Carlson School of Management

Graduate Global Enrichment in Costa Rica

IBUS 5110: Business & The Environment in Costa Rica

Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica

Dates: January 4-18, 2014 (Tentative); Five pre-departure sessions during Fall Semester B-Term, Wednesdays 5:45-7:15PM

Term: 2013 Fall 2–8 weeks

Objective: This program explores in depth the concepts and principles of green business. The course is designed to familiarize students with global environmental challenges businesses face, especially in the Latin American context, and to provide tools as to how to deal with those challenges. Students will learn about global environmental problems and policies and about the methods companies are employing to cope and respond. U.S. and international faculty lead sessions that delve into issues of sustainable development and environmental strategy for business around the world.

Program Benefits: The benefits to students participating in this program may include:

  • Gain experience working on cross-cultural teams with students at the program partner school.
  • Increase your knowledge of sustainability and good business practices, and how practices are applied in Costa Rica and around the world.
  • Develop life-long friendships with fellow students from Carlson and the program partner school.

Audience and Eligibility

  • This program is open to 30 Carlson students in good academic standing, with a GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
  • The application process is competitive, and space is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
  • Classes will be a mix of INCAE and Carlson students

Academics and Credit

  • 4 graduate elective credits
  • Grading is A-F basis

Please note this class is NOT a substitute for the Ethics core requirement. Students are evaluated by both Carlson and INCAE faculty.

Location

Costa Rica is a world leader in sustainable development and the promotion of ecologically sound tourism practices and Instituto Centroamericano de Administración de Empresas (INCAE) is a top MBA program in Latin America, emphasizing research and innovation. INCAE boasts the Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development, a leading institution in the study of corporate environmental strategy.

Schedule

This program has a demanding schedule and academic standards are high. Students will take classes from a Carlson faculty member and INCAE faculty members. Tours, field trips, and site visits complement class sessions, but the majority of time is spent on the INCAE campus. Students are paired in multicultural teams for group work and case presentations. Please contact the Carlson Global Institute for a copy of a sample schedule.

Housing and Food

Students are housed in bungalows on the INCAE campus and will share a room with one or two classmates of their same gender. Because networking and community-building are key parts of the program, single room are not available. Bungalows include a shared kitchen, bathroom, and living facilities. Guests are not permitted during the program. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday–Friday are provided in the INCAE cafeteria. Please note the meals are not provided on weekends and you will need to plan accordingly.

Cost Estimate

Fees are based on estimates and may change due to international economic factors. This information applies to 2012-2013 programs.

Tuition for Four Academic Credits (not including collegiate, graduate student assembly, or transportation fees)* $4,944 (tentative)
Program Fee (includes program activities, course materials, hotel accommodations and meals during the program, and international health insurance) $2,100
International Round Trip Airfare between Minnesota and Costa Rica $1000
Passport, Visa, and Costa Rica Exit Tax $195
Daily Living Expenses (includes incidentals, local transportation, and other expenses not covered by the program fee) $300
Meals not covered in the program fee (some lunches and dinners) $250
Total
 $8,789 (tentative)

*Calculated based on the estimated 2012-2013 PTMBA tuition rate. Students enrolled in another degree program will be charged the tuition rate for four credits associated with their degree program. Please see One Stop for more information about tuition and fees or contact us with questions.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. See Costs & Billing for additional information on financial aid and scholarships.

Application and Admission

To apply, please visit the Apply page. Students will be charged a $50 application fee.

The application starts on March 15 and the priority deadline is June 15. Applications for programs that do not fill by the priority deadline will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 1 or until full.

Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status via email within 4 weeks of the priority deadline.

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.

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Faculty Leader

Alfred Marcus
Professor, Edson Spencer Endowed Chair in Strategy and Technological Leadership
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Department
Faculty Profile

Contact Information

Carlson Global Institute
CSOM 2-210
Phone: 612-625-9361
Fax: 612-624-8248
cgi@umn.edu

Past Participant

Send an email to a Costa Rica Seminar past participant.

Please be respectful of past participants' time, and be reasonable in your expectations of response time. Please do not contact more than two students at a time. If you do not hear back within a week, then you can reach out to another student on the list.

Justina Knutson

justinaknutson@gmail.edu
Christina Wold

woldx199@umn.edu

Neil Knutson

knuts637@umn.edu

Cindy Bush bush0325@umn.edu


Access Abroad

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