International Business

Viña del Mar, Chile
International Business

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

Location:

Viña del Mar

Dates:

7/31/19 - 11/23/19

Price:

$11,695

Credits:

12 - 21

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

4/15/19

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

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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.

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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
July 31
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the SCL Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

August 01
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

August 01
Excursion

CEA City Tour

August 02
Orientation

Mandatory UAI Orientation will be held.

August 02
Welcome Reception

CEA Welcome Dinner will be held.

August 05
Classes Begin

Classes begin at UAI on this day.

August 15
Holiday

Assumption of Virgin Mary. No classes will be held.

September 18 - 20
School Break

UAI is closed for Spring Break (National Holidays). No classes will be held.

October 31 - November 01
Holiday

All Saints' Day. No classes will be held.

November 22
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at UAI.

November 23
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.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$11,695
$11,695
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,000
$1,800
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$135
$135
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$10
$50
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$200
$400
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$100
$200
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$800
$2,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,940 $16,755