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International Advisory Council

This advisory body of international experts advises the university to strengthen its academic quality, internationalization, and global projection.

International Advisory Council

This advisory body of international experts advises the university to strengthen its academic quality, internationalization, and global projection.

International Advisory Council

This advisory body of international experts advises the university to strengthen its academic quality, internationalization, and global projection.
Roberto Artavia, Ph.D.

Doctorate from the Harvard Business School; MBA from INCAE Business School. He was Rector of INCAE Business School, Founder-Director of the Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development (CLACDS); and in the past he was director of CINDE, the investment promotion agency of Costa Rica. He was Founder and Vice President of the Social Progress Imperative, the organization that publishes the social progress index worldwide. He is currently President of Viva Trust, President of Viva Idea, President of the Board of Directors of INCAE Business School, President of Fundación Marviva, Vice President of Social Progress Imperative, among others.

Roberto Artavia, Ph.D.

Doctorate from the Harvard Business School; MBA from INCAE Business School. He was Rector of INCAE Business School, Founder-Director of the Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development (CLACDS); and in the past he was director of CINDE, the investment promotion agency of Costa Rica. He was Founder and Vice President of the Social Progress Imperative, the organization that publishes the social progress index worldwide. He is currently President of Viva Trust, President of Viva Idea, President of the Board of Directors of INCAE Business School, President of Fundación Marviva, Vice President of Social Progress Imperative, among others.

Mónica Capra, Ph.D.

Professor in the Department of Economic Sciences at Claremont Graduate University. Her areas of expertise are experimental economics, behavioral economics, and neuroeconomics. Her area of interest is in decision-making processes.  Her contributions to behavioral game theory include the explicit modeling of introspective error and the study of the effects of mood on decisions.

Mónica Capra, Ph.D.

Professor in the Department of Economic Sciences at Claremont Graduate University. Her areas of expertise are experimental economics, behavioral economics, and neuroeconomics. Her area of interest is in decision-making processes.  Her contributions to behavioral game theory include the explicit modeling of introspective error and the study of the effects of mood on decisions.

Eduardo Gamarra, Ph.D.

He has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. His areas of expertise include Latin American politics, democratization, and neopopulism. He served as the director of the Center for Latin America and the Caribbean at Florida International University, and as a consultant for other multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Organization of American States, and the European Union. He is frequently invited as an analyst on the international network CNN.

Eduardo Gamarra, Ph.D.

He has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. His areas of expertise include Latin American politics, democratization, and neopopulism. He served as the director of the Center for Latin America and the Caribbean at Florida International University, and as a consultant for other multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Organization of American States, and the European Union. He is frequently invited as an analyst on the international network CNN.

George Gray Molina, Ph.D.

He obtained a bachelor's degree in economics and anthropology from Cornell University, a master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, and a PhD in Politics from the University of Oxford. Economic advisor to the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Economic advisor to the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with a long career in research on poverty, inequality, and public policy reforms. 

George Gray Molina, Ph.D.

He obtained a bachelor's degree in economics and anthropology from Cornell University, a master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, and a PhD in Politics from the University of Oxford. Economic advisor to the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Economic advisor to the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with a long career in research on poverty, inequality, and public policy reforms. 

Luis Paz Galindo, Ph.D.

Doctor in Technology, management, and policy with an emphasis on economic energy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a partner and founder of Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments in the agricultural sector. Before founding Blue Road in 2014, he was the Investment Manager of the Special Opportunities Fund of Ospraie, from 2006 to 2013 focused on investments in the agricultural and energy sectors. He was associated with the Mergers & Acquisition Group of JP Morgan Partners.

Luis Paz Galindo, Ph.D.

Doctor in Technology, management, and policy with an emphasis on economic energy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a partner and founder of Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments in the agricultural sector. Before founding Blue Road in 2014, he was the Investment Manager of the Special Opportunities Fund of Ospraie, from 2006 to 2013 focused on investments in the agricultural and energy sectors. He was associated with the Mergers & Acquisition Group of JP Morgan Partners.

Pedro Parada Ph.D.

He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Policy at ESADE and currently serves as Co-Academic Director and Professor of the Global Executive MBA offered jointly with Georgetown University. He is also a visiting professor at HEC School of Management in Paris and at SDA Bocconi in Milan. In addition, he has coordinated and taught courses within the International Electives offered at Babson College. He holds the degrees of Ph.D. in Management, Master in Public Policy and Management, and Bachelor's degree in Economic Sciences.

Pedro Parada Ph.D.

He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Policy at ESADE and currently serves as Co-Academic Director and Professor of the Global Executive MBA offered jointly with Georgetown University. He is also a visiting professor at HEC School of Management in Paris and at SDA Bocconi in Milan. In addition, he has coordinated and taught courses within the International Electives offered at Babson College. He holds the degrees of Ph.D. in Management, Master in Public Policy and Management, and Bachelor's degree in Economic Sciences.

Miguel Urquiola Ph.D.

He is the Dean of the Department of Economics and a professor at the School of Public and International Affairs at Columbia University. At the same university, he leads the Committee on the Economics of Education. He is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research focuses on the analysis of educational markets, particularly on how universities compete and how they build quality reputations.

Miguel Urquiola Ph.D.

He is the Dean of the Department of Economics and a professor at the School of Public and International Affairs at Columbia University. At the same university, he leads the Committee on the Economics of Education. He is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research focuses on the analysis of educational markets, particularly on how universities compete and how they build quality reputations.

Mgr. Rodrigo Navarro

Graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc), a Master of Science (MSc), and an MBA, training that consolidated his analytical approach and global vision. He has extensive experience in launching and scaling startups in the healthcare and data technology sectors, designing and executing business models that integrate industry, innovation, and technology. He has developed a career linked to entrepreneurship and high-impact environments, adding strategic value as an executive, advisor, and board member in organizations with transformative potential.

Mgr. Rodrigo Navarro

Graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc), a Master of Science (MSc), and an MBA, training that consolidated his analytical approach and global vision. He has extensive experience in launching and scaling startups in the healthcare and data technology sectors, designing and executing business models that integrate industry, innovation, and technology. He has developed a career linked to entrepreneurship and high-impact environments, adding strategic value as an executive, advisor, and board member in organizations with transformative potential.

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Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
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SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
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JULIO LEÓN PRADO CAMPUS - JLP
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Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR
LA PAZ

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Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

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Phone: +591 78362269

SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 (3) 50850020

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