Semester in Mexico: Business

  Mexico

• Guadalajara: 
Guadalajara
• Mexico City: 
Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico)
• Central Highlands: 
Guanajuato,  San Miguel de Allende

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: (Spring) Mid Jan-Mid May, (Fall) Mid Aug-Early Dec

Description: The Semester in Mexico: Business program is designed for Business and Spanish majors with an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish who would like to improve their language skills for use in the Spanish-speaking business world.

Students will attend Spanish language instruction with a focus on the vocabulary and syntax required for conducting business in Spanish. Depending on the student's level of Spanish, this course will be complemented by business courses with Mexican students, either taught in English or Spanish.

This exciting program includes visits to thriving Mexican and multinational companies operating out of Guadalajara and students have the option of signing up for an internship with a successful small-to-mid-sized Mexican business (subject to approval).

Highlights:
* A high quality academic curriculum
* A semester in a modern city with old-time charm
* Site visits to Mexican and multinational companies
* An opportunity to participate in an internship abroad
* Local immersion opportunities
* Strong local support
* Earn up to 19 credits toward your degree
* Inclusive fees and great program value

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fees and costs

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981