International Business Seminars

International Business Seminars - Winter South America

Winter South America

Dates: January 1 - 13, 2024
Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile


The Winter South America Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about South American culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.

Seminar Highlights:

Destinations:

  • Visit Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile.
  • Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions.
  • Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions and more.

Business Experience:

  • Learn from business executives at global companies such as the Fundacion Chile, the American Chamber of Commerce, and more.
  • View international business practices in a variety of industries, including: finance, marketing, economics, and more.
  • Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.

Accommodations:

  • Stay in 4-star hotels with front-lobby security.
  • Enjoy predeparture advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
  • IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.

Itinerary:

DateTimeScheduleLodging
MON
January 1
Depart USA
TUE
January 2
Morning

Afternoon
Arrive in Buenos Aires

City Tour
Buenos Aires
WED
January 3
9:00 AM


Afternoon

8:00 PM
Orientation with Guest Speaker - Argentine history, culture, and business etiquette

U.S. Embassy Official presentation

Welcome Dinner and Orientation
Buenos Aires
THU
January 4
Morning

Afternoon
Grupo Financiero Galicia

Deloitte
Buenos Aires
FRI
January 5
Morning

3:00 PM
Globant

Teatro Colon - afternoon tour and evening performance
Buenos Aires
SAT
January 6
MorningDay Excursion to Puerto de Tigre and Tigre Boat TourBuenos Aires
SUN
January 7
Morning

2:00 PM
Flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago

Santiago city tour
Santiago
MON
January 8
9:00 AM

Afternoon
U.S. Embassy

Coca-Cola or similar
Santiago
TUE
January 9
9:00 AM

Afternoon
Buk: Software de Recursos Humanos

Museum of Memory and Human Rights
Santiago
WED
January 10
9:00 AM

3:00 PM
Fundación Chile

Concha y Toro
Santiago
THU
January 11
8:00 AM

9:30 AM

12:00 PM

2:30 PM
Day trip to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

Valparaíso city tour

Lunch at Café Turri

Viña del Mar city tour
Santiago
FRI
January 12


Evening
Free day to explore Santiago

Farewell Dinner at Liguria
Santiago
SAT
January 13
Morning

Afternoon

Evening
Optional Activity: Sky Costaners, etc.

Wrap up and debriefing

Return to USA

*Itinerary subject to change 

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