Here's how the rankings are worked out.(METHODOLOGY)
AmericaEconomia's Ranking of the Best Business Schools
evaluates the academic quality of MBA programs in Latin America, as well
as how this quality translates into knowledge creation.
The sample . . .
The best business schools in Latin America.(EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION)(Illustration)
THE BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN LATIN AMERICA
RK SCHOOL COUNTRY FORMAT
04 03
1 1 INCAE Costa Rica Full Time/Executive
2 3 PONTIFICIA Chile . . .
Top of the class: Mexico-based institutions boast solid
reputations.(EXECUTIVE EDUCATION)
Prospective MBA students in Mexico have long had a wealth of
choices among top-notch institutions.
Some programs are tailored to part-time students who want to work
on their degree while holding . . .
Global teaming in action: one MBA links five business schools on
four continents.(EXECUTIVE EDUCATION)(Cover Story)
On a drizzly Monday morning in November, Cemex executive
vice-president for planning and finance Hector Medina stood in a hotel
ball-room near the Monterrey Tech campus explaining to several . . .
Can Mexico expect a banner year? Or will traders flock like sheep
into 'sell' mode?(MARKET MOVES)
Despite strong markets, this column has raised a yellow flag
regarding the government's inability to push political and economic
reforms. The markets instead have focused on corporate earnings and . . .
Waste, weather, energy and borders.(LEGAL EASE)
Targeting Hazardous Waste
On January 3, Mexican Official Standard NOM-055-Semarnat-2003 took
effect. It establishes the technical requirements applicable to the
storage of previously stabilized . . .
Who's the arbiter? Fifth year of Fox's term melds into
presidential succession.(POLITICAL SOAPBOX)
During the 71-year rule of the PRI, the fifth year of the sexenio
was "The Year of the President." The sitting president focused
on signature projects and public works with enough time to complete . . .
Enventure Global Technology, LLC, in conjunction with Halliburton
Energy Services, recently installed the first Solid Expandable
Enventure Global Technology, LLC, in conjunction with Halliburton
Energy Services, recently installed the first Solid Expandable Tubular
System in Latin America for Pemex Exploration and . . .
Quantapoint, Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)(C&C Estudios y
Proyectos)(Brief Article)
Quantapoint, Inc., provider of the world's most trusted and
accurate as-built documentation using laser scanning, announced the
selection of C&C Estudios y Proyectos, S.A. de C.V. as . . .
Enbridge Inc. has purchased Shell Gas Transmission, LLC from
Shell US Gas & Power LLC for US$613 million plus associated working
Enbridge Inc. has purchased Shell Gas Transmission, LLC from Shell
US Gas & Power LLC for US$613 million plus associated working
capital. The newly acquired Gulf of Mexico offshore natural gas . . .
Sub-Surface Waste Management of Delaware, Inc.(COMPANY
NEWS)(Brief Article)
Sub-Surface Waste Management of Delaware, Inc. announced it has
mobilized personnel to commence a new contract, with potential total
project value up to US$1 million, with a confidential company . . .
FedEx Custom Critical, Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief Article)
FedEx Custom Critical, Inc., a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is
expanding its portfolio to include surface expedite services to and from
Mexico. This service provides customers with time-specific . . .
Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA
wireless phones and telemetry devices, has outlined plans to shift
Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA
wireless phones and telemetry devices, has outlined plans to shift the
majority of its manufacturing operations from its San Diego . . .
Grupo Imsa, S.A. de C.V.(COMPANY NEWS)(stock market)(Brief
Article)
The Board of Directors of Grupo Imsa, S.A. de C.V. has approved the
submission to its shareholders of a proposal for the de-listing of its
American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock . . .
RCG Companies Incorporated.(COMPANY NEWS)(partnership between
SunTrips and Mexicana Airlines)(Brief Article)
RCG Companies Incorporated, one of the largest leisure-travel tour
operators in the United States, announced its wholly owned SunTrips
subsidiary has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with . . .
Grupo TMM, S.A.(COMPANY NEWS)(shareholders meeting)(Brief
Article)
Grupo TMM, S.A. announced its shareholders unanimously approved the
board of directors' recommendation to sell TMM's 51 percent
voting interest in Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. . . .
Avocados ok'd.(NEW BUSINESS)(ban removed on exports of
avocados)(Brief Article)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued new rules that will end
the 90-year ban on the export of Hass avocados from Mexico to
California.
Despite strenuous objections from California . . .
'Cooperative' labor.(NEW BUSINESS)(tire industry faces
hurdles due to labor problems)(Brief Article)
The Euzkadi tire factory in El Salto, Jalisco, was reopened as a
cooperative in early January more than three years after it was shut
down due to labor problems.
German tire maker Continental AG . . .
Equities expect boost.(NEW BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
U.S. and European stocks will be targeted by Mexico's
second-largest pension fund as it starts investing in equities under new
regulations that took effect on January 17.
Afore Bancomer managers . . .
Energy headlines.(NEW BUSINESS)(permits given)(Brief
Article)
The Mexican government awarded permits for two liquefied natural
gas (LNG) import terminals in early January and environmental groups
immediately announced they would fight them.
Chevron Texaco . . .
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