Why Chile? Chilean Study Tour 2018

Course Overview March 2 - March 11, 2018 Estimated price: $2800 – includes air, hotel (breakfasts) 5 nights in Santiago; 2 nights in Viña del Mar Approximately 7 site visits “This was a life changing experience and something I will always remember.”

Course Overview International Marketing: GB 748 (pre-requisite GB 702) International Ethics: GB 779 (co-requisite GB 700) .

Course Expectations 5 Pre-trip classes provide framework January 13: Introduction to Chilean business environment and course January 20: Framework for CSR and International Marketing February 3: Environments of Chile February 10: Application of Framework February 24: Company and Industry Profiles; Logistics

Deliverables Case/Issue write-up Class Participation and Conduct Individual work Case/Issue write-up Class Participation and Conduct Final examination Group work Environmental Profile Industry and Company Profile

Why Chile? Alumni “The relationships with local Loyola alumni and Chilean business leaders is the primary value-add.”

Why Chile: Beautiful Country “This was by far the most rewarding and beneficial experience I had in the Loyola MBA program.” Why Chile: Beautiful Country

Why Chile: Beautiful Country

Why Chile: Great Food

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Why Chile: Cultural Immersion “We worked hard and learned a TON, but we also had some time for cultural immersion, which was by far the best part.”

Why Chile: Site Visits “The relationship the teachers have made with these companies allowing us to do things no one else would be allowed to do.” 2014 Study Tour Participant

Why Chile: Site Visits “We got to see how what we are learning is actually used by companies.” “Nothing you read in a book could come close to the first-hand experience we got in Chile!”

Why Chile: Site Visits

Why Chile: Site Visits

Why Chile: Life-long friendships “It was a great trip and I feel like we made some friends, possibly life long friends.” “The biggest strengths are developing friendships and building a connection to the university.”

Fears I might hate my roommate I might get bitten by a mosquito carrying Zika I don’t know Spanish South America is scary It costs too much It will be too much work and I want to take other classes I won’t have any time to explore Chilean culture

“It was a lot of work up front, and getting the exam written in Chile was work, but it was so worth it for the experience. I have had only fantastic things to say about this trip to all who’ve asked, and I am so, so glad that I had the opportunity to go. The trip was well worth the price and the work – I have a much deeper understanding of another culture, and new thoughts about doing business that I hope to apply in my job.” 2016 Study Tour Participant 

2016 Study Tour Participant “You could tell that a great amount of effort was placed in making the logistics of the trip run smoothly. This included things such as being able to check into our hotel rooms very early in the morning, site visits (including transportation between locations) being timed perfectly, and having a clear understanding of scheduling based on the detailed itinerary that was provided.” 2016 Study Tour Participant  

“The tour was successfully executed thanks to all of the hard work and relationships that the two of you have with the alumni in Chile. I did not realized during the class how much effort goes into making the trip successful. We were able to build a great bond as a class, learn about another culture, and have a great time!” 2016 Study Tour Participant

If you have questions: Visit the website at: Feel free to contact: www.loyola.edu/mbachile Attend one of the Info Sessions and hear from former participants Monday, June 26 in Columbia Wednesday, June 28 in Timonium Feel free to contact: Nan Ellis (x2619)(nellis@loyola.edu); or Gerard Athaide (x2858)(gathaide@loyola.edu);

You know you want to join the tour: Go to the website; download and complete the application. Submit it as instructed at 9am on September 11th.