
17/12/2009 - "The New Economic Powers: Brazil, Russia, India, and China" 1) OFFERED BY: Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE). Address: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, UK. Tel: 44 1865 270360. Fax: 593-2-250-2487. E Mail: enquiries@conted.ox.ac.uk COORDINATOR: Claire Kelly: claire.kelly@conted.ox.ac.uk 2) DATES April 19, 2010 to July 02, 2010 3) COURSE DURATION: Eleven (11) weeks 4) LANGUAGES: English 5) MODALITY: Online 6) OBJECTIVES: To guide students in developing an understanding of our global economic future through analysis of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) in terms of their economic strategies, their sources of comparative advantage, and emerging areas of growth. 7) COURSE CONTENT: Overview Introduction to the BRICs and Chinas political economy China: Economic transition path China and world trade, and India: Political economy and economic development India: Economic growth strategy Brazil: Political economy and economic development Brazil: Economic growth strategy Russia: Political economy and transition Russias development and assessing the BRICs The effect of the BRICs on the global economy Structure of the global economy: global imbalances are here to stay? 8) METHODOLOGY: Students are assigned to a tutor group with a maximum of 32 students. Classes are supported by an online tutor who facilitates course discussions, coordinates group activities and guides students with their independent study. Course website: introduces sessions and provides online guidance to the material in the textbook provides links to other online resources introduces practical activities Student participation: general discussions individual and group activities assessment is through one short essay of about 400 words, and a longer written piece of about 1000 words. 9) REQUIREMENTS: 1. All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of an OAS Member state. 2. Proficiency in English, with documented evidence if not thenative language. 3. Submit a duly completed request before the deadline established by the National Liaison Office (ONE)1. Thecandidate is responsible for finding out the deadline set by the ONE in his/her country of residence. The deadline for presentation of applications to the (ONE) differs from country to country and should therefore be confirmed with the relevant ONE in the applicant's country of origin or permanent residence. 10) SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA: Scholarships shall be granted based on the following criteria: a. the merits and overall credentials of the candidate, including his/her academic and professional background; b. the financial need of the candidate; and c. An extensive and equitable geographic distribution for the benefit of all member states and that takes into account the greater needs of the smaller and relatively less developed economies. 11) RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS: The selected candidates must confirm their acceptance of the scholarship award to the OAS General Secretariat Office in their respective countries and through the ONE in order for the OAS to proceed with making the necessary arrangements or, if the scholarship is refused, to appoint another candidate. Upon selection, candidates must accept the scholarship by confirming their availability to follow the course during the period indicated and their acceptance of the duly provided conditions of study. If the fellow declines, cancels or terminates the Scholarship after the course or program has started without giving enough proof to the OAS/GS, he or she must reimburse the total amount of incurred costs/expenses. Computer access and communication costs (Internet access and e-mail) are the responsibility of the student. Computer: should include the last versions of browsers. Access to Internet: it should have access to the network from its work place or home. The minimum acceptable modem speed is: 28.8 kbps. Browser: The browser that you use is very important. The e-learning platform requires a browser that allows the use of Javascript. These options should be enabled in the browser. In the event that a selected candidate accepts the scholarship and then, for good reason, is unable to follow the course, he or she must so inform the Department of Human Development, Education and Culture immediately so that it may decide what actions to take. 12) BENEFITS: Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) will cover the tuition fees of the selected candidates 13) PRESENTATION OF CANDIDACIES: The online application form must be completed on-line and can be accessed at: http://www.educoas.org/portal/en/oasbecas/online.aspx?culture=en&navid=282 Here youll find the announcements of all the online courses. Please click on the one you are interested in; go to the end of the page, click on the "Continue" button, which will direct you to the online application form. Once the applicant has completed the online application form and submitted it, a copy will be sent automatically to his/her e-mail account. This completed form must be printed, signed and submitted to the National Liaison Office (ONE) with all other forms. This is a mandatory requirement. All the additional forms must be completed electronically or in typewritten format.
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Vencimiento de Postulación en Uruguay Organismo Nacional de Enlace 17 de febrero de 2010 Oficina Becas OPP Please note that the official announcement is published in the Educational Portal of the Americas Web page at: http://www.educoea.org. Any questions regarding submission of applications for this course should be sent to: PDSP@oas.org
