Business News Business students learn global strategy in Costa Rica May 19, 2011—Students from the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago were immersed in global business in Latin America this spring. Students and faculty members traveled to Costa Rica from May 9 to May 18, 2011, as part of a new global strategy course, now offered during spring semester. The study abroad program exposes students to both international trade and culture. Students worked with various companies throughout the spring semester including Dole Fresh Fruit International, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, andavVenta Worldwide. The students were given an authentic business challenge by each and then presented their solutions while visiting those companies in Costa Rica. The students visited and exchanged business insights with Boston Scientific, PrediSoft and the digital interactive marketing agency Possible Worldwide. The Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency (CINDE) also hosted a business symposium for the students to discuss international business development in Costa Rica. Ecotourism is one of Costa Rica’s prominent industries. Students met with managers of theArenal Observatory Lodge to discuss environmental commitment, seasonality of the business, industry trends and challenges caused by the economic downturn. The group hiked through lush rainforests and witnessed Costa Rica’s most active and spectacular volcano in Arenal. Concordia-Chicago students enjoyed learning about the rescue and rehabilitation of rainforest animals such as kinkajous, white faced monkeys and macaws through a hands-on volunteer day at the rescue shelter Proyecto Asis. After an orientation to the shelter and its mission, students had the opportunity to feed the animals, clean the animal shelters and improve the grounds by building a gravel road. About the College of Business Study Abroad Progam Concordia-Chicago’s College of Business offers the course Field Study in International Business – Global Strategy as part of a new international business minor. Please contact the College of Business for more information at (708) 209-3108 or visit our study abroad page.