Many lucrative industries, such as technology and finance, have a high demand for managers and executives who understand how new products and services are developed and implemented. Innovation programs often cover topics relevant to this, such as research methodology and market strategy.

Situated between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River in South America, Bolivia has a surprisingly robust higher education system that includes one of the oldest universities in the Western Hemisphere. In recent years, the government has passed legislation to improve and standardize the quality of instruction in the universities.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.