INCAE »
Costa Rica, an anomaly of political stability in a Central American region marked by significant change in the 1980s, has emerged as a leader for all of Latin America in international business. Traditionally relying on the growth and export of agricultural based industries like bananas and coffee, the economy has recreated itself as a forerunner in the new industries of ecotourism, software development work, and the outsourcing of financial services from North America and Europe. A semester at INCAE puts students into international groups working together to find new and creative solutions to real problems faced in the region and around the world.
INCAE, founded in 1964 through an initiative driven by the Central American business community and modeled after Harvard Business School, is regularly ranked as the top MBA program in Latin America. Students and faculty come from more than 15 different nations to collaborate in its mission to promote a better Central America and move collectively toward a successful future for all of the Americas. INCAE is dedicated to preparing international managers with a global viewpoint committed to furthering the advancement of environmental sustainability and responsible “green” business.
Beyond the stellar and rigorous academics at INCAE, Costa Rica provides a brilliant environment challenged by few other locations in the world. More than a quarter of the country is protected forests and reserves and boasts internationally recognized models to promote environmental sustainability with positive economic growth. It is more profitable for Costa Rica to protect its natural resources than to exploit them for export. Visit Toruguero National Park to witness sea turtles coming ashore to lay eggs or hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve on the way to a breathtaking view of the canopy.
Courses offered at INCAE »
Semesters at INCAE are broken into two modules and students finish one set of courses and start anew after a short break. A short sample of courses offered includes:
- E-Business
- Entrepreneurial Financing
- Service Management
- Joint Ventures in Latin America
- Operations Strategy
- Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
- Microeconomics and Development
For more information of courses available on this program visit INCAE’s website.
Academic Credits »
Students will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for their semester in Costa Rica. Students will need to complete a total of 7 course credits at INCAE in order to confer the 14 credits.
Housing »
Housing is arranged and all students live a short walking distance from the classrooms, library and cafeteria. The campus is a small community and housing facilities have four bedrooms each with a total of eight students per house. Each house has basic furniture, a common area, dining or meeting room, kitchen and patio. Exchange students accompanied by a partner or spouse can live in separate housing if they wish.
Program Dates »
2008-09 dates will be posted once available. 08-09 dates should be similar to 07-08.
Fall Semester:
August 20, 2007 – December 20, 2007
Spring Semester:
January 3, 2008 – May 18, 2008
Budget Estimate 2008-2009 »
(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)
| Program Fee: |
Current Carlson School
tuition and fees
|
Transportation
(to and from program site): |
$800 |
Documentation (passport, visa,
immunization, additional health
insurance): |
$200
|
|
Books and Materials:
|
$200 |
| Room and/or Board: |
$2,000 |
| Essential Daily Living Expenses: |
$1,500
|
| Miscellaneous: |
$1,000 |
| Total: |
$5,700
|
*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.
Program Eligibility »
• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex. age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Application and Admission »
Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.
Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.
Helpful Contact Information »
Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu
Costa Rican Embassy
1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-797-3000
Fax: 202-797-3168
http://www.costarica-embassy.org/
Costa Rica – Minnesota Foundation
Consulate of Costa Rica
2424 Territorial Road
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-645-4103
All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.
