The Importance of Postgraduate Education and the MBA Forum
In an interview on RPP’s Ampliación de Noticias, host Valeria Fuertes spoke with Jorge Gelós, Director of Audio and Podcast at the Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), about post-graduate education, career growth, and the upcoming Forum MBA.
Key Data & Regional Context
- Postgraduate Gap in Peru: According to INEI data, only 24% of university graduates in Peru complete a postgraduate specialization.
- Regional Comparison: Peru lags behind neighboring countries in postgraduate uptake, compared to Chile (40%)and Colombia (35%).
- Startup Longevity: While Peru has a high rate of entrepreneurship, many small businesses struggle to survive past three years due to a lack of formal business management, financial planning, and scaling skills.
Understanding the MBA Value Proposition
- Beyond Business Majors: A common misconception is that MBAs are only for finance or economics majors. In reality, they provide cross-industry leadership, strategic vision, management, and team-building skills suitable for professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- Scaling Businesses: Advanced business management education helps entrepreneurs move beyond basic “survival-mode” business models to scale operations sustainably.
Overview of the Forum MBA
UNIR, in partnership with several prominent academic institutions and business organizations, organized a free virtual forum to highlight the value of an MBA and address modern workforce demands.
- Participating Institutions: UNIR, Pacífico Business School, PAD – Universidad de Piura, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL), Universidad Científica del Sur, and Universidad Nacional de Trujillo.
- Featured Topics & Speakers:
- Hiring Trends & Skill Sets: Headhunters and business leaders (including representatives from Confiep, Maria Isabel León, and Gabriel Daly) discuss post-pandemic skill requirements and what top employers look for in candidates.
- Case Studies: Insights from prominent business leaders, such as Carlos Añaños (AJE Group), on scaling regional enterprises into global ventures.
Forum Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% Online / Virtual |
| Cost | Free (In-advance registration required) |
| Registration | Search for UNIR Perú online |
| Daily Schedule | Live sessions with Q&A capabilities |
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