1. Peace and prosperity in the 21
st
century depend on increasing the
capacity of people to think and
work on a Global and
Intercultural Basis
(French saying)

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

4. Mountains and Volcanoes

5. Mexico
and the
United States

6. Mexico
1,972,550 Sq. Km
United States
9,826,630 Sq. Km
United States
301,139,947
Mexico
108,700,891

7. Mexico
$14,270
United States
$43,740
United States
$5.85 -
$8.07/per
hour Mexico
$4.18/day
.58C/per
hour

8. Estimates of annual migration to US by legal status
Source: Jeffrey Passel and Roberto Suro, Pew Hispanic Center (2005)

9. Poverty
International Standards
Extreme poverty $1.00/day
Poverty $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

10. We are different because……
Our History…..
Our Religion…
Our Government….
Our Education….
Our Wealth Distribution…

12. Mexican Agriculture Production
• Corn
• Tropical Fruits
• Vegetables

13. 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

14. Studying in Mexico?
What should I consider?

15. 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.

16. Developmental Model of
Intercultural Sensitivity
(DMIS)
Cultural Sensitivity
Ethnocentrism Ethnorelativism

17. 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

18. 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=210
http://wwc.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx?page=716

19. 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
•

20. 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

21. DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP
Master & Ph.D. DUAL DEGREE
PROGRAM

22. DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP
Programs recognized among the best graduate programs
in Mexico for the expansion magazine

23. 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).

24. DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP
UPAEP OSU
• Master of Science in International Studies: International
Business and Economic Relations
Master in International Business • Master of International Agriculture: International
Trade/Development/Business/Entrepreneurship focus
area
• Master of Business Administration MBA*
Master in Management of Organizations • Master of Science in International Studies: International
Business and Economic Relations
• Master of Business Administration MBA*
• Master of Science in International Studies: International
Business and Economic Relations
Master in Management & Marketing
• Master of International Agriculture: International
Trade/Development/Business/Entrepreneurship focus
area
• Master of Science in International Studies: International
Master in Management and Finance
Business and Economic Relations
• Master in Leisure Studies
• Master of Science in International Studies: International
Business and Economic Relations
Master in Service Management Enterprise
• Master of International Agriculture: International
Trade/Development/Business/Entrepreneurship focus
area
• Master of Business Administration MBA*
Master in Work and Organizational Psychology • 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

25. DUAL DEGREE MASTER PROGRAM OSU - UPAEP
Master in Human Development and Intellectual Capital • Master of Business Administration MBA*
• Master in Leisure Studies
• Master of Science in International Studies: Culture Heritage and Tourism
Master in 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 of Science in International Studies: International Trade and Development
Master in Political Science
• Master of International Agriculture: Political Science/Disaster Management/Intl
• Master of Science in
Relations Focus Area International Studies: International Trade and Development
• Animal Science
Master in Agricultural Business
• International Agriculture
• Food Science
• 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 in Strategic Planning 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 of Science in Industrial Engineering: Enterprise Modeling / Supply Chain
Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Systems
Master in Systems Integrated Manufacturing and Quality Strategies
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering: Quality & Reliability

26. Scholarships Available?