
Examine topics in business, economics, human rights, globalization, and the environment through this interdisciplinary program. Gain an understanding of how political, cultural, and economic relations influence the global community and the role Costa Rica plays in the world. Take courses alongside local and other international students at our partner institution, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT). Courses are taught in English, but you can take Spanish language courses, as well as electives taught in Spanish. This program is designed for students at all levels of Spanish language proficiency. Costa Rica, a long-standing and active member of the international community, is an ideal location to explore contemporary global issues.
San Jose
9/7/18 - 12/22/18
$10,295
12 - 16
Closed
7/15/18
Some courses may have prerequisites.
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*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 |
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Financial Accounting * | 100 | En, Sp | 45 | 3 |
Managerial Accounting * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Innovation and Technology * | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Business | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Applied Microeconomics * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Elements of Microeconomics * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Corporate Finance * | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
E-Commerce * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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General Economics | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
Intercultural Communication and Protocol | 200 | En, Sp | 45 | 3 |
International Economics | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Managerial Skills Development * | 200 | En | 60 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Information Systems Management * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Marketing * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Marketing Management * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Principles of Marketing * | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Moral Reasoning and Ethical Decision-Making | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences * | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Argumentation and Rhetoric | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Expressions of the Human Spirit | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Globalization, Environment and Human Development * | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Costa Rica and World Affairs * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Multimedia and the Internet * | 100 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Advanced Spanish | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Basic Spanish | 100 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
High-Beginning Spanish | 200 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
High-Intermediate Spanish | 200 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Introductory Spanish | 100 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Low-Beginning Spanish | 100 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Low-Intermediate Spanish | 200 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Spanish Writing and Style * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
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.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in San José. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
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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September 07
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
September 08
|
Orientation
Mandatory ULACIT Orientation will be held. |
September 09
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Lunch. |
September 10
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at ULACIT. |
September 10
|
Orientation
Mandatory ULACIT Orientation. |
October 05 - 07
|
Excursion
Excursion: CEA Excursion to Monteverde: Lodging, transportation, some meals, and several tours |
October 26 - 28
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Nicaragua: Lodging, transportation, some meals, and several tours |
December 22
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.