2010 Yearbook - Universidad ORT Uruguay

48 2010 Yearbook DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS 20 10 School of Business and Social Sciences New Export Markets for Industrial Products Authors: Victoria Duque, Sofía Guidobono, and Javier Suárez Organization: Fumaya The project studies the feasibility of establishing a branch of the company in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to sell office furniture produced at a new industrial plant in Uruguay. The students traveled to Rio de Janeiro to conduct field research with the support of the sponsoring organization. Degree Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Administration Advisor: Roberto Kreimerman Educational Services via a Web Platform Authors: Laura Gastaldi and Diana Silveira Organization: LinkTV The project consists of providing tutoring classes for various high school subjects using a web platform and virtual student groups, through the use of videoconferencing technology. Degree Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Administration Advisor: Álvaro Ballester Export of Audiovisual Services Authors: Jonathan Boublil, Gonzalo Damonte, and Guillermo Jaume Organization: Wanako Audiovisual Production Company The project proposes to provide an outsourced service for partial or complete audiovisual productions, including 3D animations and video games. It operates remotely. Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Administration Advisor: Daniel Cámera Non-traditional English language instruction Authors: Andrea Areán, Damián Farré, and Matías García Organization: Play’n English The project consists of a web-based educational service for teaching English to children and preteens using innovative pedagogical techniques and a high-tech platform. Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Administration Advisor: Carlos Ameneiros