AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) is proud to announce the expansion into the U.S. market of its distance learning Masters Degree programs through its Center of Postgraduate Studies in Business Management (CEPADE).
Broad Range of 21st Century Offerings
With
more than 185 individual courses including Expert, Specialization, and
Masters Degree programs in areas such as digital economy management,
international marketing, e-commerce, e-finance, business law, social
networking and virtual communities, CEPADE’s comprehensive palette of
offerings address a broad range of 21st century employment
needs.
Flexible and Global
CEPADE’s distance learning degrees are
offered in both Spanish and English and are designed to fit the busy
schedules of working professionals. Asynchronous courses, which don’t
demand “real time” participation, allow learners the flexibility to work
at their own pace and at times most convenient to them. Students can
choose to attend year- round, or semester courses, and can communicate
with instructors and other students from 22 countries through virtual
communities, chat, video conferencing, and other media. This online
learning “green” solution also means paper and traditional books are
replaced with eco-friendly HTML and PDF documents, and virtual
publications.
Cost Efficient
Without the restrictions of an on-site “seat
time” requirement, the CEPADE option is also budget-smart, as students
can acquire the same top-quality degrees offered by brick and mortar
institutions with no interruption of their regular jobs, family duties
or other obligations. Students also save money on transportation,
parking, lodging, and other costs often associated with advanced degrees.
A Boost for Equity
With the vast, U.S. Spanish-speaking
population significantly underrepresented in the area of higher
education and advanced degrees, CEPADE’s entrance into the nation’s
distance learning arena also offers a leg up for English Language
Learners to compete in the global, digital economy. CEPADE UPM is
excited to report that it will be opening its U.S. head quarters in
Austin, TX, July 14th, 2011, bringing with it the prestige
and passion for learning that has been continually recognized throughout
Spain, the European Union and Latin America.
“The Polytechnic University of Madrid is recognized as a top-tier institution in Spain and I celebrate their efforts in bringing their business school, CEPADE, to the United States,” stated the school’s Chairman of the Board, Roy Nieto. “Because over four million individuals were enrolled in online, graduate programs last year and the number is steadily increasing, I know that CEPADE ‘s unique offerings for Spanish-speaking professionals as well as others, will provide the international and global flavor that professionals are increasingly looking for.”
“It is with great pleasure that we bring CEPADE to the United States,” stated Dr. Antonio Escobar, Director of Instructional Relations for CEPADE. “ Because of our solid reputation in Spain and other European countries, we knew that bringing our program to the United States was a win-win situation for everyone. We are very proud to be the first Spanish-speaking Virtual Business School to offer top quality, global content in the United States.”
Learn more by visiting CEPADE UPM at: http://www.politecnica.us
About CEPADE UPM:
Founded in 1971, CEPADE joined Polytechnic
University of Madrid in 1996 as a result of the merger of a number of
technical schools of Engineering and Architecture within Spain, many of
which dated back to the 18th century. Overall the school is
consistently ranked atop Spanish Universities, and among the top in the
European Union. Learn more about the Madrid Polytechnic University at http://www.upm.es.