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'''Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica''', also known as '''UNEM''' , '''Business University of Costa Rica''' or '''Entrepreneurial University of Costa Rica''', is a private university in the city of [[San José, Costa Rica]]. It is authorized and accredited by the Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP), the National Council of Higher Education of Costa Rica.<ref>http://www.mep.go.cr/oferta-academica</ref><ref>http://www.mep.go.cr/sites/default/files/pregunta_frecuente/documentos/lista_universidades_aprobadas_CONESUP.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.mep.go.cr/sites/default/files/oferta_academica/38-EMPRESARIAL.pdf</ref> It has been authorized to award degrees since 1997.<ref>http://www.iesalc.unesco.org.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2570:costa-rica&catid=210&Itemid=757&lang=en</ref> |
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'''Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica''', also known as '''UNEM''' or '''Business University of Costa Rica''', is a private university in the city of [[San José, Costa Rica]]. It is not among the universities accreditied by the Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES), the national accreditation agency of Costa Rica.<ref name=sinaes>[http://www.sinaes.ac.cr/index.php/instituciones-educacion-superior Instituciones miembros del SINAES] (in Spanish). Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior. Accessed December 2014.</ref> In 2013 it was described by the ''[[Costa Rica Star]]'' as "infamous" for its involvement in several [[diploma mill]] allegations, in cases where students paid to receive degrees without following a course of study.<ref name=star>Jaime Lopez (12 August 2013). [http://news.co.cr/quality-of-education-and-cost-of-tuition-increase-in-costa-rica/24568/ Quality of Education and Cost of Tuition Increase in Costa Rica: Sham Universities]. ''The Costa Rica Star''. Accessed December 2014.</ref> The university has awarded [[PhD]] degrees to people in Germany and the United States.<ref name=star/> A 2008 investigation by ''[[Der Spiegel]]'' failed to find any legitimate campus or professors associated with UNEM.<ref name=DerSpiegel> |
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The university's mission is to contribute to societies world-wide by providing continuous training programs, language programs and course programs in the form of open enrollment which are suppose to contribute to the high goal of educating the people and performing independent research at the highest international levels of variety and excellence. |
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The University campus location is DE LA POP'S DE CURRIDABAT 100 ESTE Y 250 AL NORTE.<ref>http://www.fsedu.moe.gov.tw/show.aspx?TempId=&Id=8326</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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UNEM began its operation in 1992 as the International Post-Graduate School in affiliation with the University of San Jose. In 1997 the International Postgraduate School has been taken the authorization and accreditation of the Costa Rican government to become the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica.<ref>http://whed.net/detail_institution.php?id=17738</ref> |
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UNEM was founded in 1992 as an international graduate school, and acquired its present name in 1997.<ref name=whed>[http://whed.net/detail_institution.php?id=17738 Business University of Costa Rica]. International Association of Universities: Worldwide Database of Higher Education Institutions, Systems and Credentials. Accessed October 2014.</ref> In that year it was approved by the Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada, the national council of higher education of Costa Rica,<ref name=lista>[http://www.mep.go.cr/sites/default/files/pregunta_frecuente/documentos/lista_universidades_aprobadas_CONESUP.pdf Lista de Universidades Privadas aprobadas por el CONESUP] (in Spanish). Ministerio de Educación Pública: Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (national council of higher education). Accessed October 2014.</ref> to award [[undergraduate degree]]s in [[accounting]] and [[business administration]], and [[master's degree]]s in business administration.<ref name=nombre>[http://www.mep.go.cr/sites/default/files/oferta_academica/38-EMPRESARIAL.pdf Nombre Universidad: 38 - Empresarial de Costa Rica] (in Spanish). Ministerio de Educación Pública: Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (national council of higher education). Accessed October 2014.</ref> |
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UNEM is authorized and accredited by CONESUP (the National Council of Private Universities) for undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, and Masters degrees in Business Administration.<ref>http://www.mep.go.cr/sites/default/files/pregunta_frecuente/documentos/lista_universidades_aprobadas_CONESUP.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.mep.go.cr/sites/default/files/oferta_academica/38-EMPRESARIAL.pdf</ref> |
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This university is listed in the International Association of Universities Directory of Higher Education and International Handbook of Universities (where it is listed as the Business University of Costa Rica).<ref>http://whed.net/detail_institution.php?id=17738</ref> |
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==Accreditation, Recognition and Affiliation== |
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UNEM is regionally accredited from State of Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education) and by approval of its charter from CONESUP (Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada) (National Council of University Private Higher Education- The apex national educational body for accreditation, control and regulation of the operation of private universities in Costa Rica) Session Number 336-97 which met on November 5, 1997.<ref>http://www.mep.go.cr/oferta-academica</ref> |
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UNEM has been recognized in the reference List of Foreign University by '''Taiwan Ministry of Education'''<ref>http://www.fsedu.moe.gov.tw/home.aspx</ref><ref>http://www.fsedu.moe.gov.tw/show.aspx?TempId=&Id=8326</ref> |
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UNEM degree is evaluated by '''NACES World Education Services (WES)''', a nonprofit organization that provides credential evaluations for international students and immigrants planning to study or work in the U.S. and Canada<ref>https://hk.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A3eg9GmPm9RUBE0AuGi1ygt.;_ylu=X3oDMTIzNmwydDYxBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAMwYzc0NDk0OTgwMzM4ZTllODEwZjA0ZGY1NWI4ZjYzYQRncG9zAzkyBGl0A2Jpbmc-?.origin=&back=https%3A%2F%2Fhk.images.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Duniversidad%2Bempresarial%2Bde%2Bcosta%2Brica%26fr%3Dyfp-t-900-s-hk%26fr2%3Dpiv-forum%26nost%3D1%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D92&w=992&h=785&imgurl=unem.appliedchain.com%2Fdistancelearning%2FWES-02-1.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Funem.appliedchain.com%2Ftw.html&size=189.6KB&name=%E9%81%B8%E6%93%87+%3Cb%3Euniversidad+empresarial+de+costa+rica%3C%2Fb%3E+%E7%84%B6%E5%BE%8C+%E6%8C%89%E4%B8%8B+continue&p=universidad+empresarial+de+costa+rica&oid=0c74494980338e9e810f04df55b8f63a&fr2=piv-forum&fr=yfp-t-900-s-hk&tt=%E9%81%B8%E6%93%87+%3Cb%3Euniversidad+empresarial+de+costa+rica%3C%2Fb%3E+%E7%84%B6%E5%BE%8C+%E6%8C%89%E4%B8%8B+continue&b=61&ni=21&no=92&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=1140sm1je&sigb=14hm81bh1&sigi=11jn8p7s7&sigt=12angircp&sign=12angircp&.crumb=ypZXxy1h2m/&fr=yfp-t-900-s-hk&fr2=piv-forum</ref> |
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UNEM has been listed by '''United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'''; '''International Association of Universities (IAU) and the International Handbook of Universities'''<ref>http://bves.unesco.org.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2570:costa-rica&catid=210&Itemid=757&lang=en</ref> |
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UNEM is listed in Worldwide Classroom - Consortium for International Education & Multicultural Studies<ref>http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/costa_rica/flschools_adult5.html</ref> |
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UNEM is Affiliated in California University FCE<ref>http://www.cufce.org/affiliatedinstitutions.htm</ref> and recognized by the California Department of Education.<ref>http://www3.cde.ca.gov/psa/logon.asp?cds=19647336141972</ref> |
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'''Classbase''' is an online education database providing information on education systems and academic institutions around the world. Classbase university rankings are web rankings that indicate the importance of the global online presence of colleges and universities |
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'''UNEM Ranked 11th in Costa Rica''' in 2015<ref>http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Costa-Rica/Universities</ref> |
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'''4 International Colleges & Universities''' is an international higher education search engine and directory reviewing accredited Universities and Colleges in the world. 4icu.org includes 11,307 Colleges and Universities, ranked by web popularity, in 200 countries. |
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'''UNEM Ranked 42nd in Costa Rica''' in 2015<ref>http://www.4icu.org/cr/</ref> |
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==Rumor allegations== |
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A 2008 investigation by Der Spiegel found that people could gain honorary doctorate/professorship through donation<ref>http://www.spiegel.de/unispiegel/studium/umstrittene-titel-professoren-und-doktoren-made-in-costa-rica-a-597705.html</ref> and in 2013 Costa Rica Star mentioned this allegations. Der Spiegel failed to find the names of teachers in the official website, and failed to find the new campus address at that time.<ref>http://www.spiegel.de/unispiegel/studium/umstrittene-titel-professoren-und-doktoren-made-in-costa-rica-a-597705.html</ref> |
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==NOTABLE PEOPLE== |
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1. Dr. Wu Jianming Dr. Bobby Ng (Hong Kong / PhD) graduated from UNEM - Macau University art courses (Asia), Professor - Part-time lecturer at the Department of Education Arts Chinese University of Hong Kong - International Art Consultant Designers Association. His works for the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Chinese and foreign collections.<ref>http://www.hkiai.com/portfolio-and-event/teacher/bobby-ng.html</ref> |
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2. Dr. Leung Wai-Cheung (Hong Kong / PhD) graduated from UNEM - Visiting lecturer of the Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE) and the Hong Kong University (SPACE), associate member of each of the Hong Kong Institute of Certifi ed Public Accountants, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries and the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certifid ed Accountants.<ref>http://www.cmr8071.com/en/chairman.asp</ref> |
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3. Dr. Leung Ka Tung (Hong Kong / PhD) graduated from UNEM - He has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of South China (China) Limited since December 10, 2012, has over 35 years of experience in property and hotel industry through his prior employments with the Lands Department of Hong Kong Government.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/officerProfile?symbol=0413.HK&officerId=2328568</ref> |
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4. Deng Hongsheng (Freddy Tang) Dr. (Macau / Associate Professor), graduated from UNEM PhD in Business Administration - He is currently an associate professor of City University of Macau.<ref>http://www.cityu.edu.mo/fob/Professor.php?id=2</ref> |
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5. Mok Yee Ling (Sandra Mok) Dr. (Macau / Associate Professor), graduated from UNEM PhD in Business Administration - He is currently an associate professor of City University of Macau.<ref>http://www.cityu.edu.mo/fob/Professor.php?id=2</ref> |
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6. Dr. Jones, James E (USA / Professor) - graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Doctor of Philosophy Department. The current chairman and professor at Indiana University, USA.<ref>http://bulletins.iu.edu/iu/dentistry/2009-2011/faculty/full-time.shtml</ref> |
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7. Tsong-Liang Huang (Taiwan) is currently the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Honorary Chair Professor. He also serves several important functions: - Professor, University of Costa Rica British Bayle Honorary Lecture - National Taipei on Education Department of Computer Science and Institute Professor permanent free evaluation - South Wing University of Science and Technology Chair Professor and Chancellor (seconded) - American Institute of Finance Management (AAFM) Fellow - US financial advisor Global Advisors Financial Management Institute - China International Society of CIAI (AASCB member) chairman - China International Project Management Association of love cum - International Project and Quality Management Institute (IPQMI) Lifetime Distinguished Chair Professor |
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National Taipei IT Graduate Institute of Education Sciences, Professor permanent free evaluation: http://www.cs.ntue.edu.tw/ft-teacher.php Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Wing Chair Professor and Principal: http://www.nju.edu.tw/njpd/ English resume English Bio: http://www.cs.ntue.edu.tw/Tsong-Liang Huang.html Chinese history Chinese Bio: http://www.cs.ntue.edu.tw/ft-teacher.php |
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8. You Li Li lecturer (Taiwan), graduated from UNEM - Master of Linguistics. Western Literature Department of the incumbent National University of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, specializing in Spanish.<ref>http://dowell.nuk.edu.tw/main.php?mod=custom_page&site_id=1&page_id=20</ref> |
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9. Mr. Su-Chun Wang (Taiwan), graduated from UNEM - MBA. Is currently an assistant professor at National Tsinghua University in Taiwan. National Tsinghua University in Taiwan - Teachers.<ref>http://my.nthu.edu.tw/~physical/org_e.html</ref> National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan - Website: http://www.nthu.edu.tw/ |
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10. Wangsu Jun teacher (Taiwan), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Physical Education. The current Asia-Pacific Institute of Creativity - General Education Center sports group instructor, body guard team. Specializes in table tennis, bowling, badminton, fitness, sports appreciation.<ref>http://www.apic.edu.tw/onweb.jsp?webno=3333333;06</ref> |
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11. Cao Wenzhong teacher (Taiwan), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Physical Education. The current Asia-Pacific Institute of Creativity - General Education Center sports group instructor. Expertise fitness guidance in judo, water sports, self-defense, body, disability sports, bowling.<ref>http://www.apic.edu.tw/onweb.jsp?webno=3333333;06</ref> |
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12. wind Zhen Hao teacher (Taiwan), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Physical Education. The current Asia-Pacific Institute of Creativity - General Education Center sports group instructor, class refers to the group members. Specializes in general sports, baseball and softball. <ref>http://www.apic.edu.tw/onweb.jsp?webno=3333333;06</ref> |
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13. Professor Sen (English name: Hun Sen) - Cambodian Prime Minister and leader of the Cambodian People's Party. He is now the Southeast Asian countries in the second longest reign of state leaders. Hun Sen in July 2008 to get the University of Costa Rica Bayle awarded British Diplomacy and International Relations - Honorary Professor.<ref>https://sokheounpang.wordpress.com/2009/01/10/</ref> |
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14. Dr. Reiff George (Thailand and India / Professor) -. He is a Full Professor at EIILM University in India He graduated with Bachelor of Economic, Master of Economic History, and Doctor of Philosophy for all from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM) He is also a Knights of Rizal -. Lifetime Member, Siam Society - Lifetime Member, ÖASG - Lifetime Member, and Russian Space Federation - Lifetime Member.<ref>http://th.linkedin.com/pub/george-reiff/14/327/894</ref> |
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15. The President of Gambia (Africa / Premier) Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh has also been conferred an Honorary Professorship for Traditional Medicine by the School of Biology and Life Science at the Empresarial University of Costa Rica (UNEM).<ref>http://www.statehouse.gm/international-awards_191108.htm</ref> |
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16. Prof. Dr. Roger Haw Boon Hong (Malaysia / PhD and professor) who also graduated from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM), is the founder cum Chairman of Ansted University (Asia Regional Service Center, Penang, Malaysia). He is also the Founder cum Chairman of the First kind of World Book of Records with a Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility aspects 'SRW RecordPedia' and Founded the Ansted Social Responsibility International Award (ASRIA) to recognize those Corporations, NGOs and individuals around the world . He has co-authored several books and research papers in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility, Learning Organizations, Culture & Peace and Distance / Virtual Learning Programmes which were published by various publishers in the UK, Europe, USA, India, Korea, Thailand , Canada, and Malaysia, etc..<ref>http://www.ansteduniversity.org/</ref> |
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17. Dr. Patrick Tan (Singapore / Associate Professor) is an Associate Professor who graduated from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). He received his education from Nanyang Technological University in Computer Engineering, and achieved a Ph.D in Business Administration ( DBA) from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). He is now an Associate Professor in Charisma University.<ref>http://www.charismauniversity.org/aboutboardprofiles.php</ref> |
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18. Dr. Kassey Kalleichelven (Singapore / experienced teachers) graduated with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Employee and organization image from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). He is an Associate Senior Lecturer in Business Tourism Hospitality Building Facilities and Construction management.<ref> http://sg.linkedin.com/pub/kassey-kalleichelven/15/4b5/444</ref> |
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The university reported no graduates in 2007, and enrolled no students in 2010; it may be inactive.<ref name=castro>Silvia P. Castro (2010). [http://www.ulacit.cr/files/documentosULACIT/Silvia/Silvia_Castro_Final_Dissertation.pdf Costa Rican higher education, its universities and students]. Doctoral dissertation, University of Pennsylvania. Accessed December 2014.</ref> |
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19. Prof. (Dr.) Daniel Esteban Odin INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD The Business University of Costa Rica, Central America.<ref>http://www.academia.edu/4669905/Competitiveness_of_Selected_Brands_of_Comsumer_Products_in_Emerging_Market</ref> |
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[[Hun Sen]], the [[Cambodia]]n prime minister, was made an "Honorary Professor of Diplomatic and International Relations" in July 2008.<ref>[http://cnv.org.kh/en/?page_id=38 Biography of Hun Sen]</ref> |
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20. Mr. Kenneth Chan (Hong Kong / Master), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Arts. He is currently serving Y Plus Design Studio Ltd. (Hong Kong), director of interior design. Mr. Kenneth Chan has over 15 years experience in interior design. Kenneth has been the home of many Asian companies and international-type restaurants offer lots of money as a design consultant. He was also the Hong Kong Council of Social Service awarded the SME Social Care Award - Caring Company 03 - 08.<ref>http://www.yplusdesign.com.hk/yp_summary_design.htm</ref> |
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Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica was not among the five hundred top universities world-wide in the [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings|''Times Higher Education'' World University Rankings]] for 2014–15,<ref name=times>[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2014-15/world-ranking World University Rankings 2014-2015]. Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Accessed February 2015.</ref> nor among the top five hundred in the Shanghai [[Academic Ranking of World Universities]] for 2014.<ref name=shang>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150119210953/http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2014.html Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014]. Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. Accessed February 2015.</ref> It was not among the eight hundred universities in the [[QS World University Rankings]] for 2014,<ref name=qs>[http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2014#sorting=rank+region=+country=+faculty=+stars=false+search= QS World University Rankings 2014/15]. QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Accessed February 2015.</ref> nor is it among the thirteen Costa Rican universities listed by Quacquarelli Symonds.<ref name=qs2>[http://www.topuniversities.com/search/site/all-results/location/costa-rica-227#f All Results]. QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Accessed February 2015.</ref> |
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21. Dr. Leung Wai-Cheung - Independent non-executive Director from Mobicon Group Limited (Hong Kong) who graduated with Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Management from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM) was reported in Reuters report Dr. Leung. Wai-Cheung is also with other 2 Listed Companies including Wing Hing International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) and Far East Pharmaceutical Technology Company Ltd. (Hong Kong).<ref>http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyOfficers?symbol=1213.HK</ref> |
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In the 2012 [[Classbase]] rating of web presence, it was not among the top one hundred universities in Latin America;<ref name=classbase>[http://www.classbase.com/University-Rankings/Top-100-Universities-in-Latin-America Top 100 Universities in Latin America]. Foreign Credits Inc. Accessed February 2015.{{unreliable source|date=February 2015}}</ref> it was rated eleventh of the thirteen universities listed for Costa Rica.<ref name=classbase2>[http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Costa-Rica/Universities Universities in Costa Rica]. Foreign Credits Inc. Accessed February 2015.{{unreliable source|date=February 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:58, 10 February 2015
Motto | Opportunitas (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Opportunity |
Established | 1997 |
Chancellor | William Zamora Gonzalez |
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Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica, also known as UNEM , Business University of Costa Rica or Entrepreneurial University of Costa Rica, is a private university in the city of San José, Costa Rica. It is authorized and accredited by the Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP), the National Council of Higher Education of Costa Rica.[1][2][3] It has been authorized to award degrees since 1997.[4]
The university's mission is to contribute to societies world-wide by providing continuous training programs, language programs and course programs in the form of open enrollment which are suppose to contribute to the high goal of educating the people and performing independent research at the highest international levels of variety and excellence.
The University campus location is DE LA POP'S DE CURRIDABAT 100 ESTE Y 250 AL NORTE.[5]
History
UNEM began its operation in 1992 as the International Post-Graduate School in affiliation with the University of San Jose. In 1997 the International Postgraduate School has been taken the authorization and accreditation of the Costa Rican government to become the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica.[6]
UNEM is authorized and accredited by CONESUP (the National Council of Private Universities) for undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, and Masters degrees in Business Administration.[7][8]
This university is listed in the International Association of Universities Directory of Higher Education and International Handbook of Universities (where it is listed as the Business University of Costa Rica).[9]
Accreditation, Recognition and Affiliation
UNEM is regionally accredited from State of Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education) and by approval of its charter from CONESUP (Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada) (National Council of University Private Higher Education- The apex national educational body for accreditation, control and regulation of the operation of private universities in Costa Rica) Session Number 336-97 which met on November 5, 1997.[10]
UNEM has been recognized in the reference List of Foreign University by Taiwan Ministry of Education[11][12]
UNEM degree is evaluated by NACES World Education Services (WES), a nonprofit organization that provides credential evaluations for international students and immigrants planning to study or work in the U.S. and Canada[13]
UNEM has been listed by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); International Association of Universities (IAU) and the International Handbook of Universities[14]
UNEM is listed in Worldwide Classroom - Consortium for International Education & Multicultural Studies[15]
UNEM is Affiliated in California University FCE[16] and recognized by the California Department of Education.[17]
Rankings and Reputation
Classbase is an online education database providing information on education systems and academic institutions around the world. Classbase university rankings are web rankings that indicate the importance of the global online presence of colleges and universities
UNEM Ranked 11th in Costa Rica in 2015[18]
4 International Colleges & Universities is an international higher education search engine and directory reviewing accredited Universities and Colleges in the world. 4icu.org includes 11,307 Colleges and Universities, ranked by web popularity, in 200 countries.
UNEM Ranked 42nd in Costa Rica in 2015[19]
Rumor allegations
A 2008 investigation by Der Spiegel found that people could gain honorary doctorate/professorship through donation[20] and in 2013 Costa Rica Star mentioned this allegations. Der Spiegel failed to find the names of teachers in the official website, and failed to find the new campus address at that time.[21]
NOTABLE PEOPLE
1. Dr. Wu Jianming Dr. Bobby Ng (Hong Kong / PhD) graduated from UNEM - Macau University art courses (Asia), Professor - Part-time lecturer at the Department of Education Arts Chinese University of Hong Kong - International Art Consultant Designers Association. His works for the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Chinese and foreign collections.[22]
2. Dr. Leung Wai-Cheung (Hong Kong / PhD) graduated from UNEM - Visiting lecturer of the Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE) and the Hong Kong University (SPACE), associate member of each of the Hong Kong Institute of Certifi ed Public Accountants, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries and the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certifid ed Accountants.[23]
3. Dr. Leung Ka Tung (Hong Kong / PhD) graduated from UNEM - He has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of South China (China) Limited since December 10, 2012, has over 35 years of experience in property and hotel industry through his prior employments with the Lands Department of Hong Kong Government.[24]
4. Deng Hongsheng (Freddy Tang) Dr. (Macau / Associate Professor), graduated from UNEM PhD in Business Administration - He is currently an associate professor of City University of Macau.[25]
5. Mok Yee Ling (Sandra Mok) Dr. (Macau / Associate Professor), graduated from UNEM PhD in Business Administration - He is currently an associate professor of City University of Macau.[26]
6. Dr. Jones, James E (USA / Professor) - graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Doctor of Philosophy Department. The current chairman and professor at Indiana University, USA.[27]
7. Tsong-Liang Huang (Taiwan) is currently the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Honorary Chair Professor. He also serves several important functions: - Professor, University of Costa Rica British Bayle Honorary Lecture - National Taipei on Education Department of Computer Science and Institute Professor permanent free evaluation - South Wing University of Science and Technology Chair Professor and Chancellor (seconded) - American Institute of Finance Management (AAFM) Fellow - US financial advisor Global Advisors Financial Management Institute - China International Society of CIAI (AASCB member) chairman - China International Project Management Association of love cum - International Project and Quality Management Institute (IPQMI) Lifetime Distinguished Chair Professor
National Taipei IT Graduate Institute of Education Sciences, Professor permanent free evaluation: http://www.cs.ntue.edu.tw/ft-teacher.php Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Wing Chair Professor and Principal: http://www.nju.edu.tw/njpd/ English resume English Bio: http://www.cs.ntue.edu.tw/Tsong-Liang Huang.html Chinese history Chinese Bio: http://www.cs.ntue.edu.tw/ft-teacher.php
8. You Li Li lecturer (Taiwan), graduated from UNEM - Master of Linguistics. Western Literature Department of the incumbent National University of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, specializing in Spanish.[28]
9. Mr. Su-Chun Wang (Taiwan), graduated from UNEM - MBA. Is currently an assistant professor at National Tsinghua University in Taiwan. National Tsinghua University in Taiwan - Teachers.[29] National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan - Website: http://www.nthu.edu.tw/
10. Wangsu Jun teacher (Taiwan), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Physical Education. The current Asia-Pacific Institute of Creativity - General Education Center sports group instructor, body guard team. Specializes in table tennis, bowling, badminton, fitness, sports appreciation.[30]
11. Cao Wenzhong teacher (Taiwan), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Physical Education. The current Asia-Pacific Institute of Creativity - General Education Center sports group instructor. Expertise fitness guidance in judo, water sports, self-defense, body, disability sports, bowling.[31]
12. wind Zhen Hao teacher (Taiwan), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Physical Education. The current Asia-Pacific Institute of Creativity - General Education Center sports group instructor, class refers to the group members. Specializes in general sports, baseball and softball. [32]
13. Professor Sen (English name: Hun Sen) - Cambodian Prime Minister and leader of the Cambodian People's Party. He is now the Southeast Asian countries in the second longest reign of state leaders. Hun Sen in July 2008 to get the University of Costa Rica Bayle awarded British Diplomacy and International Relations - Honorary Professor.[33]
14. Dr. Reiff George (Thailand and India / Professor) -. He is a Full Professor at EIILM University in India He graduated with Bachelor of Economic, Master of Economic History, and Doctor of Philosophy for all from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM) He is also a Knights of Rizal -. Lifetime Member, Siam Society - Lifetime Member, ÖASG - Lifetime Member, and Russian Space Federation - Lifetime Member.[34]
15. The President of Gambia (Africa / Premier) Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh has also been conferred an Honorary Professorship for Traditional Medicine by the School of Biology and Life Science at the Empresarial University of Costa Rica (UNEM).[35]
16. Prof. Dr. Roger Haw Boon Hong (Malaysia / PhD and professor) who also graduated from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM), is the founder cum Chairman of Ansted University (Asia Regional Service Center, Penang, Malaysia). He is also the Founder cum Chairman of the First kind of World Book of Records with a Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility aspects 'SRW RecordPedia' and Founded the Ansted Social Responsibility International Award (ASRIA) to recognize those Corporations, NGOs and individuals around the world . He has co-authored several books and research papers in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility, Learning Organizations, Culture & Peace and Distance / Virtual Learning Programmes which were published by various publishers in the UK, Europe, USA, India, Korea, Thailand , Canada, and Malaysia, etc..[36]
17. Dr. Patrick Tan (Singapore / Associate Professor) is an Associate Professor who graduated from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). He received his education from Nanyang Technological University in Computer Engineering, and achieved a Ph.D in Business Administration ( DBA) from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). He is now an Associate Professor in Charisma University.[37]
18. Dr. Kassey Kalleichelven (Singapore / experienced teachers) graduated with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Employee and organization image from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). He is an Associate Senior Lecturer in Business Tourism Hospitality Building Facilities and Construction management.[38]
19. Prof. (Dr.) Daniel Esteban Odin INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD The Business University of Costa Rica, Central America.[39]
20. Mr. Kenneth Chan (Hong Kong / Master), graduated from the University of Costa Rica UNEM - Master of Arts. He is currently serving Y Plus Design Studio Ltd. (Hong Kong), director of interior design. Mr. Kenneth Chan has over 15 years experience in interior design. Kenneth has been the home of many Asian companies and international-type restaurants offer lots of money as a design consultant. He was also the Hong Kong Council of Social Service awarded the SME Social Care Award - Caring Company 03 - 08.[40]
21. Dr. Leung Wai-Cheung - Independent non-executive Director from Mobicon Group Limited (Hong Kong) who graduated with Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Management from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM) was reported in Reuters report Dr. Leung. Wai-Cheung is also with other 2 Listed Companies including Wing Hing International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) and Far East Pharmaceutical Technology Company Ltd. (Hong Kong).[41]
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