Kelley School of Business and Tecnológico de Monterrey forge dynamic partnership to advance global learning and research

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is excited to announce an evolving strategic partnership with Tecnológico de Monterrey, a trailblazer in innovation, entrepreneurship, and global education in Latin America. This partnership is designed to foster deeper faculty collaboration and expand student mobility between the two institutions, reinforcing our shared commitment to global leadership and academic excellence.

For faculty: Cross-border collaboration in teaching and research

At the heart of this partnership is a robust platform for faculty innovation through joint teaching, research, and academic exchange. Key components include:

• Global Classroom: Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
  Faculty at Kelley and TEC will co-teach COIL courses that bring together students from both universities into shared virtual classrooms. These courses promote intercultural dialogue, global problem-solving, and real-world collaboration—preparing students for the complexity of today’s business environment.

• Global Visiting Faculty Program
  The Visiting Faculty Program will allow Kelley faculty to spend time teaching and researching at TEC’s campuses. This not only enriches the academic environment but also opens doors for long-term, interdisciplinary research collaboration.
• Research collaboration opportunities
  Kelley and TEC faculty can collaborate on research projects in the following high-impact areas:
  • Leadership and effective and efficient organizations: investigating leadership practices and organizational behavior that drive high performance
  • Development of conscious enterprises: exploring strategies for building purpose-driven, ethically grounded companies
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation with impact: studying innovative business models and ventures that address social and environmental challenges
  • Organizational strategy and industry transformation: analyzing how businesses adapt strategy and structure in response to industry disruption and global change

For students: Transformative global learning experiences

Kelley and TEC de Monterrey offer students a gateway to Latin America through immersive programs that blend academic rigor with cultural exploration.

• Semester exchange at TEC’s Querétaro campus
  Kelley students can spend a semester abroad at TEC’s Querétaro campus, engaging with top faculty and peers in one of Mexico’s most vibrant innovation hubs. With courses taught in English, the exchange fosters deep intercultural learning and exposure to Latin American business practices.
• Summer International Business Program
  Students can also join the Summer International Business Program in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Puebla, where they’ll take courses on international business and entrepreneurship while visiting leading companies and start-ups across Mexico. The program blends academic study with practical insights, making it ideal for students seeking to expand their global business perspective in a hands-on environment.

Why TEC?

Tecnológico de Monterrey stands out as a global partner thanks to its:

• Innovative academic model: TEC’s challenge-based and interdisciplinary approach prepares students to tackle real-world business challenges.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: home to one of Latin America’s most vibrant ecosystems for start-ups and business innovation.
• Global focus: a strong international orientation with over 500 partnerships worldwide, offering students and faculty rich opportunities for cross-cultural engagement.
• Excellence in business education: Consistently ranked among the top institutions in Latin America for academic quality, research, and industry relevance.

Looking ahead

This partnership reflects our belief that transformative education happens when borders blur and ideas flow freely. By collaborating with Tecnológico de Monterrey, Kelley is expanding its global impact—empowering faculty and students to learn, innovate, and lead across cultures and industries.

For more information on how to get involved, contact the Kelley Global team.