Latin American Studies, International Business & Research

Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
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Program Overview

Program Overview

  • Popular Subject Areas

    Latin American Studies, International Business & Research

  • Location

    Barranquilla

  • Host University

    Universidad del Norte

    The Universidad del Norte is one of the top universities in Colombia and the Caribbean region. Institutional internationalization is a priority for the UniNorte, whose civil, electrical, electronics, industrial, mechanical and systems engineering programs have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. ISA students may take courses in English or Spanish alongside Colombian students. The university's U.S. style is both modern and accessible, featuring beautiful tropical plants and resident iguanas. The ISA Barranquilla Office is on the 6th floor of the Engineering Building, which has been recognized for its forward-thinking, creative and sustainable design. Campus amenities include computer labs, study halls, gaming rooms, cafeterias/restaurants, a library and athletic facilities.

  • Term

    Fall 1 2024

  • Program Dates

    Jul 22, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024

  • Program Length

    Semester

  • Application Deadline

    Apr 25, 2024

  • Forms and Payment Deadline

    May 10, 2024

  • Credit

    192 - 256 Contact Hours

  • Eligibility

    2.50 Minimum GPA*

  • Cost

    $11,450

  • This session is in progress and is no longer accepting applications.

Study Abroad Program Description

The Latin American Studies, International Business & Research program at the Universidad del Norte offers students that chance to take business, culture or a limited number of ABET-accredited engineering courses in English or Spanish alongside local Colombian students at one of the country's most prestigious universities. 
Spanish language courses are available for those wishing to improve their language proficiency, while advanced speakers can choose from an extensive offering of courses in Spanish. Business courses are widely available in English as well. You may complete the Research Project course in English or Spanish with the supervision of a faculty member at the host university. If you have at least a high intermediate Spanish level, you may volunteer in the local community and receive credit through the Volunteering and Social Transformation Service-Learning course. All courses are taught by host university faculty at the Universidad del Norte. Courses are taught by faculty at the host university and classmates will be local and other international students.

Semester + Semester Programs Available: You can combine the Spring + Fall OR Fall + Spring sessions at a discounted price. For more information about this option, please contact your ISA Colombia Program Manager.

Enjoy Flexibility with ISA Flex

We’ve partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to help you overcome common study abroad challenges by adding an ASU Online course to your ISA program. With more than 2,100 courses to choose from, ISA Flex minimizes academic challenges, like major requirements and limited course options, so you can make the most of your experience abroad. Once you’ve applied, access the Flex form in your ISA Student Portal for more information on how to add this to your program and enroll in the course you need.

*Eligibility

MINIMUM GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

 

What's Included

Comprehensive Advising and Support

24-Hour Emergency

Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Security Support

Airport Reception

Visa Support

Tuition at the Host University

Housing

Meals and Laundry Service

Bridging Cultures Orientation

Full-Time Resident Staff

On-Site ISA Offices

Internet Access

ISA Discovery Model

Excursions

Cultural Activities

Insurance

Official Transcript from the Host University

Professional Development Toolbox

Scholarship Opportunities

Academics

Credits

Contact Hours

192 - 256

Recommended U.S. Semester Credits

12 - 16

Recommended U.S. Quarter Units

18 - 24

Academic Information

  • Course Selection
    • The courses below reflect the most current list of courses released by the host university. Language courses can be found at the bottom of the course list. Courses and contact hours are subject to change. Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Colombia Program Manager.
  • Course Credit
    • According to ISA policy, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by the student’s home university.
  • Transcripts
    • The transcript from the Universidad del Norte will reflect credits and contact hours for each course listed below. Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.
  • Placement Exam
    • Students enrolling in language courses (e.g. Advanced Spanish, High Intermediate Spanish, Business Spanish, etc.) must take a placement exam before arrival. A language exam is not required for courses with locals in Spanish if the student has taken or tested out of at least four levels of college-level Spanish.
  • Experiential Learning Courses
    • Students interested in the Research Project course must submit a research proposal and a resume (CV). Please contact the Colombia Program Manager for more information.
    • The Volunteering and Social Transformation (Service-Learning) course requires a high intermediate language level. Please note that many community projects for this class take place on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Language Requirements
    • ISA recommends that students who have not completed or tested out of a minimum of one semester (two quarters) of college-level Spanish enroll in a language course during their program. English courses are limited primarily to the fields of Business and Engineering, so be prepared with viable alternates in the event of a cancellation or scheduling conflict.
  • Courses with Locals
    • Students must be at the Advanced Spanish language level or above in order to enroll in courses with locals instructed in Spanish.
    • Please see the course catalog, linked below in the Additional Courses with Locals section, for more course options.
    • In rare cases, course language of instruction may change from English to Spanish.

Courses

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Universidad del Norte
Courses in English with Locals
Civil Engineering
Statics
IBA 4032
✓ Course Closed
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Experiential Learning
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
Industrial Engineering
✓ Course Closed
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
✓ Course Closed
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
International Business
Capital Markets
ADM 0011
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
Customs
ADM 0038
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
3 Credits
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3 Credits
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48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
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48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
Port Management
ADM 0058
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
Latin American Studies
✓ Course Closed
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Misc. Department
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
Courses in Spanish with Locals
Additional Courses with Locals
Biology & Chemistry
Biology
CSV 0010
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Medicinal Plants
CSV 0030
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Civil Engineering
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
Hydraulics
ICI 4083
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Communication
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Design
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Experiential Learning
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Industrial Engineering
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
International Business
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Latin American Studies
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Latin Culture
HUM 4010
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Liberal Arts
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Art History
HUM 4040
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Global Health
CSV 0060
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Globalization
CSO 0060
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Greek Culture
HUM 4000
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Mathematics
Basic Math
MAT 0020
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Mechanical Engineering
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
Philosophy
Bioethics
ETI 1020
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Ethics
ETI 8070
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Systems Engineering
48 Contact Hours
3 Credits
Language Studies with International Students
Language Studies
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits
64 Contact Hours
4 Credits

Support & Funding

ISA is here to support you when it comes to navigating identity questions related to traveling abroad, providing resources and information for your accessibility needs, and identifying funding for your program abroad.

SUPPORT TEAM

Our U.S. staff is available to support you though every stage of your study abroad journey. Please reach out with any questions about ISA programs or life on-site to your country-specific Program Manager.

Our on-site staff are there for you as soon as you arrive in country and will support you throughout your time abroad.

U.S. Team

Michelle McRaney

Program Manager, Colombia

BARRANQUILLA TEAM

Katherine Rua

Resident Director, Colombia

Identity Resources

Accessibility & Accommodations

With our wide portfolio of program types and locations, we’re confident there is a suitable, accessible program for each student.

Securing accommodations abroad can take time, so we ask that those with requests inform ISA early in the advising process. We recommend reaching out to your Program Manager or our Accessibility Team (accessibilityteam@worldstrides.com) to discuss your accessibility needs or accommodations abroad.

Destination Information

Our diversity pages for each ISA destination include information on Indigenous communities, languages, race and ethnicity, religion, LGBTQIA+, and disability access. We hope it will help when reflecting upon and contextualizing intersectionality in your host community.

Identity Blog

ISA offers students the opportunity to blog about their experiences abroad from their own diverse perspectives. These posts can be found on the ISA Student Blog, and interested students should email diversity@studiesabroad.com for more information.

Funding

All students should have the opportunity to study abroad. To help make this a reality, ISA offers a variety of scholarships to help cover your study abroad costs. To learn more about our scholarship opportunities, check out our scholarships & grants page!

If you receive financial aid from your home university, you can likely use those funds for study abroad, as well. Speak with your home university’s financial aid office to learn about your options. Check out steps for using financial aid.

Questions about scholarships and funding? Email us at higheredfinaid@worldstrides.org

Housing

Living in ISA housing will give you the opportunity to experience aspects of the Colombian lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor to Colombia. With an open-mind and flexibility, the experience of living in another culture can be highly rewarding.

We strive to match your housing preferences with our available accommodations, however, housing preference requests cannot be guaranteed.

Homestay

Host families are best if you are seeking full linguistic and cultural immersion during your time abroad. Each host family has been carefully selected by ISA's resident staff in order to best accommodate your needs and to ensure a comfortable living situation. Homestays will provide two meals per day and laundry service once a week. While students typically have their own room, you might share a room with another ISA student of the same gender. 

Student Residence

Residencias are occupied primarily by international students. At the residencia, you will have your own bedroom and bathroom. Residencias do not include meals or laundry service, but you will have access to the shared kitchen and laundry facilities. Basic cookware and cutlery and weekly cleaning of common areas is included. All residencias include WiFi and are just a 20-25 minute bus ride to the university.

Apartment

Apartments are a great housing option if you are seeking a great deal of independence during your time abroad. The apartments are furnished and may be individual or shared rooms. Meals and laundry service are not included. Spots are limited, first come/first served, and placement is not guaranteed. Apartment types/set-up are subject to change based on availability of housing providers in Barranquilla.

Independent Housing

You may elect to secure housing independently. If you select this option, you will receive a discount equal to the housing portion of the program price.

Excursions

THERE’S MORE TO DISCOVER WITH ISA

Cartagena & Islas del Rosario

Stroll down cobblestone streets and admire the well-preserved colonial architecture of Cartagena, the historic walled city and UNESCO World Heritage site once home to Gabriel García Márquez. Enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch on lslas del Rosario and go kayaking or participate in an optional activity such as an ecological walk or snorkeling.

Guajira Peninsula * Optional

Observe striking desert and ocean landscapes, explore Riohacha and experience a "Ranchería Night," including food and songs and dances performed by the indigenous Wayuú people. Spend the night in Cabo de la Vela and marvel at the unparalleled sunset view.

Tayrona National Park & Minca

Hike or ride horseback along a breathtaking coastal trail to reach Cabo San Juan, one of Colombia's most beautiful beaches. Spend the night sleeping in a hammock before visiting the village of Minca, located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, to learn how organic coffee is made at Finca La Victoria and swim at the Marinka waterfalls.

Totumo Mud Volcano

Take a revitalizing mud bath inside of the popular tourist destination el Volcán del Totumo.

Cultural Activities in Barranquilla

The ISA on-site team encourages you to explore the city and culture of Barranquilla. The team facilitates this by offering a robust calendar of events that showcases what makes Barranquilla special.

These activities vary each term, and previous offerings have included cooking, dance and painting classes and museum and zoo visits.

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