Philosophy and Values
LEAD Philosophy
Our Mission
To develop professionals based on programs that not only focus on technical aspects, but also incorporate humanities and individual talent to provide the national and regional markets with a top-quality higher education alternative.
Our Vision
To optimize the standards of private higher education by providing a higher education alternative committed to academic excellence directed at both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as sectors promoting national and regional sustainable development.
Values
Excellence
Faculty and students go beyond the routine fulfillment of their duties
Freedom
A condition attained by taking your own decisions, free from any external forces. Our students enjoy responsible freedom.
Tolerance
An attitude allowing others to express their opinions freely showing respect even if one disagrees.
Veracity
An individual’s right to know the truth.
Leadership
The capacity to take decisions in a firm and decisive manner and follow these through.
Teamwork and adaptability
Efforts to coordinate and integrate people who need each other to achieve a result and the ability to adjust speedily to society.
Creativity
Ability to generate new ideas, actions or innovative thinking.
Respect
Deference shown towards others in recognition of authority stemming from seniority, merit or functions, as well as respect for the roles and functions of others.
Ethics
Deeply ingrained standards of conduct that help us act responsibly when faced with different situations.
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“ULEAD is a different university. The Faculty teaches us the best practices by example so we’re able to apply these at work”.
Carlos Barrantes, Master’s degree in International Markets and Commerce
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"I consider myself a leader because I fight for what I believe to be right”.
Monserrat Monge, Bachelor’s degree in International
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“Leadership is the best tool I can use to make a positive impact on society”.
Roberto Murillo, student of the Master’s degree in International Markets & Commerce
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“I’m not afraid of dreaming big because I know I can do it”.
Aimy Villalobos, Bachelor’s degree in International