The Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism strengthens collaboration with Satocan

Last Friday, the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism at ULPGC welcomed Jorge Pérez Melián, Marketing Manager at Satocan, together with Alberto Ortega Abou-Medlej and Diego Molina Domínguez, managers of Las Ramblas Shopping Center. This meeting marked the launch of a joint challenge to be carried out within the Strategic Marketing Management course of the Business Administration degree.

Through this initiative, students will have the opportunity to work on a real case that bridges academic theory with professional practice. Over the semester, they will be tasked with analyzing the current situation of the shopping center, identifying potential areas for improvement, and designing
strategic proposals based on data and sound business management principles.

The project is designed to foster essential skills, including critical thinking, analytical capacity, and problem-solving, in real-world contexts. It will also enable students to understand better how decisions are made within an organization and the challenges that marketing professionals face in their day-to-day work.

This collaboration not only enriches academic training but also contributes to strengthening the business fabric of the Canary Islands. In doing so, the Faculty reaffirms its commitment to an education that combines academic rigor with experiential learning, thereby preparing students to tackle the
challenges of the labor market successfully.

 

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Academic Year with a Festive Gathering

On Tuesday, September 16, a welcome party for the 2025-2026 academic year will be held, organized by the cafeteria in collaboration with the Faculties of Legal Sciences and Economics, Business, and Tourism.

The event will take place in the esplanade connecting both Faculties, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. On this occasion, a paella will be served and live music will accompany the celebration.

Regular classes will be held as scheduled, and students, faculty, and staff will be able to join the gathering once their academic activities are finished.

The organizers warmly invite the entire university community to take part in this space for sharing and celebration, wishing everyone a happy start to the academic year.

New Governing Team of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism Takes Office

On July 25, the official swearing-in ceremony of the new governing team of the Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism was held in the “April 26” Room at the Rectorate Building of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The event was presided over by the Rector of the ULPGC and the Secretary General, who joined the newly appointed Dean and Vice Deans as they pledged to fulfill the responsibilities of their respective roles faithfully.
The Dean, who was elected by the Faculty Board on April 21 and officially confirmed on April 29, presented the team that will accompany her in leading the Faculty over the coming years. This new term begins with a strong commitment to academic excellence, social engagement, and institutional development.

Decana: Dª. María Victoria Ruíz Mallorquí
Secretario: D. Ángel Gutiérrez Padrón
Vicedecano de Calidad, Innovación Docente y Coordinación: D. Víctor Padrón Robaina
Vicedecano de Movilidad, Intercambios Académicos y Relaciones Internacionales: D. Sergio Ramos Ramos
Vicedecana del Grado en Economía e Igualdad: Dª. Carmen García Galindo
Vicedecana del Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas y Emprendimiento: Dª. María Gracia García Soto
Vicedecana de Estudiantes, Comunicación Digital y Cultura: Dª. Nancy Dávila Cárdenes
Vicedecana de Prácticas Externas, Relaciones con Empresas y Empleabilidad: Dª. Lourdes Jordán Sales.
Vicedecano del Grado en Turismo y Sostenibilidad: D. Félix Blázquez Santana
Vicedecano de Posgrado, Investigación y Transferencia: D. Miguel Ángel Negrín Hernández

 

Emotional Graduation Ceremony for the Master’s in Marketing and International Trade

Last Friday, July 18, the Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism hosted the graduation ceremony for the Master’s Degree in Marketing and International Trade (MUMCI). This heartfelt event marked the official presentation of diplomas to this year’s graduates.

The ceremony, held in the faculty’s main auditorium, was presided over by the Dean, Professor Mª Victoria Ruíz Mallorquí, and featured the Vice Dean of Postgraduate and Continuing Education, Professor Miguel Ángel Negrín Hernández, at the academic table. The class sponsors joined them:
Professor Sonia Suárez Ortega, as godmother; Casiano Manrique de Lara Peñate, as godfather; and the Master’s coordinator, Professor Josefa Delia Martín Santana.

Also participating in the ceremony was Ms. Dunia Pérez García, General Director of Cencosu-SPAR Gran Canaria, Managing Director of the RIC Venture Capital Company, and a Board Member at Cenvesu. In her address, she praised the quality of the program and the intense preparation of its graduates.
A total of 14 students received their diplomas, surrounded by family and friends in an event filled with emotion, inspiring speeches, and video presentations created by the graduates themselves, reflecting their learning journey and personal growth throughout the program.

The Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism extends its warmest congratulations to the new graduates: Leticia del Portillo Pérez, Alba Déniz Estupiñán, Gabriel Díaz de los Bernardos Izquierdo, Noahila El Karf Daf, Luz Adriana Florez Giraldo, Elena González Jiménez, Adela Llorente de Paz, Priscilla J. Lopes Leite, Carmen Martel Díaz, Mayerlín Paz Rodríguez, Sergio Ramírez Herrera, Jessica del Rosario Rivero González, Cristina del Pino Santana Peñate, and Thiago Guilherme Teixeira.

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!