UNIVERSIDAD ADOLFO IBÁÑEZ CHILE UAI AT A GLANCE Enrollment Rankings Other Facts Academics Undergraduate: 5,650 Education High Council 40% of MBA students in School and Faculties: Graduate: 2,150 (www.cse.cl) Chile are graduates of UAI. Business School. Total: 7,800 Third choice among top Over 8,000 executives have Law School. scorers of the PSU (Prueba UAI post-graduate degrees School of Government. de Selección Universitaria, in Chile. School of Journalism. national university entrance UAI graduates are Faculty of Engineering and exam). represented in 22 countries. Science. Ranked #1 among private Faculty of Psychology. universities in Chile. Faculty of Humanities. Faculty of Liberal Arts. America Economia Magazine: (www.americaeconomia.com) Ranked #1 MBA program in Chile. Ranked #5 MBA program in Latin America. We are the first Chilean University to replace the rigid professional undergraduate degree model with a flexible bachelor degree model, similar to the one used by most American Universities. UAI / 03 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CHILE Chile is one of Latin America’s most interesting countries in terms of professional activities and tourism. The fact that Chile has recently signed free trade agreements with China and Japan makes it a strategic destination, and it is expected to have considerable impact on business affairs throughout South America. Chile also enjoys some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, many still untouched by man. It is a country of marked contrasts, with deserts, icebergs and the Andes Mountain range, excellent ski resorts and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Furthermore, it has splendid wines and an exceptional cuisine enriched by both the quality and variety of its abundant fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. The export of these primary products worldwide is an important part of the Chilean economy. Chile enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with four well-defined seasons in the year. Torres del Paine Population: 16.5 million (growth rate 1.2%). Capital city: Santiago (pop. 5.5 million). People: 95% European descent and mestizo, 5% Aboriginal. Language: Spanish and a small number of native languages, including Aymara, Mapudungun and Rapa Nui in specific areas. GDP per head (US$ at PPP): 13,030 (Highest in Latin America, according to World Bank ranking, 2007). Major industries: Copper, wine, fresh fruit, salmon, wood pulp, fish meal, timber. Major trading partners: USA, Japan, China, Brazil. Isla de Pascua Chile Valparaíso Santiago and Valparaíso Santiago is the capital of Chile and home to almost one-third of the country’s population. It is a safe and modern city located at the foot of the Andes Mountains, 42 km. from Chile’s best ski resorts and 100 km. from the Pacific coast. Santiago has many upscale restaurants as well as modern housing, yet it remains a very affordable city to visit. Located some 120 km. (72 miles) northwest of Santiago, Valparaíso is Chile’s principal port and its second-largest city. Despite its size, it is Chile’s most distinctive city and one of South America’s most captivating. Valparaíso is a colourful port that is home to two important institutions, the Chilean Navy and the National Congress. In 2003, the city was added to Unesco’s World Heritage List. Chile’s premier beach resort, Viña del Mar, is only 10 km. (6 mi) north of Valparaíso. The city of Viña del Mar offers a wide range of hotels and modern facilities. The following web sites provide more information about tourism in Chile. - www.sernatur.cl - www.gochile.cl - www.chile.com - www.paseosenchile.cl - www.vinadelmar.cl - www.valparaisochile.cl - www.sitios.cl Viña del Mar UAI / 05 Cordillera de los Andes Vineyards Santiago Chiloé Atacama Desert High Ratings from International Institutions Chile leads Latin American countries and most other developing Transparency nations in the rankings from different credit rating agencies such Chile stands as the most transparent country in Latin America and as Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. It is also favourably rated by finds itself in 22nd place among 179 economies, according to the other international organizations such as Transparency International, 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency the World Economic Forum, United Nations Development Program, International. The Economist Intelligence Unit, the Heritage Foundation and most international investment banks. Economic Freedom The 2008 Index of Economic Freedom prepared by the US-based Competitiveness Heritage Foundation ranks Chile in 8th place among 157 countries. The 2008 World Competitiveness Yearbook, prepared by the International Institute for Management Development, has ranked Human Capital Chile 26th among the 55 economies that were evaluated. In Latin According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), America, Chile is at the top of the list, followed by Peru (35th), Chile has achieved a high level of social development and scores Colombia (41th), Brazil (43th), Mexico (50th), Argentina (52th) and particularly high on healthcare, life expectancy, education and Venezuela (55th). housing. Education spending currently represents over 7.2% of GDP Chile is also the most competitive country in Latin America, according (according to a study by OECD) and has markedly contributed to to the 2007-2008 Global Competitiveness Report, released by the the advancement of a highly qualified workforce. World Economic Forum (WEF). In the overall ranking, Chile is number 26 among 131 economies. UAI / 07 ABOUT UNIVERSIDAD ADOLFO IBÁÑEZ Overview of the University Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), an institution with over half a Based on reading, writing and oral expression, these general century of tradition, has been systematic in pursuing its mission: to education courses allow students to develop a series of intellectual educate young adults in the sciences so that they may contribute skills, such as the ability to establish relations, prioritize, develop productively to society. To this end, it has played a leading role in creative thinking and strategize for flexibility. the innovation of university education. In addition to the general education courses, in the first two years In 1953, decades ahead of its time, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez of the program students take courses relevant to the bachelor’s founded the Valparaíso Business School, which was the first institution degree program that they have chosen. Up until the end of the in Chile to provide professional education in the field of business second year, it is relatively easy to change majors, since most of administration. the courses students will have taken are common to the entire bachelor’s degree program. Starting the third year, however, the In 2001, almost 50 years later, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez is still courses taken are specific to each bachelor’s degree program. In leading the field in academic innovation, with a successful educational this manner, students proceed to complete their major in the various model that will have a profound impact on future generations of degree programs offered by the university. Chilean students. This model was designed to address and deal with the main feature of contemporary society: change. In addition to a major, UAI offers students the possibility of obtaining a minor, which consists of six additional courses related to a specific Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez has made a major commitment to area. academic excellence with the introduction of a flexible undergraduate Thus, for example, a student could broaden his curriculum by educational model. Today, it is in the process of adding faculty choosing a minor in Commercial Law or Chilean History, a useful positions, expanding faculty and graduate research and widening complement to the Business Administration study program. opportunities in key undergraduate programs, such as foreign study and internships. Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor in Social Sciences How does the Educational Model work? Students applying to the Business Administration, Law and Psychology Students choose the bachelor’s degree program that includes the programs enroll in this Bachelor’s degree. major of their choice. If they are not yet sure of their major, or if they later wish to change it, students can do so within their degree Bachelor in Science program or, under certain conditions, request transfer into a different Students applying to the Civil Industrial Engineering and Business bachelor’s degree program. Administration programs enroll in this bachelor’s degree. In this case, the Business Administration program is more mathematics- During their first two years, and regardless of the bachelor’s degree intensive than the Social Sciences program. program and major chosen, all UAI students must take twelve general education courses. These courses impart basic knowledge Bachelor in Humanities of the sciences, arts and humanities in order to provide students Students who apply to the Journalism and History programs with a broad vision of the world and the ability to adapt to change. enroll in this Bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate Campus Peñalolén Campuses Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez has 5 campuses, all of which are equipped with state of the art technology. Two of the campuses are located in Valparaíso, Chile’s main port city, and the remaining three ones are in Santiago. Undergraduate Campus Peñalolén, Santiago The Peñalolén campus is our newest and main facility. It is located in the south-east area of Santiago, sprawling over nearly 250 acres at the foothills of the Andes. Postgraduate Campus Peñalolén The building has nearly 210,000 square feet. All classrooms are equipped with audiovisual resources and there are networks connections all throughout the campus. In addition, there are five computer labs for Civil Engineering. The campus has a fully equipped gym and aerobics rooms for students’ physical training programs. Postgraduate Campus Peñalolén, Santiago The Postgraduate building, with nearly 120,000 square feet, is located further up the slopes of the Peñalolén hills, a place designed to enable students to distance themselves from routine and embark on the adventure of study.