Adolfo Ibáñez University

School

Founded in 1953, the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez Escuela de Negocios UAI Business School is the oldest business school in Chile and provides management education to students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, master’s, MBA, and Ph.D. programs. The UAI Business School and many of its academic programs and departments are consistently ranked among the best in Chile and Latin America.

Location

Adolfo Ibáñez University has two campuses. Its main campus, the Peñalolén Campus, is set in a stunning hilltop location overlooking the bustling metropolis and financial center of Santiago, the capital of Chile. One of Latin America’s most modern cities, Santiago produces 45% of the country’s GDP and serves as the base for several national and international companies, from Oracle to Walmart to Amazon to Microsoft. As a result, the city attracts a growing number of professionals from Europe and North America.

The Viña del Mar Campus is located in Viña del Mar, a residential neighborhood. The campus boasts amphitheater-style classrooms and a stunning panoramic view of the ocean.

UAI also has locations in Valparaíso (Chile), Lima (Peru), and Miami (USA).

Accreditations

Adolfo Ibáñez University holds the prestigious “triple-crown” accreditation, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). UAI is the only business school in Chile to hold this elite triple accreditation.

The university is also accredited by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA). It is also one of the only five universities in Chile to hold accreditations in institutional management, undergraduate teaching, research, community engagement, and graduate teaching.

Programs

Adolfo Ibáñez University (UAI) offers four MBA programs. The Full-Time MBA is a 10-month program made up of bootcamps, immersive assignments, international exchanges, and seven intense weeks of consulting in the field with leading companies in Latin America. The Executive MBA is an 18-month program focused on systems thinking, building self-awareness, and leadership development. The program is designed for professionals and executives with at least five years of experience who are looking to secure a promotion in their careers.

The Advanced MBA is a 13-month program for senior managers seeking to transform their organizations. Based in Chile, the program also includes an international seminar module in London. Lastly, the Multinational MBA is an international program with residencies in Santiago (Chile), San Diego (USA), San Francisco (USA), Bogotá (Colombia), London (England), New York (USA), Madrid (Spain), and Shanghai (China). The program is designed for executives and business owners.

Scholarships

Adolfo Ibáñez University offers scholarships for select MBA programs. For example, available scholarships for the Executive MBA program include the Professional Women Scholarship, the Scholarship for Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, and the Sustainability Scholarship – all of which cover 35% of the tuition fee. Meanwhile, the Advanced MBA program offers scholarships for UAI alumni and candidates from the public sector. The Multinational MBA awards scholarships to entrepreneurs, women leaders, and candidates from family businesses.

Fun fact

While Adolfo Ibáñez University remains a leading business school in Chile and the continent, it also upholds a strong global presence through its international student body and academic partnerships. In the Full-Time MBA, for example, 90% of the class is made up of international students from 14 countries. The Multinational MBA also boasts 25 countries represented in the program.

With more than 20 exchange agreements with leading universities around the world, UAI is also able to offer MBA students international exchange opportunities to enrich their learning experience. UAI’s partner schools include Schulich School of Business (Canada), Copenhagen Business School (Denmark), University of Stellenbosch Business School (South Africa), Nanyang Business School (Singapore), and Queensland University of Technology (Australia).