On December 12, 2014, the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences’ Graduate School held its second annual graduation ceremony. The event took place in the auditorium at the Pocitos Campus of Universidad ORT Uruguay.
Awards were presented to graduates of the Specialization Diploma in Marketing Management, the Specialization Diploma in Human Resources, the Master’s in Technology Business Management – ICT, and the Master of Business Administration – MBA.
“New Perspectives and Possibilities”
Mariana Escaldón spoke on behalf of the graduates of the Specialization Diploma in Marketing Management.
He thanked the entire university faculty, visiting professors, the university administration, families, partners, friends, and classmates. He noted that graduating marks the completion of one stage and, at the same time, represents another step forward in the development of their professional careers.
“We realized how important it is to work every day to bridge the gap between the initiatives we launch and the results they produce,” he said.
She believes that the graduate program has given them the tools to develop their skills. “It has helped us see new perspectives and possibilities,” she added.
Escandón noted that it is up to each individual to apply what they’ve learned in the program to their respective work environments. “As marketing professionals, let’s strengthen the field.”
Working with emotions
Lorena García, speaking on behalf of the graduates of the Specialization Diploma in Human Resources, noted that the program gave her the opportunity to interact with professionals from various fields, which was a very enriching experience.
“The program helped us realize that people are what set organizations apart. This is especially true when competing in today’s economy. We have a responsibility to adapt to the market’s changing needs,” he said.
He emphasized that when working with people, it is essential to address emotions, as they inspire action and also serve as a source of motivation.
“No matter how small our contributions may be, they allow us to be active participants rather than victims of change,” he said.
“We are the present”
Rosario Monteverde, an engineer, spoke on behalf of the graduates of the Master's Program in Technology Business Management - ICT.
He said that the graduate program exceeded his expectations, both in terms of the professors and his classmates, and noted that it gave him the opportunity to make connections and friends.
“Today is a day to celebrate and, above all, to give thanks,” he said, adding that “it’s also a day to think about how we can best take advantage of the opportunities this master’s program is offering us.”
“When teenagers graduate from high school, they’re told they’re the future. We are the present,” he said. He added that it’s up to them to make Uruguayan companies more efficient and to ensure that the people they work with are more motivated.
Seize the opportunity
María José Blanco spoke on behalf of the graduates of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
“These years at university have been a great asset to all of our professional careers, allowing us to view business from different perspectives,” said Blanco.
“For all of us graduating today, the door to a wonderful chapter is closing. But many other doors are also opening.”
“It is up to all of us to use the tools we’ve acquired to seize this opportunity and help establish the university’s MBA program within the community,” said Blanco.
More free and responsible people
To conclude the ceremony, the dean of the School of Management and Social Sciences, Dr. Gaston J. Labadie, addressed the audience.
“Being part of a highly educated elite makes them freer, but also more responsible. It is their duty to take on the role of leaders and agents of change in all spheres of social life,” he said, adding: “The education they have received should be the motivation that drives them to take on the role of improving the fields in which they work.”
“Today, more than ever, our country needs each and every one of you to play a part in the process of consolidating economic growth,” said the dean.
“We already know that knowledge is the most perishable asset in today’s world. What matters is the formative role of learning and personal growth that a graduate program provides, as well as the constant pursuit of new knowledge,” he said. “And, of course, we mustn’t forget imagination and the ability to dream.”
“Dreaming as practical people do—those who leave a tangible mark on life. Dreaming, yes, but with dreams that are put into action, carried out, and turned into reality.”
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