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Is this program right for you?

The CIEE Business and Society program in Lima is designed for students with five or more semesters of college-level Spanish and a background in business [coursework in micro- or Macro-economics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics]. Participants study, observe, and even participate in Peru’s economy and business management practices while improving their Spanish.

Program Snapshot

  • Intensive, three-week Spanish language course prior to the regular semester; Spanish for Business course with related company visits; and courses taken with Peruvian students in business administration, marketing, and economics
  • Opportunity to work on a community business initiative and non-credit internship
  • Field trips outside of Lima to a cultural and historical heritage site, such as Machu Picchu; visits to museums, theaters, and galleries; and excursions to such places as Lunahuaná, a town located in a river valley known for its natural

Subject Areas

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Peruvian Studies
  • Spanish Language

About Lima

Lima’s colonial legacy is reflected in the location of its main square on the banks of the city’s major river, in its numerous ornately constructed baroque churches, and in its historical homes with elaborately carved wooden balconies. A city of eight million, with neighborhoods sprawling out from the colonial center, Lima is peppered with archaeological sites. One need only to listen to Peruvian music, eat Peruvian food, and learn about its fascinating history and culture to observe the blending of indigenous, African, Spanish, European, and Asian cultures.

Where You'll Study

Universidad del Pacífico

The Universidad del Pacífico (UP) was founded in 1962 by a group of Peruvian entrepreneurs. A private Jesuit university, UP is well known for its accounting, business, and economics fields of study. There are approximately 1,600 undergraduate and 500 graduate students enrolled, with a teaching staff of 150. CIEE students have access to the University library, its computer lab, and student cafeteria. UP is located in the Jesus María neighborhood, a downtown district with many restaurants and Internet cafés.

Thoughts From Abroad

Lima’s burgeoning economy serves as the backdrop for you to perfect your Spanish in the business context and take economics and business courses alongside Peruvian peers on an urban campus. With 30 percent of the country’s population, the capital city of Lima is perceived by many Peruvian rural migrants as an opportunity to escape poverty and achieve economic success. Inventive Peruvians continue to open new businesses in an emerging informal economy that is at times both organized and chaotic. You will have the unique opportunity to observe the realities of doing business in this enormous and challenging laboratory, in which business students routinely test their theories, and economic success in the global economy contrasts sharply with the everyday precarious situations of determined entrepreneurs.

— Melvin Ledgard, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Melvin Ledgard, Resident Director, completed his B.A. in linguistics and literature at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and in 1995, he earned a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ledgard has extensive experience with the U.S. university academic system, having taught undergraduate students for over nine years at UT-Austin and Pace University. In addition, he taught literature at the Universidad Ricardo Palma in Lima from 1985 through 1989. Since 1999, Dr. Ledgard has been teaching literature and film at PUCP. In addition, he has published three books, including a novel, and numerous articles on film, literature, and comics. He is fluent in four languages.

Marion Tizón, Resident Coordinator, earned her B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from Swarthmore College in 2004 during which time she spent one year as an exchange student at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. She has volunteered as a mobility teacher for visually impaired and blind people at the Center for the Rehabilitation of Blind People and taught a leadership class for secondary students in Lima with a focus on teamwork and diversity awareness. After graduating, she worked for CIEE as the Enrollment Assistant for experiential programs. Most recently, Marion worked in the Employee Education and Development office of the University of Southern Maine before returning to work with CIEE in Peru.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15-22 semester/22.5-33 quarter hours
academic or calendar year: 30-44 semester/45-66 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA  2.75
  • 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
  • 3 semesters of college-level micro- or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics
  • Spanish language course within the past year recommended

Program Dates

Fall 20097/30/2009 - 12/5/2009
Academic Year 2009-107/30/2009 - TBA
Spring 2010Available: 9/15/2009
Calendar Year 2010Available: 9/15/2009

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009
Calendar Year 201011/1/2009

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Fall 200923 weeks
mid-July - early December
Academic Year 2009-1052 weeks
mid-July - mid-July
Spring 201020 weeks
early March - mid-July
Calendar Year 201042 weeks
early March - early December

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $11,750
    The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$9,376
    Housing and Meals$2,300
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$11,750

    The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$900
    Personal Expenses$1,700
    Local Transportation$650
    Books and Supplies$200
    Visa Fee (average cost)$30
    Total$3,480


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $21,150
    The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$16,476
    Housing and Meals$4,600
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$21,150

    The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$900
    Personal Expenses*$3,400
    Books and Supplies$400
    Local Transportation$1,300
    Visa Fee (average cost)$30
    Total$6,030

    *Academic year students are responsible for housing and meals during the break between semesters. For the July to July program, this is a break of a month and a half without housing and costs are estimated at $1,500. Calendar year students, participating in the March to December program, have no additional expense and may remain with a host family for the four week break. These additional expenses are not included in the Estimated Additional Costs listed above.


  • Spring 2010 $11,750
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$9,576
    Housing and Meals$2,100
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$11,750

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,200
    Personal Expenses$1,700
    Books and Supplies$200
    Local Transportation$650
    Total$3,750


  • Calendar Year 2010 $22,400
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$18,126
    Housing and Meals$4,200
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$22,400

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,200
    Personal Expenses*$3,400
    Books and Supplies$400
    Local Transportation$1,300
    Total$6,300

    *Academic year students are responsible for housing and meals during the break between semesters. For the July to July program, this is a break of a month and a half without housing and costs are estimated at $1,500. Calendar year students, participating in the March to December program, have no additional expense and may remain with a host family for the four week break. These additional expenses are not included in the Estimated Additional Costs listed above.


Scholarship Information

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