Argentina information session:
Thursday, September 27th AND
Friday, September 28th
in 42/2004
from 12-12:30 and from 12:30-1:00 |
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International Business & Language
Program Overview |
The Cogin College of Business and the Department of World Languages at the University of North Florida are collaborating to offer the International Business & Language Program: Argentina for approximately 15-20 freshman and sophomore students. In spring 2008, students selected for the program will enroll in the following courses: |
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SPN 1121: Beginning Spanish II |
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Taught by Dr. Kyle Echols - 4 credit hours |
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CRN # 12586 : MTWTH from 2-2:50 PM |
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MAN 2652: Introduction to Global Business |
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Taught by Dr. Andres Gallo - 3 credit hours |
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CRN # 12462 : T & TH from 3:05-4:20 PM |
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GEB 2956: Study Abroad in Business: Argentina |
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Taught by Dr. Kyle Echols and Dr. Andres Gallo - 3 credit hours |
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CRN # 12461- 4:30 – 6:30 on the following dates: |
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Tuesday, January 22 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM |
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Tuesday, February 5 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM |
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Tuesday, February 19 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM |
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Tuesday, March 4 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM |
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Tuesday, March 11 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM |
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Tuesday, April 1 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM |
Students will follow the syllabus for each of the three courses and earn a letter grade for each course. |
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| Study Abroad in Business: Argentina |
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Coggin College of Business has sponsored the study abroad course to Argentina for the last four years. This program provides an excellent opportunity to experience the business and academic issues in one of the most important countries of Latin America. The trip includes visits to businesses and to the Universidad Austral, a prestigious private institution. You will prepare for the trip by conducting research on key aspects of the country's history, culture, business practices and economy. Students will have the opportunity to experience the richness of its culture and history.
Students in the International Business & Language Program: Argentina will participate in a 10-day required study abroad trip to Argentina. Travel is planned for spring break 2008 (approximate dates: March 17-22, 2008). The travel component is a required educational experience, as well as pre and post trip meetings, for successful completion of GEB 2956.
 Itinerary
Syllabus |
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Students in the International Business & Language Program: Argentina will register and pay for 10 credit hours (SPN 1121 – 4 credits, MAN 2652 – 3 credits, GEB 2956 – 3 credits) at the University of North Florida for spring 2008. Students will earn a letter grade for each course.
There is a $2,500 program fee for participation in the program. This program fee covers round-trip airfare to Argentina, hotel accommodations while abroad, travel health insurance, all in-country transportation, and all costs for activities listed on the itinerary and some meals while abroad. This program received Transformational Learning Opportunity (TLO) funding. Therefore, each student will receive a $250 scholarship to lower the cost to $2,250 (based on 20 students participating).
Students will submit their payments via check to the Coggin College of Business (42/2021). Checks should be made out to “University of North Florida”.
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$300 with application |
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$1,110 due by January 15 |
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$1,110 $850 due by February 15 |
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| Actual price is $2,500. Accepted students will receive a Transformational Learning Opportunity (TLO) scholarships awarded by the President’s Office to lower the cost to $2,250. Only undergraduate degree-seeking students are eligible for the TLO scholarship. Participation by non-degree seeking students will be considered on a case by case basis. Although, they will be require to pay the full program fee of $2,500 (plus the cost of tuition). |
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Submit your application materials to the Coggin College of Business Student Services Office (42/2021). This includes:
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A completed Application Form |
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A check for the non-refundable course deposit ($300.00) no later than November 1, 2008. All checks should be made out to “UNF”. |
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All students are required to have a valid passport to participate in this program. Students must submit at least THREE COPIES of the picture page of their passport by December 1 to 42/2021.
If you do not have a valid passport, please apply for one prior to November 1 (then drop off a copy of your application to 42/2021).
US citizens should refer to the U.S. Department of State webpage for instructions. Passport costs are not included in Coggin program fee. |
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Each student will be invited to a one-on-one interview in early November. This friendly meeting gives students to meet individually with Dr. Echols and Dr. Gallo. |
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Approximately 15-20 students will be selected to participate in this program. All applicants will be notified in mid-November if they have been selected. At that time, accepted students will be given permission to add the three course sequence for spring 2008. |
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Program flyer
Passport Information
Visa Information
Dr. Gallo’s Argentina web page
View Dr. Gallo’s Argentina video
Testimonials about past Argentina trips (new) |
