ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara facts for kids
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Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, ITESO
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| Motto | El Espíritu Vivifica (Spanish) meaning The Spirit Enlivens |
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| Type | Private, Roman Catholic, research non-profit, coeducational |
| Established | 1957 |
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Religious affiliation
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Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
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Academic affiliation
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Jesuit University System, AUSJAL |
| Rector | Dr. Alexander Paul Zatyrka Pacheco, SJ |
| Students | 11,400 |
| Postgraduates | 21 |
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Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morín 8585, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco
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Mexico
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| Campus | Urban, 98.84 acres (40.0 ha) |
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Sporting affiliations
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INTERSUJ, CONADEIP |
ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara is a university in Mexico. It is also known as Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, ITESO. This university is run by the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order. It is located in Tlaquepaque, a city near Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco.
About 10,000 students attend ITESO. They can study many different subjects. Some popular choices include engineering (like Civil, Food, Electronic, and Telecommunications), Education, International Business, and Psychology. ITESO is part of a larger group called the Jesuit University System. This system includes other universities in Mexico, such as the Iberoamerican Universities. The people who started ITESO wanted it to teach students important job skills. They also wanted students to learn how to help their community and be socially responsible.
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Working with Businesses
ITESO works closely with businesses in its region. This helps students get real-world experience.
Helping Local Companies
The university has programs that connect students with businesses. Students can do internships in different companies. This helps them learn how the business world works.
Supporting New Businesses
ITESO also has a program to help people start new businesses. It gives advice and support to new companies. This helps new ideas grow into successful businesses.
Innovation and Technology
ITESO has a special program called PROGINNT. This program helps companies use new technology. It helps businesses become more competitive. They offer advice on how to manage new technologies. This includes looking at what technology a company already has. They also help plan how to use new tech. This program helps create new high-tech businesses. It focuses on areas like food, medicine, software, and electronics. These are important for the economy in Jalisco.
Business Consulting
ITESO offers services to help businesses improve. The Center for Business Consulting helps companies use technology better. The Center for Competitive Intelligence does research on markets and technology. They study trends and make forecasts. They also look at patents and company profiles. These services help businesses make smart decisions.
Learning with Other Universities
ITESO partners with other universities around the world. This helps students get a broader education.
Joint MBA Program
ITESO has a special program with Regis University in the United States. It is a joint MBA (Master of Business Administration) program. This program helps students learn how to succeed in business. It focuses on growing markets around the world. These include places like China, Brazil, Russia, and India. It also teaches strategies for working in developed markets. This was the first program of its kind in Latin America.
Helping the Community
ITESO is involved in many social projects. These projects help people and communities.
Community Projects
The university participates in over 200 social projects. One project is "Southern Region." It focuses on making communities in southern Jalisco more sustainable. This means helping them grow in a way that protects the environment.
Protecting Indigenous Culture
Another project is "Sierra Wixárika." This project helps protect the land and environment of the Huichol people. It also works to improve their farming methods, education, and health.
Supporting Rural Families
The "Alternative Rural Financing System" project helps poor families in rural Jalisco. It teaches them how to manage their money and organize their work. This helps them improve their lives.
See also
In Spanish: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente para niños
- List of Jesuit sites
- Universidad Iberoamericana
- Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla
- List of rectors of the ITESO
