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HUB DAY OUT: 2012
Put Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012 in your diary and stay tuned for more information!
Business hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Facilities are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
2012 Study Tour to Santiago, Chile
Complete two courses in three weeks over the Summer Break in beautiful Chile!
Business and Economics students: You have the opportunity to experience a different culture, broaden your horizons and complete 2 courses towards your degree at the same time!
The Faculty of the Professions and the Australian Government is heavily subsiding 20 places for students to undertake a study tour in Santiago with the Universidad de Chile.
Applications have now closed.
The tour will be hosted by Professor Colin Rogers and Student Services Manager, Ms Siobhan Guy, and will count towards your degree as an Economics/Finance Level III/IIID (6 units).
An introductory seminar and assessment on the culture and economic environment of Chile will be scheduled in the week beginning 9 January, 2012. This is a compulsory component of the course. If you will not be able to attend the pre-departure seminar in Adelaide, you should not apply for this course.
Dates
Monday, 16 January – Friday, 3 February, 2012
Departure scheduled Saturday, 14 January.
Students must travel to Chile as a group. A return flight will be booked for the group, however if you wish to continue your travels this will incur additional costs.
Cost
$3500 per student.
This covers:
- airfares
- cultural tours as part of the study tour program
- accommodation
You will need to cover additional expenses, such as food & beverages, clothing and extra-curricular activities.
If you elect to continue your travels beyond Saturday, 4 February, any additional cost incurred will need to be covered by you, including additional travel insurance which must be arranged at the time of booking.
Financial Assistance
This study tour has been partially funded by DEEWR and the Faculty of the Professions. Students successful in gaining a place in the study tour have been partially subsidised to undertake this course.
OS HELP may be available for eligible students (more information is available here). Applications are available from and should be returned to the UG Hub.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to participate in the Chile Study Tour you must meet the following criteria:
Undergraduate Students
- Have successfully completed:
ECON 1004 (Principles of Microeconomics I)
ECON 1000 (Principles of Macroeconomics I)
ECON 1008 (Business Economics Statistics I) - Have successfully completed one year of full time study at the University of Adelaide
- Are NOT a citizen or permanent resident of Chile
- Have a credit average or higher
- Have room in your program for this course (it is your responsibility to confirm this with the UG Hub).
Postgraduate Students
- Have successfully completed one semester of full time study at the University of Adelaide
- Are NOT a citizen or permanent resident of Chile
- Have a credit average or higher
- Have room in your program for this course (it is your responsibility to confirm this with the PG Hub).
Examples of Lecture Topics *
- Issues in International Business: How To Do Business in Chile
- Introduction to Chilean/Latin American Economies
- Macroeconomics of Developing Economies
- Retail Business & South America
- Program Evaluations of Social Policies: Case Studies in Latin America
- Inequality and Social Mobility in Australia/Latin America
* Proposed Lecture Topics, final lecture topics to be confirmed by Universidad de Chile and the University of Adelaide.
Proposed Field Trips *
- Santiago Stock Exchange
- Pro-Chile (Govt Import/Export Agency)
- BHP Biliton Chile Santiago Central Office
- Australian-Chilean Chamber of Commerce
- Central Bank of Chile
* Examples of field trips available, final field trips to be confirmed by Universidad de Chile.
Cultural Activities *
- City Tour of Santiago
- Cerro Calan Observatory
- San Cristobal Park
- Tour of the National Congress
* Examples of cultural activities available, final cultural activities subject to timing and logistical considerations.
Application Form
Applications have now closed.
