DOING BUSINESS IN LATIN AMERICA AN EMERGING MARKET IMMERSION EXPERIENCE August 25-29, 2014 Buenos Aires, Argentina CONTACT: Prof. Martin Schleicher International Programs Director Tel: (+54-230) 448-1031 mschleicher@iae.edu.ar Anne Garat International Programs Manager Tel: (+54-230) 448-1185 agarat@iae.edu.ar
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES This intensive program will offer students a profound insight into Latin America, showcasing its dynamics, opportunities and challenges, with case method-based lectures, company visits and conferences. Participants will delve into Latin America s business setting and reality, building a strong elite corporate network of peers from other business schools around the world. This program will enable students to: Understand the drivers of economic growth in Latin America and identify future trends. Learn from business leaders facing an extremely unstable environment and decades of volatility. Appreciate the unique features of Latin American markets and organizations, as well as their impact on business in foreign markets. Spot business opportunities in Latin America. Grasp the contrasts between Argentina s and other Latin American societies.
PROGRAM CONTENT The course is structured in approximately 32 contact hours, with classes led by IAE Business School faculty, keynote speakers, company visits and local cultural activities. LECTURES: Topics include: Working Capital Management in Emerging Markets The Argentine Paradox: Economic Growth and the Populist Tradition in Argentina Cross-Cultural Management The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid Entrepreneurship in Argentina and Latin America: Opportunities & Hurdles Business Policy: Regional Organization of Multinational Corporations Case studies and materials will be provided to students in advance. Students will be expected to prepare materials before class meetings. Participants will receive a certificate after successfully completing the program. CULTURAL EVENTS: Participants will have a unique opportunity to interact with colleagues from other countries during the program: Networking event with IAE Business School MBA students The Amazing Race Buenos Aires / Private City Tour Tango Show and Farewell Dinner Argentine wine tasting COMPANY VISITS: The program addresses the perspectives and strategic business opportunities of both global corporations and Latin American companies (Multilatinas). It takes a look at key Argentine industries, such as banking, wine, agribusiness and technology.
PROGRAM FEE Program Fee: USD 2,200 Doing Business in Latin America s Program Fee includes: Six-day program including lectures, keynote speakers, company visits and cultural events. Hotel accommodations breakfast included - for 6 nights (Double-occupancy). Daily transportation to and from hotel and IAE Business School as well as for company visits. Breakfasts, lunches and coffee breaks during the program at IAE Business School. One Networking Lunch with IAE Business School MBA students. The Use of IAE Business School s Executive Education facilities. Course Materials (including bound notes, in-class handouts). One group Farewell Dinner. One group photo and a certificate for every participant. Cultural activities, including city tour, Tango show and Argentine wine testing. APPLICATION DEADLINE June 13, 2014
WHY BUENOS AIRES? With a population of over 10 million, Buenos Aires and its suburbs feature endless cultural and entertaining alternatives. Argentina s capital city and Tango s birthplace provides an exciting and cosmopolitan setting. Latin America, an ever-growing and emerging market, is facing important development challenges. The region will have to learn how to fight social inequality and to combine both economic and social growth in order to stand as a new major player in the global economy. Buenos Aires is quickly consolidating as a leading example of Latin America s steady growth and development, as the region heads for a prosperous future. Once known as South America s Paris, this vibrant city often strikes visitors as reminiscent of cosmopolitan European capitals, with elegant residential neighborhoods, beautiful parks and wide boulevards.
ABOUT US Located in Pilar, Buenos Aires Province, 50 minutes away from Argentina s capital city, Buenos Aires, IAE Business School stands at Universidad Austral s campus a 240-acre development surrounded by woods and natural beauty. IAE Business School hosts International Business Schools on a regular basis London Business School (U.K.) The Wharton School (U.S.) Standford School of Business (U.S.) Darden School of Business Emory University, Goizueta Business School (U.S.) PAD - Escuela de Dirección (Perú) IDE Business School (Ecuador) Every year, over 6,000 professionals from all around the world and the most dynamic industries join our programs, effectively building a significant regional network for the leading multinational and domestic companies that entrust IAE with their organizations training. RANKINGS According to The Financial Times Executive Education ranking, IAE ranks among the 30 top schools of the world: Financial Times 2013: Executive Education 2º in Latin America and 30º worldwide. Apertura 2013: 1º (Argentina). Eduniversal 2013: 1º (Argentina). INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS Only 100 business schools hold the three leading international accreditations for outstanding quality in Management Education, and IAE Business School is one of them.