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Visit exotic Costa Rica, where the focus is on environmental sustainability, conservation and economic development,  Costa Rica Contains many diverse ecosystems all within a small area.  Understanding of the ecology is as important as an understanding of the business aspects for successful sustainable development.  This program fully integrates the two disciplines.  The focus of this program is on experiential learning, so we will travel extensively.  The schedule includes many multi-day field trips to cultural and recreational sites. You can explore volcanoes and hot springs and go rafting; view the rain forest from zip lines and observe monkeys, frogs, and other rain forest fauna from the forest floor.

This workshop is unique in that it provides students with two-thirds of a self-designed thematic sequence (which is sponsored by Latin American Studies outside the School of Business). One course (chosen from a list), taken before or after the program, is added to the six hours earned during the trip.   No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary.

• Locations:  San Jose; Monteverde, Selvatura Park Canopy Tour; Manuel Antonio; Catamaran Island; Sarapiqui; Chirripo River (rafting) Tortuguero; Arenal Volcano; Rancho Margot; AND HAVANA, CUBA.
• Dates (tentative): May 9 – May 31, 2012
• Information Sessions: December 5 from 5:00 to 6:00 in 1035 FSB.
• Application deadline: CLOSED.  Please visit again for the 2013 applications.
• Costs: Projected tuition and fees paid to Miami are subject to change.
  • Program fee: $3,500.00. Covers all intra-country transportation, many meals, housing, entrance fees, field trips, etc.
  • Tuition amounts: In State: $3,123.20, Out of State: $5,039.00. Subject to change. REDUCED: Out of state tuition has been reduced for all FSB Summer Study Abroad programs.
• Participants: Limited to 22 students. Priority will be given to rising seniors and business majors.
• Prerequisites: Junior standing (58+ hours by May 2012) and a 2.60 GPA (by January 2012).

  NO STUDENT MAY PARTICIPATE IN A FARMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SUMMER WORKSHOP WHILE ON DISCIPLINARY PROBATION.

• Courses: 6 credit hours
  • BUS 399 (3) Environmental Sustainability and Business in Latin America
  • LAS 299 (3)
    Cultural Sustainability in Latin America
  • Meets two-thirds of a Thematic Sequence -OR- the Miami Plan Global requirement.
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  Pre-departure meetings: Attendance is mandatory attendance. Topics address cultural, historic, and economic topics as well as travel tips. Accepted students will meet spring term on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Location TBA.  Do not schedule any spring classes during this time.  
• Scholarships: Farmer School of Business scholarships are available to help with the tuition cost for those who show need. No application as all students are automatically checked for eligibility.
• Contacts:
  • Program Professors: Dr. Janice Kinghorn and Mr. Juan Carlos Albarran
  • Program Director: Kim Suellau

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