CENTRUM PUCP

What CENTRUM PUCP does

CENTRUM PUCP is the graduate business school of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), operating as a private academic unit headquartered in Santiago de Surco, Lima, with two additional campuses in San Miguel and San Isidro. The school delivers a comprehensive portfolio across three campuses, online, and blended modalities, including a Doctorate in Strategic Business Administration, several MBA variants (presencial, online, executive, blended), double-degree programs with Tulane, IAE Bordeaux, and Sorbonne, roughly two dozen specialized master's programs, an online-only brand (Centrum X), executive education (diplomaturas, specializations, EdEx short courses), and customized corporate training through Centrum Corporativo. It is one of a small number of business schools worldwide holding the "triple crown" of accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) plus BGA.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for higher education: the Canvas LMS for online and blended programs and Zoom for synchronous virtual classes. Differentiated capabilities include Generative AI integration across the MBA Online curriculum, blockchain-issued certificates through the EADA partnership, the ProLab thesis model with social impact focus (in partnership with UNESCO), and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) activities spanning 85+ partner schools across 29+ countries. Recent program launches (MBA Centrum Online in 2025 and MBA High Potential Blended in 2024) have driven rapid ranking improvements, including #3 worldwide in both QS and FSO 2026 MBA Online rankings.

The business model is tuition-driven across degree programs (S/ 44,000–88,200 per program), executive education (S/ 4,200–14,950 per diplomatura or specialization), and corporate in-company contracts. Programs are delivered through direct sales via three Lima campuses, an inside-sales team managing WhatsApp and phone inquiries, virtual information sessions, and regional partner institutions across 14 Peruvian cities. The school graduates 1,000+ students per year, sustains a 14,500+ alumni network, and connects students to 450+ companies through the Centrum Career Center.

Name

CENTRUM PUCP

Legal name

CENTRUM PUCP Business School

Website

https://centrum.pucp.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CENTRUM PUCP is the graduate business school of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), offering MBAs, specialized master's, doctoral programs, and executive education across three Lima campuses, online, and 14 Peruvian cities. It serves mid-career and young professionals seeking triple-crown-accredited business degrees with international exchange and double-degree options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA), Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• Executive MBA programs
• Doctoral business administration
• Corporate executive training
• International double degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Five

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree Programs Tuition: Tuition fees for MBA, Master's, and Doctorate programs. Prices vary by program: MBA Online at S/ 44000, MBA Centrum starting at S/ 65300, Master's in Strategic Talent Management at S/ 66900, Doctorates from S/ 77550 to S/ 88200.
2. Executive Education Programs: Diplomaturas, specializations, certifications, and short courses (EdEx). Example: IFRS Diplomatura at S/ 14950, Supply Chain Management Diplomatura at S/ 12900.
3. Direct Financing: Interest-free financing up to 30 months with electronic promissory notes. Preferential pricing for Consortium university graduates and RPU members.
4. In-Company Corporate Training: Customized programs for corporate clients delivered at client sites through Centrum Corporativo division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CENTRUM PUCP delivers graduate business education through MBA programs (face-to-face, blended, online, executive, and high-potential formats), specialized master's degrees, doctoral programs in business administration, double degrees with Tulane University, IAE Bordeaux, and Sorbonne, executive diplomas and certifications, short courses (Edex), and customized in-company corporate training via Centrum Corporativo. Offerings span in-person delivery at three Lima campuses and 100% online formats, with international exchange opportunities across 85+ partner schools.

Product overview

CENTRUM PUCP is a business school operated by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), offering a comprehensive portfolio of graduate business education programs. The portfolio includes doctoral programs (Doctorado en Administración Estratégica de Empresas) in face-to-face and semi-presidential modalities; flagship MBA programs (MBA Centrum) available in multiple formats including face-to-face at three Lima campuses (Surco, San Miguel, San Isidro), blended, and fully online; double degree programs with international partners (Tulane University, IAE Bordeaux, and Sorbonne University); specialized master's programs (Maestrías Especializadas) in areas such as Marketing, Energy Business, Legal Business, Mining Business, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, IT Management, Strategic Talent Management, Construction Management, and Supply Chain Management; 100% online programs under Centrum X brand; and executive education including international and national diplomas, specializations, short courses (Edex), and senior executive programs. The school also offers corporate training programs through Centrum Corporativo. All programs carry the triple crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and incorporate AI tools in the MBA Online program, with international exchange opportunities through 85+ partnerships in 29+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centrum X: 100% online specialized master's programs including Finance, Operations, IT Management, and Supply Chain Management.
• Centrum Alumni
• Centrum Career Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,500+ graduates occupying management positions in leading companies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Tulane University (Freeman School of Business)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership for Executive Global MBA. Students earn degrees from both CENTRUM PUCP and Tulane University in 21 months. Located in New Orleans, USA.
• IAE Bordeaux (Kedge Business School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership for MBA with IAE Bordeaux (now part of Kedge BS). French business school partnership.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree in Corporate Finance and Financial Risk with La Sorbonne. Prestigious French university partnership.
• EADA Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration including blockchain certificate in Strategic Decisions with AI. Located in Barcelona, Spain. Also involved in COIL collaborative learning activities.
• LHH-DBM PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing executive coaching certifications: The Accountable Manager, Potencia tu Perfil Profesional, Usted S.A., Alumni LHH programs integrated into MBA curriculum.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership in Action certification provided to MBA High Potential Blended students.
• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification in Creating Business Models that Generate Positive Social Impact through the Innovation and Prosperity Laboratory (ProLab) model.
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational certification partnership for IFRS Diplomatura. Students can obtain ICAEW Spanish Language IFRS Certificate upon passing the assessment.
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRI Certified Training Course partnership for Sustainability Management Diplomatura. Certified trainer delivers GRI Standards training.
• 85+ International Partner SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange agreements with 85+ schools in 29+ countries enabling student exchanges, international experiences, and collaborative learning activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global top-tier business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. Competes with CENTRUM's international MBA offerings and targets globally mobile Latin American executives.
• IESE Business School: Globally ranked business school based in Barcelona with strong Latin American executive education presence. Competes with CENTRUM for senior executive education and offers broader global brand recognition.

Direct peers

• EADA Business School: Barcelona-based business school and direct academic partner of CENTRUM (Strategic Decisions with AI course, COIL activities). Comparable in size, executive education focus, and Latin American student recruitment.
• Universidad del Pacífico: Top-ranked Peruvian business school and a primary direct competitor to CENTRUM PUCP in Lima. Both serve experienced professionals seeking graduate business education in Peru and compete for the same faculty, corporate clients, and prospective MBA students.
• ESAN Graduate School of Business: Leading Peruvian business school offering MBA, master's, and executive education programs. Direct competitor in the same geographic market with overlapping program portfolio and corporate client base.
• IAE Bordeaux School of Management: French business school and direct partner of CENTRUM for the double-degree MBA program. Comparable in size, program structure, and international partnership approach.
• Tulane Freeman School of Business: US business school and direct partner of CENTRUM for the Executive Global MBA double degree. Comparable in offering international executive education programs to Latin American markets.

Regional players

• IPADE Business School: Top Mexican business school affiliated with Universidad Panamericana. Comparable in program structure, executive education focus, and Latin American student base that targets senior professionals.
• EGADE Business School: Top-ranked business school in Mexico and Latin America, part of Tecnológico de Monterrey. Regional peer with similar triple crown credentials and a comparable portfolio of MBA, executive education, and corporate programs.
• Universidad de los Andes School of Management: Leading Colombian business school with strong international accreditations. Competes with CENTRUM for Latin American graduate business students and offers similar executive education and specialization programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CENTRUMPUCP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centrumpucp

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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