
Instituto para el Desarrollo Empresarial de la Argentina (IDEA) - Buenos Aires, Argentina
IDEA is the leading management development organization in Argentina, constituted, directed and sponsored by executives from the 300 foremost Member Corporations doing business in the country (80% of Argentina's largest companies are IDEA members). Founded in 1960 as a not-for-profit, non-advocacy organization, it works with corporations, cooperating with them in leadership development, benchmarking for excellence, installing and extending competitive processes, and promoting a favorable business environment. It operates through the Graduate Business School, a Managers' Network System, Conferences (some in alliance with The Conference Board, USA), and an Annual Forum (our famed Colloquium).
At an international level, IDEA is associated with The Conference Board, prestigious American organization which groups 2,000 leading world corporations in their business progress and contribution to society.
IDEA's Graduate Business School (ESDA) is also an active member of various associations formed by prestigious Latin American Business Schools, and has agreements with Institutions, and with local and foreign Universities, such as York University, and London Business School among others.
Location
Buenos Aires is one of the worlds most unique and exciting cities. With a population of over 10 million people, Buenos Aires offers the opportunity for great interaction with the native citizens of Argentina. Argentina is a large country, which exposes you to many sites and attractions. You can find sun, snow, beaches, mountains, rivers and the sea. It is an excellent place to just kick back and relax. There is an electrifying nightlife, with hundreds of cafés and bars that are open all night. If you wish to travel, airfares to neighbouring countries such as Chile, Paraguay and Brazil are easy and affordable. The warm weather coupled with the superior education will make this an enjoyable and worthwhile exchange.
Approximate Term Dates
Fall term: August - December
Winter term: March - July
Academic Information
For course descriptions, please visit http://www.ideared.org
Credit Equivalency
150 IDEA hours = 12 SSB credits
190 IDEA hours = 15 SSB credits
Language
The language of instruction at IDEA is Spanish. Written exams may be in English. Intensive Language courses are offered at the University of Buenos Aires.
Type/Availability of Accommodation
Off-campus accommodation is available.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is mandatory for all exchange students and should be purchased before arriving in Argentina.
Visa
Visa is required and should be obtained from the Embassy of the Argentine Republic once the acceptance letter is received. For more information visit:
1 First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Suite 5840
Toronto, ON M5X 1K2 416-955-9075, Fax: 416-955-0868 www.consargtoro.ca
Application Process
Application information is available at http://www.ideared.org
Further Research
For more information about this partnership school, see the exchange literature available in the Schulich Exchange Reference Library located in room W263 SSB or visit their Web site at: www.ideared.org