Programas Laureate
Concursos y premios Laureate
Rubicon www.rubicon-contest.com
The Rubicon Contest is the business competition for undergraduate and graduate students from all around the world – organized by students. The Rubicon Contest is one of the most reputable contests of its kind and offers the participating students more than just a comparison of skills:
There is no other contest that is more international diverse, demands more team spirit, and fosters the exchange of forward thinking topics and a personal international network.
From March 1st to the 3rd 2011 the 5th Rubicon Contest will be held on the campus of BiTS Iserlohn, a state approved private university of applied science. This year 24 teams (consisting of 4 students) will discuss and present ideas on the topic “The Future of Mobility”.
The David A. Wilson Award
The David A. Wilson Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning seeks to recognize and support the excellence and innovation of Laureate International University faculty members. Each year, two Laureate faculty members will each receive a $50,000 grant for the research projects proposed in their applications. (Note: 100% of the grant funds will be allocated to the winning projects.)
Global James McGuire Business Plan Competition
Building on the successful Andean region pilot and 2010 global competition, Laureate is launching the 2011 Global James McGuire Business Plan Competition. The winning student team will receive a $100,000 US low-interest loan from Laureate Education, Inc. to launch the business described in its proposal.
Más información: fresia.tracey@laureate.cr
Doble titulación y Global Business Certificate
Walden University
Doble titulación en Administración de Negocios con la Universidad de Walden, Estados Unidos
El programa de Doble Titulación en colaboración con Walden University, está constituido para internacionalizar a los estudiantes de Administración de Negocios de la Universidad Latina.
Paralelamente a las asignaturas cursadas en el bachillerato y licenciatura en la Universidad Latina, el estudiante ha de cursar las siguientes materias en inglés, bajo el Modelo en línea con la Universidad de Walden, para obtener el título de Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
1. English composition and orientation platform system.
2. Management in the 21st Century.
3. Global Business in the 21st Century.
4. Information Systems in Enterprises.
5. Global Management and Organizational Behavior.
6. Marketing Management.
7. International Marketing.
8. International Finance.
9. International Trade.
10. Case Study: International Business Strategy.
Global Business Certificate con la Universidad de Walden, Estados Unidos
GBC: Es un programa académico en colaboración con Walden University de los Estados Unidos de América que forma parte de la estrategia de internacionalización de la oferta académica para la carrera de Administración de Negocios de la Universidad Latina Heredia. Este Certificado provee conocimientos y herramientas de Administración de Negocios para estudiantes de todas la carreras:
- El certificado académico está orientado a los negocios internacionales.
- Las materias se cursan en línea (vía Internet) y en idioma inglés.
- El programa está diseñado para completarse en 3 cuatrimestres.
Materias por cursar:
1. Management in the 21st Century
2. Global Business in the 21st Century
3. Capstone Course
Summer Programs Abroad
Laureate member institutions offer several very interesting options for students interested in Art, Business, Culture and English language.
Art and English at the College of Santa Fe
Host Institution & Location: College of Santa Fe (Santa Fe, New Mexico USA)
Language of Instruction: English
Program Focus: Arts (Photography, Sculpture and Image Production) and English Language
Basic Description:
Spend your mornings immersed in English as a second language. Then spend your afternoons in hands-on programs in photography, studio arts, and video production.
Santa Fe, New Mexico, is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range and sits at 7,000 feet above sea level. The climate is beautiful. Expect temperatures to range from a wonderfully cool 56 degrees in the evening to a warm 88 degrees during the day. Santa Fe is the second-oldest city in the United States and is known as a center for the arts, with the third-largest art market in the United States.
The College has organized field trips to several areas of interest including, but not limited to:
Taos, New Mexico, to visit the only living Native American pueblo community in North America. Taos pueblo has been inhabited for over 1,000 years and was a major trading center that for centuries brought mountain men and trappers to the area.
Bandelier National Monument, one of the most unique national parks. A slow descent into Frijoles Canyon sets the landscape for the exploration of a long-ago culture. The history of Bandelier extends back 10,000 years, and during the 1.2 mile loop through the park you will see the dwellings of hunting-and-gathering societies that inhabited the area many years ago.
Other local visits will expose students to the historic Santa Fe plaza, the Traditional Spanish Market, the San Miguel Mission (the oldest church still in use in the United States), the Lorretto Chapel, St. Francis Cathedral, and Sena Plaza).
Housing is on campus at the John F. Kennedy Residence Hall (Kennedy), which offers double and single occupancy and contains two laundry rooms, study rooms, and a large main lounge, which has a flat-screen TV, cable, Wii gaming system, and a pool table. All rooms are wired for telephone, Internet, and cable. Meals are included in the program fee.
Laureate China Summer School
Host Institutions and Locations: Hunan International Economics University (Changsha, China) and Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University (Shanghai, China)
Program Focus: Culinary Arts, Chinese Language and Chinese Culture
Language of Instruction: English
Basic Description:
The Tale of Two Cities program is an adventure into two distinct regions in China (Mid China and East China) that has been designed specifically for international students that want to learn more about this fascinating country, including its history, its people, its food, and its language. The program includes courses focused on Culinary Arts, Chinese Language and Chinese Culture that will be taught by faculty from two of China’s leading post-secondary institutions. The program also includes several selected field trips to local sites of interest including the Zhangjiajie Natural Wonderland and the 2010 Expo in Shanghai.
French Language and Culture at the ESCE Summer Program
Host Institutions and Locations: Ecole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (Paris, France)
Program Focus: French Language, Marketing and the French Wine Industry
Language of Instruction: English
Basic Description:
ESCE provides new and exciting opportunities to summer program participants by offering a French Language course together with two Management courses focusing on France’s two best known industries: Wine and Fashion. This program emphasizes the French culture and traditions incorporating the professional environment at the same time.
ESCE summer courses are complemented by organized cultural activities and provide ample opportunities to discover Paris. All participants in the summer program will gain knowledge of the historical and cultural aspects of Paris and of France while experiencing the vibrant Parisian life and having options to explore other parts of France.
Students need to be 19 years old, interested in learning the French language, culture and management.
Italian Design Summer Program
Host Institution and Location: Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano (Milan, Italy)
Program Focus: Architecture and Design
Language of Instruction: English
Basic Description:
The Summer Courses propose a wide and updated synthesis of NABA know-how, giving a view of the most significant trends of the market, of industrial creation processes, of artistic and social expression, of Design, Fashion, Graphics and Communication together with the opportunity to experiment with a topical project theme, under the guidance of renowned professionals and in cooperation with specialized companies.
Introduction Level Courses are intended for students without an academic background in a specific subject area and offer a unique opportunity to explore a new creative environment. Students will learn from experienced and skilled professionals and will be taught how to research and present a creative idea.
Intermediate Level Courses meet the needs of students with previous knowledge in that specific subject area who are keen on building upon this, through an intensive and specialised training experience. Students will be immersed in a design environment simulating a professional studio, gaining profound insight into the technical components of the design process.
Selected visits to museums, companies, production sites and design studios during the programs expose students to the creative and cultural environment in Italy.
Laureate Summer School at the University of Liverpool
Host Institution and Location: The University of Liverpool (Liverpool, England)
Program Focus: Culture, History, Politics, International Business and English Language
Language of Instruction: English
Basic Description:
The six-week program is organized into two three-week blocks. Students take 3 courses of their choice from a list of options offered by University of Liverpool faculty, a full listing is available on the website www.liv.ac.uk/laureatesummerschool. Students also take an English language program, placement based on language skills, for another four hours per week.
Students will stay in self catering accommodation in Melville Grove with an overflow in designated flats in Tudor Close, which is part of the Mulberry Court complex. Bedding and kitchen equipment will be provided. Accommodation will consist of a study bedroom and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Más información: internacional@ulatina.cr
