Chile: Global FIRE: Latin American Business

This study abroad program will give students exposure to the Chilean business environment and culture. This program delves into such topics as economic development in South America and sustainable business in Chile. Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), one of top Business School in Latin America, hosts the program. Students will visit Santiago, Vine del Mar, Casablanca Valley (known for winery tourism), the US Embassy in Santiago, and learn why Chile has continued to be an economic power in South America.

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Course offered: HTM/MGT 3954 (1 credit) – Latin American Business – Chile

Tentative travel schedule:

Date	Location	Activities
2020		Class attendance at recitations to prep
DAY 1 May 16	Dulles (IAD), Washington, DC	Students depart for travel to DC/ IAD, flight to Santiago
DAY 2 May 17		Students arrive in Santiago, Chile (Arturo Merino Benitez Airport) in the morning (4-8AM) Pick students up at the airport Transfer to Apart Hotel Santiago de Chile, Check-in GROUP LUNCH at a local eatery: General information about the program Afternoon visit to Santiago City La Moneda Presidential Palace – Plaza de Armas – Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago – Arte Precolombino Museum – Cerro Santa Lucía – Santa Lucía Markets/ Group Welcome Dinner
DAY 3 May 18	UAI Campus Peñalolén, Santiago	Transfer to UAI Campus Peñalolén AM: Lectures: LATAM and Chile: Socio-economic overview of LATAM and Chile An Overview of the  Latin America Environment. Macro (Ex. Political, economic issues), micro and internal Lunch at UAI Cafeteria MM: Visit to CORFO-Chile: The Challenge of Innovation and Business in Chile Transfer to Hotel Santiago
DAY 4 May 19	UAI Campus Peñalolén, Santiago	Transfer to UAI Campus Peñalolén AM: Lectures: Regional Economic Integration Political Institutions in LATAM and Chile Lunch at UAI Cafeteria PM: Business Visit – Innovation Center
DAY 5 May 20	Santiago/ Viña del Mar	Check out Hotel Santiago (store luggage and spend day in Santiago) AM: Visit to AmCham and Business visits to 1-2 International corporations; Lunch in Santiago PM: Transfer to Viña del Mar Check in Hotel Viña del Mar Free evening
DAY 6 May 21		Transfer to UAI Viña del Mar AM: Lectures Global Trade. International trade Political Economy of International trade Lunch at UAI Cafeteria PM: Transfer and visit to Puerto de Valparaíso Visit to Valparaíso ZEAL (Logistics support extension zone) Return to Hotel
DAY 7 May 22		Transfer to UAI Viña del Mar AM: Lectures The Strategy of International Business The organization of International Business Lunch at UAI Cafeteria PM: Visit to Cultural Center: Ex Cárcel de Valparaíso Visit to Innovation & Wine: Entrepreneurship associated with International tourism: The winebox case Return to Hotel Viña del Mar
DAY 8 May 23		Transfer to UAI Viña del Mar ALL DAY: Visit to Casablanca Valley AM: Tour of Casablanca Valley; Lectures: Introduction to the Chilean wine market International Tourism and Wine Industry Transfer to Macerado Restaurant Lunch at Macerado Restaurant PM: Meet with the owner Mr. Christian Donoso: Advantages of Working with Local Supppliers”
DAY 9 May 24		Free morning Afternoon-evening visit to the local vendor market; Exploratory research of small business in Viña del Mar Sunset at Concon Dunes: bring your own dinner
DAY 10 May 25		Transfer to UAI Campus Viña del Mar Lectures: Digital Implications. Ecommerce/Market Place New Communication Meeting with students of communication Lunch at UAI Cafeteria PM: Business Visit – TBA
Day 11 May 26		Free morning/ packing Check out from the hotel; Luggage needs to be stored in the hotel for the day. Afternoon: Group lunch debrief in town Transfer to campus for the -Final session: Student presentations Ending Ceremony - Certificates Farewell dinner: coastal zone Transfer to the airport Departs for the USA
Day 12 May 27		AM: return flight to IAD Flight arrives May 27, mid-afternoon

Program fees are $3900. A non-refundable deposit of $500 payable online, is due after acceptance into the program, with the balance of program fees due at a date to be determined.

Application Deadline: December 1^st.

Cost Summary (estimated)
Pre-trip Personal Costs:	In-State	Out-of-State
VT GEO Application fee	$50	$50
VT GEO Participation fee	$50	$50
Air here if they purchase on own	$0	$0
Books and materials they will purchase	$0	$0
Passport or Passport/Visa	$145	$145

Pamplin billing:	$3,900	$3,900
Lodging	Included	Included
Airfare if included in program fee	Included	Included
Required Group Travel	Included	Included
Medical Insurance	Included	Included

VT tuition & fees-if full-time Spring student	$75	$75

Funds required during program:
Personal Expenses	$100	$100
Meals not provided	$372	$372


Total Estimated Costs	$4,692	$4,692

Your financial aid eligibility may apply to this program. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the University Financial Aid Office. Go to Scholarship Central for more information. Pamplin also lists Pamplin College of Business study abroad scholarships here.Financial Aid and Scholarships

In addition, you must submit the study abroad cost documentation form to the Global Education Office at the International Affairs building, 526 Prices Fork Road, room 131. Check out their Financial Matters page for other possibilities. Another great resource is Pamplin’s International Program’s Funding Opportunities Page.

Due to prepayment on items such as air and lodging, billing may not be in sync with financial aid payouts. Please be prepared to pay costs in advance and be reimbursed with any financial aid payouts later.

Application Deadline is December 1, 2019.

Students must be enrolled in International Business HTM/MGT 2314 during Spring 2020, or have previously taken the course in Fall 2019 or Winter 2020.

Chile: Global FIRE: Latin American Business

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