CIEE Business and Society - Lima, Peru
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Accounting • Business Administration • Culture • Economics • Literature - General • Marketing • Mathematics • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Lima - Peru • Host Institution: Universidad del Pacifico (UP) • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The Business and Society program offers students studying business, economics, and related fields the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills within a business context, as well as take courses alongside Peruvian students and learn about Peruvian society and culture. These goals are achieved through an intensive three-week Spanish language program before the regular semester begins, a Spanish for Business required course, an optional community outreach course, direct enrollment at the Universidad del Pacífico, and cultural activities. Intensive, three-week Spanish language course prior to the regular semester; Spanish for Business course with related company visits; and courses taken with Peruvian students in business administration, marketing, and economics Opportunity to work on a community business initiative and non-credit internship Field trips outside of Lima to a cultural and historical heritage site, such as Machu Picchu; visits to museums, theaters, and galleries; and excursions to such places as Lunahuaná, a town located in a river valley known for its natural Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended credit semester: 15-22 semester/22.5-33 quarter hours accademic or calendar year: 30-44 semester/45-66 quarter hours. Eligibility • 2.75 GPA • 5 semesters of Spanish language or the equivalent • 3 semesters of college-level micro- or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics • Spanish language course within the past year recommeded Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family - Peruvian homestays Program Costs CIEE updates program prices twice a year on their website. Spring/Calendar Year program pricing is updated on August 15. Fall/Academic Year/Summer program pricing is updated December 15. Costs Include:  The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Financial Aid Yes. We offer a number of scholarships for which our students may apply. Contact CIEE for more information. Dates Fall 23 weeks: mid-July–early December Spring 23 weeks: early March–mid-July Academic Year 52 weeks: mid-July–mid-July Calendar Year 46 weeks: early March–early December Deadlines Fall/Academic Year - April 1, Spring/Calendar Year - November 1 Contact CIEE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 USA Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY Fax: 207-553-4299 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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