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Costa Rica (MBA)

The 2024 Costa Rica (MBA) program is available during the Summer 2024 Intersession from May 19 - 29, 2024.

About the Program

This Summer Study Abroad Program is a 10-day program. The first 7 days of the program will be spent traveling the Central Valley and Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Through a series of lectures and business visits, students will become familiar with the role of socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically sustainable business practices particularly within emerging markets. Possible visits include:

  • Finca Bella Coffee Farm
  • Monteverde Cosmetics
  • VMware
  • Tico Fruit

The remaining part of the program will be spent at the Tamarindo Diria, a beach resort on the Pacific Coast.

The program is open to all students meeting the course prerequisites. No language skills will be required; all courses/lectures will be taught in English. Two Saturday course sessions will be held on the UL Lafayette campus prior to departure.

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About Costa Rica

In Spanish, Costa Rica means “rich coast,” but visitors to this Central American country experience much more than just stunning shorelines.

In Spanish, Costa Rica means “rich coast,” but visitors to this Central American country experience much more than just stunning shorelines. With more than 25% of the country protected by the national park system, Costa Rica’s lush tropical forests are home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity—more than 400 types of birds can be found in the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest alone. Costa Ricans have a strong commitment to protecting local ecosystems and to creating a green society. The capital, San José, is also home to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations University of Peace. As a hub for environmental research, sustainable innovation, and advancement in human rights, Costa Rica is the ideal destination for exploring social and environmental business practices.

Program Requirements

The program cost is $2,895, plus University fees of $140, totaling $3,035. After you have applied for your desired program, you must make a deposit of $500 via ULINK. The $500 deposit is applied towards the cost of the program. The initial deadline to apply and pay the deposit is December 15th. A $100 late fee will be charged after December 15th. View Payment Policies & Instructions.

Program cost includes tuition for 3 credit hours, lodging, most meals, field trips and excursions, and academic activities. Airline information will be provided to the group of participants, but airfare is not included in the program cost and must be purchased by the student. Other personal expenses include passport and visa costs, eating out, shopping, entertainment, and personal health insurance. To learn more about the program cost visit the Costs & Expenses by Program.

MBA Courses with Dr. Patricia Lanier

An introduction to the vocabulary and practices of international business to include a cross-disciplinary perspective of the complexities of international management and competition. We will utilize targeted readings along with experiential field trips to the jungle, where you can see volcanoes, monkeys, and toucans, along with the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica.

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