Category: Costa Rica (Business)

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Deadline has passed.
Travel & Course: July 23-Aug 2, 2019

The primary goal of this course is to provide a firsthand experience to international business students on how to do businesses in Latin American countries. The students will learn about cultural and environmental differences between the United States, Costa Rica and other Latin American countries. The course will also touch on global monetary systems and the role of major international organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund, among others.

Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program will be available until July 2019.

Available courses – Students must enroll in one course from the list below offered in Costa Rica during the summer 2019 semester. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.

Professor: Lori Jones

  • MAN2604 Intercultural Relations in Business
  • GEB2350 Survey of International Business
  • MAN4102 Managing Cultural Diversity

Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the Costa  Rica program lead faculty, Lori Jones, 727-420-3489.

Other SPC Study Abroad trips
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.

Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in Costa  Rica, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Costa  Rica blog below.

SPC Study Abroad goes far beyond just academics, it is a life-changing experience

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Being in the heart of central America, Costa Rica is a small country with a huge vision that offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse in their radiant culture while exploring the country’s outstanding biodiversity, historical and natural elements. Costa Rica was ranked one of happiest countries in the globe (12th) and the … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad goes far beyond just academics, it is a life-changing experience →

SPC Costa Rica: Cherished memories and a newfound appreciation

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My study abroad adventure to Costa Rica in December 2024 was a once-in-a-lifetime, eye-opening experience. Never in a million years could I have imagined how this journey would transform me and educate me in such profound ways. I had the opportunity to learn how businesses operate and to observe firsthand how Costa Ricans truly live … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: Cherished memories and a newfound appreciation →

SPC Costa Rica: A Dream Study Abroad Experience

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The business study abroad program to Costa Rica felt like stepping into a dream—a perfect blend of learning, adventure, and cultural immersion. It was a journey filled with transformative experiences and unforgettable memories. After a seven-year break, I returned to SPC to complete my bachelor’s degree, determined to fulfill my goal of studying abroad. This … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: A Dream Study Abroad Experience →

My Costa Rica 2017 Reflection Thanks to St. Petersburg College

Costa Rica Study Abroad Program
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In this blog post I will share a section from my Costa Rica 2017 Reflection Journal. Today we left San Jose early to arrive to Tortuguerra, located in the Province of Limon. Wow, what a total change of scenery! We arrived at a boat that would have taken us to the hotel we were staying at. … Continue reading My Costa Rica 2017 Reflection Thanks to St. Petersburg College →

$2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship Extended!

$2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship Extended
Costa Rica (Business), Study Abroad

The $2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:59 pm. This is an incredible scholarship opportunity available to SPC students. Scholarship eligibility: Students must be in good academic standing and degree-seeking at St. Petersburg College in order to apply for an SPC Study Abroad scholarship. Ready to apply to the … Continue reading $2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship Extended! →

$2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship available

$2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship
Costa Rica (Business), Study Abroad

The $2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship deadline has been extended to Monday April 17, 2017 at 11:59 pm. This is an incredible scholarship opportunity available to SPC Business majors! Scholarship eligibility: Students must be in good academic standing and degree-seeking at St. Petersburg College in order to apply for an SPC Study Abroad scholarship. Ready to apply … Continue reading $2,000 Costa Rica Business Scholarship available →

Costa Rica: Business in Latin America

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We are excited to announce that there will be a Costa Rica Business program going this year. The program is geared to emphasize the study of intercultural differences between the United States and Costa Rica as a valid representation of Latin American countries. Students will get firsthand experience with doing business in Latin American countries. … Continue reading Costa Rica: Business in Latin America →