Degree Student
Leading the Way to Success - Doing Business in Latin America
Want to learn how business is carried out in Latin America? Join our one semester, Business Studies in Latin America Programme in Buenos Aires at our partner UADE. Join us on when we dive into the world of business in Latin America! The 22nd Edition is 30 ECTS, and will be organized 17.1.- 25.4.2025.
Programme Benefits
Participants have the opportunity to acquire knowledge enabling a strong set of skills for effectively doing business in Latin America through:
- A combination of multiple learning perspectives: Business Spanish Skills, Latin American Economic Issues and Hands-On Latin Business Operational Strategies.
- On-Site Learning in Buenos Aires: The city´s elegance, business orientation and blend of genuine Latin and European tradition make it the best option for foreign students.
- Highly qualified professors at UADE
- Cooperation with companies, entrepreneurs and trade associations for visits, case studies, industry speakers and practical situations.
- International Student Body
- Extracurricular activities (e.g. trips to neighbouring countries)
Content Highlights
- Leadership and Negotiation in Latin Emerging Markets
- HRM in Latin America
- Strategic Management in Latin America
- Global Marketing and Sales
- Spanish Language and Communication Skills
- Foreign Trade in MERCOSUR
- Company visits
Orientation Info
The first and second orientations will be held virtually on Zoom. The first mandatory Orientation will be on Thursday 24, October, 2024 (8 p.m. Finnish time). The second compulsory Orientation is on Thursday 28, November 2024 (8 p.m. Finnish time). All accepted participants will receive the links via email.
The mandatory Orientation at the destination in Buenos Aires is on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:00 local time at UADE University (address: main entrance, Lima 775, Buenos Aires). It is followed by the official city tour organized by UADE.
During the first week of the program, a Spanish Language test will be held at UADE. Based on the results, the students will be divided into two groups: Elementary or Intermediate course.
The courses start on Monday, January 20 on 9 a.m. local time. The programme closes on April 25, 2025.
Costs for Students 2025
- Tuition fee at UADE Business School: 490 €/month, 4 instalments. Invoicing by Jamk (December-March).
- Jamk administration fee: 350 € to cover administrative and planning costs. Invoicing in December. For Jamk's partner university students - check this payment with your home institution.
- Flights & Accommodation: Every participant is responsible for booking and pay the flights and arrange accommodation personally.
- To be able to participate you will have to apply by 20 October, 2024 via the link below.
Cancellation policy
By submitting this application, you commit to participate in the programme in Buenos Aires in the spring of 2025 and to pay for all the mentioned costs. The charge for cancellation between 1.12.2024 - 15.12.2024 is 350 €. If the cancellation is made between 15.12.2024 - 19.01.2025, the charge is the full fee (UADE fee + Jamk administration fee 350 €).
Application Procedure
The application is split in two stages:
Application Procedure (1st Stage)
Follow the registration link and fill it by latest 20 October 2024. You will need to attach the following documents:
- Latest Transcript of Records from your home university
- Motivation letter (max 500 words) with your photo
- Proof of English Proficiency if not a native speaker (minimum B2 level)
- Copy of your passport (note, your passport must be valid 6 months AFTER the end of the program in April 2025)
Application Procedure (2nd Stage)
After the registration deadline, you will receive emails from both Jamk & UADE, which will include detailed instructions for filling an online form on UADE's registration portal. Be prepared to upload the following documents to the portal:
- Latest transcript of records
- Passport Copy
- UADE’s application form (to be sent to you via email)
- Proof of English certificate
- Insurance certificate
- Photo
- CV
Once you upload all documents to the portal, you will receive your acceptance letter issued from UADE. You must immediately begin your VISA process after that. See instructions below (!)
Visa Process Instructions
We recommend students to begin the visa process immediately once they receive their acceptance letter from UADE in November. You can also apply for a visa online via the TIE24H procedure, you will get the instructions from UADE along with your acceptance letter.
Here's what you need to do:
- Complete the Visa form (to be sent via email)
- Have your acceptance letter from UADE and course programme (can be downloaded from the website)
- Have a colored passport photograph: dimensions 4x4
- Have a passport that is valid for six months after your trip ends
- Have your airline tickets booked at the time (we advise you to book your tickets with flexible return dates)
- Have a summary of your bank account proving your financial solvency for the trip (note that there is no specific amount that you need to show)
- Prepare 150€, which corresponds to the Visa processing fee
If you are applying outside Finland, contact the local Embassy of Argentina in your country (!), and remember to indicate in the application in which City and Country you will be.
If you are applying from Finland, contact the Embassy of Argentina in Helsinki to book an appointment and pay the processing fee. You can do this by email: consular_efinl(a)mrecic.gov.ar.
The overall trend is overtly promising. During the next ten years, these three countries (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay) will grow in importance. In order to plan and carry out successful operations in this part of the world, companies from Finland and other European countries will need trained advisers and employees who are familiar with the local ways of doing business and who are able to master the Spanish language.
Teemu Turunen – Former Ambassador of Finland to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay
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