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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
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
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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.
On Monday, we ventured out to the Britt Coffee Farm to learn the history and business of coffee in Costa Rica. As in the case of the butterfly farm I wasn’t too sure of what we would learn but I was eager to find out. There were two presenters that were absolutely hilarious, as they … Continue reading Growing and Exporting Coffee by Tait Sorenson
Butterfly Farm Today we visited the largest exporter of butterflies in Costa Rica, which has been in business for 20 years. At first thought, I had no idea how or why butterflies could make a successful business but after our visit it became clear. It is truly amazing how complex a butterflies life cycle is … Continue reading Costa Rica – The Business of the Butterfly by Tait Sorenson
On August 2, 2012, it was El dia de la Virgin or in English “Virgin of the Angels”, a national holiday in Costa Rica. During the first half of the day, we met in the conference room of the hotel and Professor Fernandez lectured to the group about Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions. According to Hofstede, … Continue reading Costa Rica – Cultural Dimensions and International Business by Adrian Mack
Tech Data On Friday, we visited the Fortune 200 company, Tech Data. Tech Data is a wholesale distributor of technology products and enjoyed over $24 billion in net sales for 2011. Coincidentally, Tech Data is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. At the Tech Data facility in San Jose, Costa Rica, we learned about the Costa Rican … Continue reading Visiting a Fortune 200 Company by Tait Sorenson
My experience in Costa Rica has been amazing! I’m learning so much about the cultures of Latin American countries. Although many things are different than the States I’m enjoying the culture. Today we visited Tech Data, I had an amazing experience learning about business in Costa Rica. I’m so happy that I’m able to enjoy … Continue reading Costa Rica – An amazing experience! by Nina Smith
Hola, Costa Rica! Costa Rica offers many diverse educational opportunities, businesses, food choices, tourism and much more. INCAE, one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious schools, is ranked as one of the top business schools around the world. Franchising Businesses in Costa Rica have a major part in importing and exporting around the world. Education:We have … Continue reading Hola, Costa Rica! by XING HAN
Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica San José is a bustling metropolis. As the capital and the largest city in the country, San Jose is considered to be among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. Here, you can see many wonderful museums, restaurants, shopping centers, and interesting markets. Downtown San Jose is the busiest part … Continue reading Costa Rica – Finding "Pura Vida" by Sam Frontera
Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica San José is a bustling metropolis. As the capital and the largest city in the country, San Jose is considered to be among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. Here, you can see many wonderful museums, restaurants, shopping centers, and interesting markets. Downtown San Jose is the busiest part … Continue reading Costa Rica – Finding “Pura Vida” by Sam Frontera
Cultural Dimension Seminars Today we stayed in the hotel as Professor Fernandez conducted a morning seminar on Cultural Dimensions and an afternoon seminar on Intercultural Relations. Both seminars presented an extremely useful insight into how other countries conduct business and how it relates to the difference of countries society structures. The morning seminar focused … Continue reading Understanding Other Cultures by Tait Sorenson