Download Venezuela Semester Study Abroad IESA

Semester Option
Program Information: IESA, the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administracion, is an
independent nonprofit academic institution founded in 1965. It has long been viewed as among the best
graduate business schools in Latin America. Academically, the focus at IESA is on general
management, but special options within the MBA address the needs of public, business, and nonprofit
organizations. The finance concentration is very strong. IESA provides an opportunity for students
interested in the Latin American business environment to study how the region relates to, or differs
from, other markets and economies.
Number of Places:
2 – 3 students per year
Approximate Dates:
Fall: late September - mid December
Language of Instruction: Courses are taught in Spanish, with many books in English.
Living Arrangements: IESA has no on-campus accommodations, but can provide some assistance
with lists of apartments for rent and general advice on housing.
Requirements: Fluency in Spanish at the time of enrollment.
Living Expenses: Rents run $550-850/month. Food, supplies, transport and incidentals run $650800/month.
Method of Payment: Students on partner programs pay tuition to Emory and, where required, pay fees
to the abroad program.
Visa: To enter Venezuela, students require a Courtesy Visa. Once the candidate has been admitted to
the exchange program and the partner institution notifies IESA, the International Program Coordinator
will make a request through the Venezuelan Consulate nearest to the student's residence. Students will
be notified by IESA once the visa is approved. It is the student's responsibility to secure his/her visa,
passport in hand, at the specific consulate. For more information on student visas, contact the Venezuela
Consulate in Washington, DC at (202) 342-2214 or visit the website: www.embavenez-us.org
City/Country Info: Venezuela’s economy was primarily agricultural until the 1920’s when oil
discoveries led to petroleum’s domination. Venezuela’s Caribbean coastline is its most popular tourist
destination. Resorts are luxurious with beaches, bars, and restaurants. Modern Caracas has great
nightlife and some historic colonial areas. The climate is tropical. For more information, please go to:
www.cityguide.lycos.com
The Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administracion
Address: San Bernardino. Apdo. 1640
Caracas 1010-A, Venezuela
Phone: (02).521.533 ; ;Fax: (02).523.210
Website: www.iesa.edu.ve/