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1 The Austral Group Argentina Brazil Chile

2 The Austral Group was formed with the vision to fill a growing need in today s global EMBA and MBA programs: a business-focused educational travel service that integrates first-hand local knowledge and contacts, with professional onthe-ground logistics, in order to create high-impact, productive, and fun study trips. The study trip is one of the highlights for an EMBA or MBA student during their academic career. There is no better reward than hearing from professors and students on how their study trip positively impacted their overall educational experience and their global perspective. Our commitment is to organize with our University clients the most enriching and enjoyable itinerary as possible. This is what we strive for on every single trip. Shaun Sheffield Founder and CEO The Austral Group Santiago, Chile

3 CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY AND PERSONAL ATTENTION The Austral Group is an educational services firm dedicated to organizing customized EMBA and MBA study trips to Latin America. Our primary objective is to fulfill the professional, educational, and logistical needs of your program from a uniquely local perspective. We arrange a full itinerary of meetings, company visits, roundtables, and networking opportunities with top business executives in Latin America, complemented with a range of leisure activities in one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world. We realize the importance of a unique and memorable international travel experience. That s why The Austral Group goes to great lengths to adapt your itinerary to the specific learning objectives of your group. Our aim is for your students to learn, firsthand, the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Latin America. We work in close collaboration with the program directors, the professors and the students for months leading up to the trip to develop a customized itinerary based on the interests and makeup of the group, and to organize meetings with companies and business leaders based on these preferences. Our customized approach integrates the most important aspects of the classroom education experience into a meaningful on-the-ground, business-focused environment during your international study trip. I particularly want to thank you for working so close with me and my staff to customize the experience while keeping the costs within very reasonable limits. Your patience, professionalism and always positive spirit added significantly to the value of the experience. Paul J. Hensel, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean Professor of Marketing College of Business Administration University of New Orleans

4 COMPANY MEETINGS BUSINESS SEMINARS EXECUTIVE FORUMS The Austral Group specializes in offering business students the opportunity for personal interaction with senior executives from multinational corporations, renowned economists, senior government officials, and entrepreneurs who are defining the business landscape in South America. Meetings with senior corporate officials from across a variety of industry sectors provide important insights into common business practices in the region. We tailor each itinerary to include meetings with managers who can provide the students with real examples of international business practices with a focus on marketing, finance, international trade, economics, human resources, strategy and leadership - adding new dimensions to your students concepts of international business. We make a point of combining visits both with leading national companies as well as successful multinational enterprises, knowing that this balanced exposure to new cultures, business practices and markets broadens students perspectives and enhances critical thinking and decision making. UNIVERSITY LECTURES & SEMINARS Your program can also tap into the vast educational network in Latin America through The Austral Group s associations with the region s most distinguished professors and University lecturers. We work closely with you to define the lecture themes and the University professors who will provide your students with comprehensive and informative seminars. The Austral Group has clearly developed the contacts and comprehensive understanding of Latin America to provide an informative and dynamic perspective on business and education in the region. Dennis Sheehan, Ph.D. Associate Dean Smeal College of Business Penn State University

5 LOGISTICS & PLANNING Months before your trip, our team of experts work with your school for your scheduling, content, and accommodation needs. From the moment you land at the airport until your departure, The Austral Group looks after every detail to ensure that your group enjoys a comfortable and hassle-free trip. Your group will be accompanied by our friendly and knowledgeable Group Leaders, who will cater to your groups on the ground needs 24/7. We save you time and frustration by covering the details, major and minor, that are often overlooked when traveling abroad. Our experienced and professional travel planning includes: Customized itinerary and meeting arrangements based on your group s business and academic interests; Bi-lingual, local Group Leaders on hand 24/7; Transportation to airports, meetings, and tourism activities; Meeting room rentals and audio visual equipment; Hotel discounts and booking arrangements; Dining and restaurant arrangements, as well as cocktail gatherings; Cell phones for your group leaders, electricity adapters, and international phone cards; Affordable travel insurance options; Cultural programs and tours; Assistance with Visas; International air travel arrangements. "As an economist, I was so relieved that we had speakers who were enthusiastic and responsive. This would not have happened if we had the typical tour commonly set up by travel agencies. Having been a veteran of many past tours, I felt this was definitely the best. I can t recommend them more highly!" Michael Tansey, Ph.D. Professor of Economics Helzberg School of Management Rockhurst University SAFETY & SECURITY The Austral Group invests in extensive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of your group. Though, we are proud of our perfect safety record since our Company s founding, we are always mindful of the risks of group travel and are constantly at work to manage them. The Austral Group has the following safety measures in place for each study tour: All of our Group Leaders are certified in CPR and First Aid and are trained in emergency response; All Group Leaders travel with a complete information sheet of each traveler s medical history and emergency contacts in the U.S., just in case; The Austral Group actively and rigorously screens all ground transport and tour providers, and works only with industry leaders who prioritize safety as much as we do; Our team is available 24/7 and can be contacted at any moment via mobile phones distributed to your University trip s leaders; The Austral Group carries a US$2 million in corporate liability insurance coverage, and offers the option for co-insurance for your University; The Austral Group requires all travelers to carry health and travel insurance, including coverage for medical air evacuation. For uninsured travelers, the Austral Group offers affordable, fullcoverage travel insurance policies up to $1 million per person.

6 Why travel with the Austral Group? The Austral Group is headquartered in South America, with our entire team located in the region. Your group will be received and taken care of by local and expatriate professionals with years of on-the-ground business experience and a vast network of contacts throughout the region. We specialize exclusively in the organization of MBA and EMBA study trips and have worked with business schools, large and small, from across the United States and Canada. We understand business school study tours, and will work hard to ensure that your itinerary meets your educational needs. We do not outsource to thirdparty tour agencies and travel operators. Instead, our team of experts directly handles all aspects of your trip, from the initial planning to the actual on the ground experience. We realize the importance of a unique and memorable travel experience, and we go to great lengths to tailor your itinerary to the specific learning objectives of your group, and can customize the trip s content to cover specific topics that are being discussed in the classroom. Your group will receive 24/7 support from our team of Group Leaders for any needs your group has while on the ground. Austral has alliances with several University business schools throughout Latin America to help promote long-term academic relationships for your University in the region. We enjoy putting our local knowledge to use for organizing cultural activities such as visits to festivals, vineyards, tango shows, sports events, and theatre, opera and music shows. The Austral Group carries a US$2 million in corporate liability insurance coverage, and offers the option for coinsurance for your University. The Austral Group Santa Magdalena 10, Of. 11 Providencia, Santiago, Chile Chile Tel USA Tel USA Fax: info@theaustralgroup.com Web: Proud member of: