5 Reasons Why You’ll Want To Study Business In Guadalajara

Image credit: EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey

As we’ve only just mentioned, Guadalajara is a flourishing hotbed for business, entrepreneurship and the economy. As a result, recent investments in research and development projects in Jalisco has made the state (and the city of Guadalajara) a hotspot for solid entrepreneurial culture and intrapreneur activity.

EGADE Business School has its own thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem which offers incubator and accelerator programs for student startups as well as plenty of exciting events to help foster student entrepreneurship.

Such entrepreneurial spirit has led to the establishment of Talent Land and the Singularity University summit, which attract thousands of attendees each year to learn more about the tools and evolving trends in technology to help them stand out in what is becoming an increasingly competitive world – regardless of industry, sector, or organization.

What was once a small colonial community is now a bustling metropolis, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, state capital of Jalisco, and home to mariachi music, tequila, perfect all-year-round weather, and a lively and welcoming student cohort. 

EGADE’s Guadalajara campus arranges tours and events throughout the year for international students to learn more about the local area and culture, while almost half of the Master in Business Management is made up of international students, so you’re sure to be surrounded by a group of like-minded individuals who are keen to make the most of their study abroad experience in Guadalajara and the state of Jalisco.

Its geographic location is a gateway to other major Mexican cities, the seven magic towns of Jalisco, and many tourist destinations, including the resort of Puerto Vallarta, Lake Chapala, and the iconic canyon of Barranca de Oblatos, which offers stunning views, hiking trails, and picnic spots.

The city’s well preserved colonial 18th century architecture is also a sight to behold. The Catedral de la Asunción de María Santísima (Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady) located in the heart of Guadalajara, lends itself as a visual reminder of its distinctive history.

Not forgetting as well the International Mariachi and Charraría Festival. Guadalajara is known as the birthplace of mariachi groups, and since 1994 it has brought the International Mariachi Festival to town.

Beyond EGADE’s campus is an opportunity to experience adventure. We’ve already mentioned the resorts, lakes and canyons, but there’s still more to see, do and learn!

Mexico is well known for its vast array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (35 of them, in fact). Near to Guadalajara is Los Guachimontones, a pre-Columbian archaeological site renowned for its ‘round pyramids’ which were formed by the Teuchitlán culture and are an absolute must-see.

Lagos de Moreno, Tapalpa, and San Sebastian are also worthy of a day trip. These are just three out of the 111 ‘magical towns’ around Mexico which attract visitors from all over the world, thanks to their well-preserved centuries-old local culture and heritage.

If you’re looking for a rewarding study experience in a bustling city that offers the best of business, academics and culture, Guadalajara is just the ticket.

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