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International Business
Viña del Mar, Chile
About the Program
Experience why Chile is considered one of the most stable economies and prosperous nations in South America. You’ll delve into topics like economic development in South America and how to create and conduct sustainable business through your courses taught in English. You’ll also improve your Spanish language skills by taking language courses, offered for all levels of ability, to boost your fluency. This program offers the perfect blend of language and culture alongside business courses for anyone seeking insight into Latin American and Chilean culture, history, and society.
Requirements
Overview
Viña del Mar
7/25/18 - 11/24/18
$11,495
12 - 21
Deadlines
Closed
4/15/18
Requirements
Eligibility
All Levels
High School Graduate
2.5
12-21
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
Enroll in 1-2 Spanish language courses appropriate to your level and choose 3-4 Business and/or Latin American Studies courses, taught in English. Language courses meet for 45-67 contact hours/3-4.5 credits. Elective courses meet for 45 hours/3credits.
You may earn a total of 12-21 credits (up to 336 contact hours) per semester pending your language level.
Classes meet Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.
Prior to departure, you will indicate your preferred courses and approximate language level. Once in Viña del Mar, you'll finalize your course enrollment, as well as take a language placement test and be enrolled in the appropriate language course based on the results of your exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Chile. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 111 Espanol Basico: Comunicacion | 100 | Sp | 67 | 4.5 |
| SPAN 121 Espanol Basico: Gramatica | 100 | Sp | 67 | 4.5 |
| SPAN 211 Espanol Intermedio: Comunicacion | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| SPAN 221 Espanol Intermedio: Gramatica | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| SPAN 340 Espanol Avanzado: Cultura Chilena | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| SPAN 350 Fonetica del Idoma Espanol | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| SPAN 355 Gramatica Avanzada | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| SPAN 360 Introduccion a los Generos Literarios | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| SPAN 370 Espanol Avanzado: Negocios | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLE 320 Strategic Leadership | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIS 315 Latin American Culture & Identity | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| HIS 328 Chile: Su Historia Durante el Siglo XX | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| HIS 335 Economic Development in Latin America: Milestones & Crisis | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAS 309 Arte e Identidad Latinoamericana | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
| LAS 325 Latin America in the Age of Globalization | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| LAS 335 Latin America on Film | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| LAS 350 Socialism, Capitalism & Communism in Latin America | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| LAS 360 Human Rights in Chile: An Historical Perspective | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGT 335 International Business: Doing Business in Latin America | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| MGT 336 Sustainable Business in Latin America | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT 335 Marketing Trends & Strategies in Latin America | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
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July 25
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the SCL International Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
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July 27
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA/UAI Orientation will be held. |
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July 28
|
Cultural Activity
CEA Tour of Valparaiso. It includes boat trip on the port. |
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July 30
|
Classes Begin
Fall classes begin at UAI on this day. |
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August 03
|
Welcome Reception
CEA Welcome Reception will be held in Viña del Mar. |
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September 14 - 19
|
School Break
UAI is closed for National Holidays Break. No classes will be held. Suspension starts on 09/14 at 01.00 pm. |
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November 01 - 02
|
Holiday
Religious Holiday. No classes will be held on these two days. |
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November 22
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at UAI (exams included). |
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November 24
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.