Mexico City, February 21, 2025. In order to provide its students with a cutting-edge learning space, the Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campus inaugurated the Business & Finance Labboth in Mixcoac and Ciudad Panamericana.
These laboratories represent a step forward in the academic training of the students of the following careers Administration and FinanceQuantitative Finance and Business & Management of the School of Business y School of Business of Ciudad Panamericanaby integrating advanced technological advanced technological tools that allow the practical application of knowledge in finance, business and data analysis.
A space of excellence for financial training
In Mixcoac, the inauguration ceremony was attended by university authorities, teachers and students. During the event, the president of the Student Council of the Bachelor's Degree in Administration and Finance, Santiago Sánchez Espinosa, presented the functionalities of the laboratory, which has a key tool for the analysis of financial markets. key tool for the analysis of financial markets and 12 Bloomberg terminals.
This space allows students to access real-time economic data, stock market indicators and relevant news for strategic decision making.
In taking the floor, Dr. Santiago García Álvarez Dr. Santiago García Álvarezrector of the Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City campus, highlighted the importance of this laboratory as a bridge between theory and practice in the field Universidad Panamericana finance. between theory and practice in the financial field..
"This space is an opportunity for students to develop expertise through constant practice and innovation.. Just as great musicians perfect their technique through repetition, in finance it is also essential to practice in a realistic environment," said the rector.said the rector.
But this laboratory is not limited to Administration and Finance students, according to the director of Administration and Finance, Mtra. Mtra. Mayte Alcelay ArcelusIt is designed to benefit all the careers of the School of Business and those related to data analysis. To enhance its usefulness the university has incorporated specialized software that facilitates large-scale studies and the massive processing of information.
As part of the inauguration celebration, Rodrigo PachecoRodrigo Pacheco, business journalist and host of Imagen Empresarial at GIMM, gave a lecture entitled 2025, challenges of a new era..
Innovation and development at Ciudad Panamericana
At the inauguration of the Business & Finance Lab in Ciudad Panamericana, Ms. Cecilia Canal Garrido, M.Sc. Cecilia Canal Garrido, vice rector of the Mexico City campus.Vice Chancellor of the Mexico City campus, emphasized the impact of this investment in the professional development of students: "This lab is an example of Universidad Panamericana 's commitment to academic excellence, as it provides our students with the tools they need to develop their professional skills.It provides our students with cutting-edge tools for their professional development".
While Fernanda Cuen Maderoassistant director of Entrepreneurial Studies at Ciudad Panamericana, highlighted that "The Business & Finance Lab will allow our students to apply their knowledge in a realistic environment, preparing them for the challenges of the financial world with access to first class technology., preparing them for the challenges of the financial world with access to world-class technology."
The event highlighted the significant investment that Universidad Panamericana has made to provide its students with tools that allow them to face the challenges of the working world with a first class preparation.
About the Business & Finance Lab
Each laboratory has 12 Bloomberg terminals, essential for accessing real-time stock market data, investment simulations and advanced financial modeling. It also incorporates specialized software such as Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Stata and SAS, complemented by high-performance technological infrastructure such as 4K video walls and advanced projection systems.
Finance and the future of economic development between Mexico and the U.S.
As part of the inauguration, a panel was held on the following topics Opportunities and Challenges: Finance and the Future of U.S.-Mexico Economic DevelopmentThe panel included the participation of experts in the financial sector, such as Veronica Ortiz, Carlos Marmolero y Álvaro Bertis.
During the conversation, key topics such as economic integration between the two countries, the impact of the T-MEC and trends in financial digitalization and cryptocurrencies were addressed.
The Carmen Chávezdirector of the Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Finance, and moderator of the panel, highlighted the relevance of integrating financial education, innovation and new technologies in the education of students. "We are at a crucial moment for the global economy, where technology and financial innovation play a fundamental role. Spaces such as the Business & Finance Lab will enable our students to be better prepared for these changes"he said.
A promising future for financial education
With the opening of these laboratories, Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its commitment to quality education and the formation of leaders in the business world. These spaces will not only facilitate access to state-of-the-art technology, but will also foster creativity, critical analysis and innovation in students.
Learn more about the academic offerings of the School of Business Administration at: https://www.up.edu.mx/educacion-universidad-facultad-de-empresariales/
