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Who we are > Frequently asked questions
Are the graduate programs offered
in English?
Currently, only the Global MBA
program and the Master's of Educational Technology
offered jointly with the University of British
Columbia are available in English. The rest of the graduate programs
are offered in Spanish.
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Are students from outside Mexico
accepted into the online graduate programs at the Tecnológico de
Monterrey?
Yes, we accept students from countries other than Mexico. Please review
the admissions requirements for students from outside of Mexico.
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What are the benefits of earning my graduate degree online?
There are many benefits to earning your degree online, including:
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Flexibility of time and space |
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Ability to set your own pace |
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Highly specialized faculty |
We recommend that you read the section on benefits
of earning your degree online.
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How are online classes held?
Classes are offered utilizing various technological platforms, all 100%
accessible by Internet. All of your communication with your professors
will be conducted via these platforms.
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Will there be exams in my online
classes?
Yes, all of the courses have exams designed to evaluate what you have
learned. You will be required to go to one of the campuses or mini-campus
sites of the Tecnológico de Monterrey
in order to take final exams for all courses.
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Is an online graduate degree
a valid degree?
The online graduate degrees are offered by the Tecnológico
de Monterrey, an institution which is officially recognized by
the regulatory body of the Secretary of Public Education in Mexico. In
addition, the Tecnológico de Monterrey
is accredited by the following Mexican and U.S. agencies:
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La Asociación de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior, ANUIES (The Association of Universities and Institutions of Higher Education) |
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La Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior, FIMPES (The Federation of Private Institutions of Higher Education in Mexico) |
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The Tecnológico de Monterrey is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor´s, master´s, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1886 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call (+1) 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the Tecnológico de Monterrey. |
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What graduate degree programs does the Tecnológico de Monterreyoffer?
The Tecnológico de Monterrey offers online graduate programs in the following areas:
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Administration and Business |
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Education |
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Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Engineering |
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Technology and Computer Science |
Please visit the list of online
graduate programs for more information.
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What are the entrance requirements
for the online graduate programs at the Tecnológico de Monterrey?
You must fulfill certain academic and administrative requirements prior
to beginning your online graduate degree. For more information, please
visit the Admissions Requirements.
In addition, your computer must meet certain technological standards,
which are described in detail on the Computer
Requirements
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How much do the graduate programs
cost?
For more information, please visit the page on costs
and payment options.
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Are scholarships available?
The Universidad Virtual offers scholarships
of 10-20% to qualified students interested in earning their graduate degree
online.
Learn more about our graduate
scholarship opportunities.
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How long does it take to complete
an online graduate degree?
The time it takes to complete a graduate degree depends upon the number
of courses you take each academic period.
In a trimester or semester-based master's program, if you take two courses
per period and one in each summer session you can complete the program
in 2.5 years.
In the doctoral program, if you take two courses per period and one in
each summer session you can complete the program in 3.5 years
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Do I have to take an entrance exam in order to be accepted
into a graduate program?
Yes, you must take the Graduate Studies Admissions Exam in order to be
accepted into a graduate program at the Tecnológico
de Monterrey.
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What level of education do
the professors who teach in the graduate programs have?
Ninety-nine percent of graduate level courses are taught by professors
with doctorate degrees or two master's degrees.
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Are online graduate degrees accepted in the
business world?
Yes. In fact, several leading executives have recognized
that students who graduate from online graduate programs often bring more
useful and advanced skills to the workplace than students who graduate
from traditional graduate programs.
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