Peace and prosperity in the 21st century depend on increasing the

capacity of people to think and work on a Global and

Intercultural Basis (French saying)

Maria G. (Lupita) Fabregas, Ph.D.Lupita.Fabregas@okstate.edu

Mountains and Volcanoes

Mexico and the

United States

United States 9,826,630 Sq. Km

Mexico1,972,550 Sq. Km

United States301,139,947

Mexico108,700,891

United States$43,740

Mexico$14,270

United States$5.85 - $8.07/per hour Mexico

$4.18/day.58C/per hour

Estimates of annual migration to US by legal status

Source: Jeffrey Passel and Roberto Suro, Pew Hispanic Center (2005)

Poverty

International StandardsExtreme poverty $1.00/dayPoverty $2.00/day

Mexican definition of poverty$12.00/day($4380.00 per year)

Oklahoma: The income limit depends on how many children are in care. The income limits shown in the table assume that the family had two children in subsidized care. In 2006 and 2007, the income limit for a family of three with only one child in subsidized care was $23,400.

Source:Cortina, De la Garza y Ochoa-Reza. (2007). Remesas: Limites al optimismo. Foreign Affairs en Español.

http://www.naccrra.org/randd/data/rpt_incelib.php?orderby=State

We are different because……

Our History…..Our Religion…Our Government….Our Education….Our Wealth Distribution…

Mexican Agriculture Production

• Corn• Tropical Fruits• Vegetables

Mexico today

• Remittances from the United States are the first source of income (above oil).

• Population below poverty line 13.8%• Low real wage• Underemployment for a large segment of the

population• Inequitable income distribution

Studying in Mexico?

What should I consider?

Some cultural issues to be considered?

• Individual vs. Group-Oriented work styles.• Personal Initiative, team players.• Do and don’ts.• Family role in the society (personal questions).• Yes meaning maybe?• Personal Space.• Future vs. present orientation.• Language barriers.

Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity

(DMIS)

Ethnocentrism Ethnorelativism

Cultural Sensitivity

To do business with international partners!!!!!

• Know your strengths and weakness• Be open-mindedness• Be cultural Self-Awareness, develop awareness of your

own!!!!!• Cultural Awareness of Others• Cultural Sensitivity (no tolerant)• Cross Cultural Communication Skills• Tolerance for ambiguity• Flexibility, Humility & Empathy• Outgoing Personality• Self-Reliance

How can I start working in my own internationalization?

Mexico and UPAEP University?

• Study Abroad Experience (Learning Spanish?)• Spanish Immersion Program• Master Dual Degree Programs

http://www.upaep.mx/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=673&Itemid=210http://wwc.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx?page=716

Study Abroad

• Spanish Courses all levels• MRE

• ACTFL• Español Acceso 1

• Español Plataforma 1 • Español Plataforma 2

• Español Umbral 1 • Español Umbral 2

• Español Avanzado 1 • Español Avanzado 2

• Nivel dominio operativo eficaz (C1)• Nivel Maestría (C2)

• Advanced High•

UPAEP Summer Spanish Immersion Program

Description

• UPAEP-DELC and the Office of International Programs offer the Spanish Immersion Program (SIP) to individuals who want to experience a total immersion in Spanish language and Mexican culture.

• Throughout SI Program you will learn Spanish from within a Spanish-speaking culture. While living in Mexico, you will take part in many social activities organized by us, travel to touristic and Colonial-era sites, learn about Mexican History and culture, and stay with a Mexican family.

• Scheduled Sessions• Summer 2012: May 26st – June 30th• Tuition Fees• Normal payment Schedule is due before May 6th fee is $2,850 US Dollars

DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP

Master & Ph.D. DUAL DEGREE

PROGRAM

DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP

Programs recognized among the best graduate programs

in Mexico for the expansion magazine

DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP

Description

Dual master’s programs are divided in three phases: First phase at the “home university” OSU: Participating students spend one

year at the home institution, taking 6-8 courses (typically from 15 to 24 American credit hours; 30-56 Mexican credit hours).

Second phase at the partner university UPAEP: An adviser is assigned to each

student at the host university. With the aid of the adviser, the participating student spend one year at the host institution, taking the required course work to complete the degree requirements at the host university.

Third phase at either university, thesis. In order to earn a degree, the Student must complete the degree requirements of each pertinent institution, including the writing of a thesis or the successful completion of a “capstone” course or a comprehensive exam (depends on the program).

DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP

UPAEP OSU

Master in International Business

• Master of Science in International Studies: International Business and Economic Relations• Master of International Agriculture: International Trade/Development/Business/Entrepreneurship focus area

Master in Management of Organizations • Master of Business Administration MBA*• Master of Science in International Studies: International Business and Economic Relations

Master in Management & Marketing

• Master of Business Administration MBA*• Master of Science in International Studies: International Business and Economic Relations• Master of International Agriculture: International Trade/Development/Business/Entrepreneurship focus area

Master in Management and Finance• Master of Science in International Studies: International Business and Economic Relations

Master in Service Management Enterprise

• Master in Leisure Studies• Master of Science in International Studies: International Business and Economic Relations• Master of International Agriculture: International Trade/Development/Business/Entrepreneurship focus area

Master in Work and Organizational Psychology • Master of Business Administration MBA*• Master of Science in International Studies: International Business and Economic Relations

Master in Human Development and Intellectual Capital • Master of Business Administration MBA*Master in Tourism • Master in Leisure Studies

DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP

Master in Human Development and Intellectual Capital • Master of Business Administration MBA*

Master in Tourism

• Master in Leisure Studies

• Master of Science in International Studies: Culture Heritage and Tourism Development

• Master of International Agriculture: AgriTourism/Tourism Focus Area

Master in Economic Development • Master of Science in International Studies: International Trade and Development

Master in Political Science

• Master of Science in International Studies: International Trade and Development

• Master of International Agriculture: Political Science/Disaster Management/Intl Relations Focus Area

Master in Agricultural Business

• Master of Science in International Studies: International Trade and Development

• Animal Science

• International Agriculture

• Food Science

Master in Strategic Planning and Technology Management

• Master of Science in International Studies: International Business and Economic Relations

• Master of Business Administration MBA*

• Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management*

• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering: Engineering Management

• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering: Operations Research

• Master of International Agriculture: International Trade/Development/Business/Entrepreneurship focus area

Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering: Enterprise Modeling / Supply Chain Systems

Master in Systems Integrated Manufacturing and Quality Strategies • Master of Science in Industrial Engineering: Quality & Reliability

Scholarships Available?