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Summer 2011 UAB in Chile: Global Business in Emerging Markets

Term To Study: Summer 2011
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2011
Start Date: May 22, 2011
End Date: May 29, 2011
Major 1: Business Administration
Subject 1:
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $1,798.00
Link 1: UAB Office for Study Away Scholarships
Program Locations: Santiago
Contact Name: Uab Office For Study Away
Contact Email: studyabroad@uab.edu
What is Included: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UAB IN CHILE COSTS SHEET INDICATES THAT A PAYMENT WAS DUE ON DECEMBER 1. STUDENTS THAT APPLY AFTER THIS DATE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THAT PAYMENT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.


APPLY FOR UAB STUDY AWAY SCHOLARSHIPS!

UAB Study Away Program Fee: $1,798.00**
**Program Fee includes: organization of educational activities with high level managers, professors and governmental representatives; assistance of bi-lingual, English speaking guides and an Austral Group program manager 24/7; printed welcome packet upon arrival; airport and baggage handling at Santiago airport; four star hotels; transportation via deluxe bus; conference room space and meetings equipment; welcome dinner at an exclusive Santiago restaurant; cultural city game in Santiago; money stipends provided to students; gratuities for guides; drivers; porters etc.; breakfast at hotel; day trip to a lodge in the Andes Mountains with lunch, transport and outdoor activities included; on-site UAB faculty leader; travel accident insurance.See Estimated Costs below for other costs such as UAB Tuition and Fees and Round-trip Airfare

See the UAB in Chile Costs Sheet below for details on payment deadlines.
What is not Included: Other costs such as personal expenses, passport fees, vaccinations and luggage fees are not included.
Estimated Costs: The total cost of this program is approximately $4,099.00 and is broken down as follows:

Estimated UAB Tuition & Fees for 3 credit hours: $851.00*
UAB Study Away Program Fee: $1,798.00**
Estimated Round-trip Airfare (Birmingham to Santiago, Chile): $1,250.00***
Estimated meal costs for meals not included in program price: $200.00****

See the UAB in Europe Costs Sheet below for details on payment deadlines. Please note: The cost of this travel program is based on 10 full fare UAB participants and may be increased for a smaller group.

*Refer to www.students.uab.edu for listing of Tuition and Fee costs and payment deadlines.

**Program Fee includes: organization of educational activities with high level managers, professors and governmental representatives; assistance of bi-lingual, English speaking guides and an Austral Group program manager 24/7; printed welcome packet upon arrival; airport and baggage handling at Santiago airport; four star hotels; transportation via deluxe bus; conference room space and meetings equipment; welcome dinner at an exclusive Santiago restaurant; cultural city game in Santiago; money stipends provided to students; gratuities for guides; drivers; porters etc.; breakfast at hotel; day trip to a lodge in the Andes Mountains with lunch, transport and outdoor activities included; on-site UAB faculty leader; travel accident insurance. See Estimated Costs below for other costs such as UAB Tuition and Fees and Round-trip Airfare

***Round-trip airfare is from Birmingham to Santiago, Chile. You are required to fly with the group arrangements that have been made. You will receive this airline ticket reservation information closer to the start of the program.

****These costs may vary depending upon individual student purchases. Students will be expected to take this amount (estimated total of $200.00) with them.

*****Costs subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in currency conversion rates and/or student enrollment. Furthermore, taxes and fuel surcharges which are not covered by our contract with the airlines are subject to change and may result in additional charges. Although we make every effort to find suitable roommates for each participant, a single supplement may be charged for any single for which no suitable roommate is available. Other costs such as personal expenses, passport fees, vaccinations and luggage fees are not included in the above estimate.
Documents: 
2011 chile costs sheet.pdf
Program Description

UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!

This May term trip will explore one of South America's most vibrant towns. We will visit global brands such as Disney and Wrigley's and discuss how they were able to expand in South America. We will also visit local banks, chambers of commerce, and start up businesses to discuss some of the unique challenges of entrepreneurism in Chile. Students will also engage in a service learning project with a local non-profit. Accommodations are in a 4-star hotel in the heart of Santiago.
2011 FACULTY LEADER


COURSE(S)

Students will enroll in a total of 3 credit hours of Business coursework which can be used to satisfy UAB School of Business International Business course requirements or major/minor requirements.

ELIGIBILITY:
  • At least Sophomore standing.

  • Minimum GPA of 2.7 or above

  • Permission of Faculty Leader & UAB Office for Study Away

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Quick Facts

Population: 17067369
Capital: Santiago
Per-capita GDP: $ 17400
Size: 756102 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 04:00 hours) Atlantic Time (Canada)

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