Study Abroad
International Business in Chile
(taught in English)
CANCELED
June 4 - 22, 2008
Spend 17 days studying International Business in Chile in Summer 2008. Trade with Latin America has become routine in the global marketplace and business students with knowledge of Latin American culture are now sought after by major U.S. corporations. Students will take an International Business course (MNGT 375) plus an introductory course in Latin American culture. The course features visits to local companies and industries.
The program is based in the coastal cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar - 'Chile's Cultural Capital'. Built upon dozens of steep hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Valparaíso boasts a labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways, embodying a rich architectural and cultural legacy. It is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is often considered to be one of Latin America’s most intriguing urban areas. Valparaiso functions as the primary commercial harbor, naval base, and seat of political power for the country, which creates a unique and modern dynamic in a city with its roots in the colonial past.
Neighboring Viña del Mar (commonly called just Viña) is a popular tourist destination with one of the most visited beaches in Latin America. Viña has become Chile's premier seaside resort often referred to as Chile's Riviera. Once home to the famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, the Valparaiso/Vina del Mar area offers something for each visitor including spectacular beaches, museums, and architecture.
Students will also spend time in the capital city of Santiago - one of Latin America's most sophisticated metropolitan areas. Santiago is headquarters to many important companies and is a regionally important financial center. The program also includes a weekend trip to La Serena - one of Chile's top beach resorts and the second oldest city in the country.
Click here to view the program schedule (subject to change).
Instructor: Dr. Doug Ross, Towson University Department of Management.
Course: MNGT 375 International Business (3 credits) plus LAST 484 Chilean and Central American Culture (3 credits).
TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience - click here for more information.
Housing: Accommodations in apartment style hotels are included in the program fee. Students stay in shared hotel suites with kitchen facilities.
Cost:*$4,400 includes tuition (6 credits), health insurance, housing, roundtrip airfare, and excursions. Students will be responsible for their own meals - some group dinners will be included. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, $100 tourist card fee upon entry into Chile, meals, personal spending money for shopping and any excursions they undertake during free time.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
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Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2008. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.
Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit required at time of application. Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application.
For More Information: Contact the TU Study Abroad Office or Prof. Doug Ross, TU Dept. of Management, 410-704-4071.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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