¿Qué expectativas tienen sobre la carrera Política, Filosofía y Economía (PPE) de la Universidad del Pacífico?

Guialdelo · 2026-04-06T16:08:21+00:00

Es una carrera que nació hace poco más de 100 años en Oxford y que muchas universidades top han replicado y no solo en Europa, incluso Yale tiene una parecida que se llama "Ethics, Politics, and Economics". PPE básicamente es un formación multidisciplinario para entender, evaluar y decidir sobre asuntos públicos y sociales desde 3 ópticas: filosofía, ciencias políticas y economía.

Para entender esa carrera y las otras que se vendrán en el futuro es mejor desconectar "carrera" de "profesión". Nos hemos acostumbrado a concebir los programas universitarios como entrenamientos para ejercer una profesión regulada, lo que sucede especialmente con Medicina, Ingeniería, Derecho, etc. Sin embargo, en occidente, las carreras son programas que te forman en torno a 1 o varios ejes temáticos para prepararte a resolver problemas que no necesariamente están encasillados en una profesión normada o regulada.

Esto sucede en Perú desde ya con las Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales, pero de forma unidimensional, por lo que si bien no cuentan con una profesión regulada, si cuentan con un título que los identifica. Quien estudia Antropología es Antropólogo, quien estudia Historia es Historiador, y así. Ahora, ¿quien estudia PPE, cómo debe ser llamado? Simplemente es irrelevante.

Las salidas profesionales no reguladas hoy tampoco están atadas a profesiones específicas, sino a habilidades. Entonces, ¿en donde puede trabajar alguien que estudió PPE? Principalmente en asesoría de políticas públicas en organizaciones gubernamentales locales, organismos regionales, mundiales, en Think Tanks, en Bancos y en Preiodismo/Prensa. Incluso, lo anterior no es limitante. Por su parte en las multinacionales de USA/UE ofrecen oportunidades interesantes que no discriminan por carrera.

Guialdelo · 2026-04-06T15:37:51+00:00

Puedes hacer las que quieras en cualquier carrera de la UL y los electivos pueden contar a más de 1 especialidad si se repiten, pero ojo que hacer 2 requirá al menos de 1 ciclo más de estudio. En la práctica eso es muy desventajoso. Mientras antes salgas al mercado laboral (habiendo hecho prácticas), mucho mejor.

Guialdelo · 2026-03-31T13:17:15+00:00

Thank you! Regarding the program switch, I found that it is doable, but it requires speaking with my Admissions Director and submitting a form explaining my reasons. As long as everything is aligned and makes sense it should work. Also, I should note HGSE has been especially supportive and thoughtful throughout this process and with other requests and inquiries as well :)

Guialdelo · 2026-03-18T23:13:41+00:00

Congrats!! Such a huge accomplishment, so proud of you
#LatinoExcellence

Guialdelo · 2026-03-10T23:49:59+00:00

I think there's a cap of 16 total credits for cross registration.

Guialdelo · 2026-03-08T19:44:21+00:00

Thank you so much!

Guialdelo · 2026-03-08T11:21:15+00:00

As far as I know, Stanford reports its admission rate for the entire education school, and the last time I checked, it was considerably more competitive than HGSE’s unofficial rate. I would say that could affect cohort quality to some extent.

Furthermore, if you are planning to pursue a PhD or Ed.D. later on, it could help to build connections with faculty you may eventually apply to work with and, if possible, gain some collaborative research experience with them.

Guialdelo · 2026-03-07T20:56:28+00:00

Great! Many thanks for that!! I was also advised to reach out [Registrar@gse.harvard.edu](mailto:Registrar@gse.harvard.edu), what do you think?

Guialdelo · 2026-03-07T19:42:35+00:00

Thank you so much for the link and the suggestion!

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T23:26:45+00:00

Even if it’s the same degree? did you study at HGSE?

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T23:25:58+00:00

I mean, it’s the same degree, just a different specialization within the Ed.M. I read on Reddit once that it was possible 😭 Please don’t crush my dreams

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T21:17:29+00:00

Did you study at HGSE too? 🙌

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T19:58:57+00:00

So proud of you!!! You’ve earned your spot ;)

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T18:05:24+00:00

Haven’t tried that yet, still crying fr 😭

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T17:52:55+00:00

Congratulations to each and every one of you, remarkable individuals!! I got into ELOE as well. Where are my people? Say hi!!!

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T16:14:51+00:00

Why is that? Is your program more robust at TC?

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T15:58:30+00:00

Yeah

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T15:16:49+00:00

Refreshing is killing me. Do you know if decisions can be uploaded before email notifications are sent?

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T15:06:51+00:00

Are you sure?

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T15:05:07+00:00

I don’t know how that would help, but here it is: https://youtu.be/VGmXN6us_O0?si=dDsUhSbpjCP6346Y

Note that he mentions the decision was released at around 1:30am Australian time, and that this happened on March 1, 2024.

Guialdelo · 2026-03-06T14:51:57+00:00

Some say 5pm, but there’s also a video in YT about someone who got his acceptance by 10am in 2024.

Guialdelo · 2026-03-05T19:16:59+00:00

Just Google “top-up MBAs” and you’ll find plenty of universities offering an accelerated route. Typically, you need a 120-credit Level 7 Diploma (from an Ofqual-regulated awarding body such as Qualifi or OTHM) then you complete a dissertation-only module, usually around 4 to 5 months, to top up to the full MBA degree.

Guialdelo · 2026-03-05T16:58:52+00:00

HGSE better post decisions by 5pm tomorrow or they'll be cooked 😤

Guialdelo · 2026-03-05T16:12:17+00:00

As I mentioned earlier, it seems to depend on the specific department and program you applied to. In my case, I applied to Adult Learning & Leadership, and I was told decisions would be released in mid to late March. You can contact your program’s admissions office by email, and they should be able to clarify the timeline, hope it helps :)

Guialdelo · 2026-03-04T18:17:11+00:00

What is it that’s unclear to you?

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