Argentina & Uruguay | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

This Global Immersion Elective examines business in emerging markets, with particular attention to the political and macroeconomic uncertainty associated with economic development. How can a company plan in an economy where annual inflation has exceeded 200 percent? What happens when a new government attempts to overturn decades of economic policy? And how can a country with less than one-third the population of North Carolina build industries that compete globally?

The program explores these questions through two neighboring cities on opposite sides of the Río de la Plata. Comparing Argentina and Uruguay reveals how trade and industrial policy, political institutions, and social forces shape business opportunities. It also allows us to examine the possibilities and limits of regional development and global integration.

In Buenos Aires, you will take part in company visits and cultural activities alongside Argentine peers, gaining insight into the perspectives and lived experiences of local porteños. Throughout the program, you will strengthen your ability to understand different cultural contexts, communicate across cultures, and work effectively in a global environment.

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The program will visit Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay. Students will engage in company visits and cultural activities in both cities.

Dr. Kristin Wilson, Clinical Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, will lead this immersion.

Eligibility

Eligibility:
- Business Major, Business Admin Minor, Real Estate Minor, or Business of Health Minor
GPA Requirement: None
Language Prerequisite: None
Class During Program: None
Language of Instruction: English
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Application Dates

Application Opens: August 3, 2026
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
Application Requirements:
- Watch Global Immersion Electives Logistics Video
- Watch Program-Specific Promotional Video (forthcoming)
- Submit your application on/by the deadline listed above

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Program Information

Program Terms and Dates

Students are required to be available for all of the dates below:

Compulsory in-person classes in Chapel Hill:

Tuesday, February 2, 2027: 5:00pm-8:00pm (Bell Hall 2030)
Tuesday, February 9, 2027: 5:00pm-8:00pm (Bell Hall 2030)
Tuesday, February 16, 2027: 5:00pm-8:00pm (Bell Hall 2030)
Tuesday, February 23, 2027: 5:00pm-8:00pm (Bell Hall 2030)
Tuesday, March 2, 2027: 5:00pm-8:00pm (Bell Hall 2030)
Friday, March 19, 2027: 9:00am-12:00pm (Bell Hall 2040; Wrap-up Class)

In-country travel dates:

Depart RDU (or airport nearest to home) on Friday, March 5, 2027; Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Depart Montevideo, Uruguay on the evening of Saturday, March 13, 2027; Arrive to RDU (or airport nearest to home) on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Please note the arrival and return flights are from different locations. When looking at flights, book a multiple-location trip or 2 independent flights.

Application Requirements

You must be admitted to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Program as a business major or minor to apply for this program. Future Business Admits, non-business majors and minors, and non-UNC students are not eligible. Admission status will be verified for all applicants.

The following items are required for application to the program.

Essay (written or video)
Resume
Scholarship
Campus Safety/Honor Code
Attest to have watched:
- Global Immersion Electives Logistics Video
- Program-Specific Promotional Video (forthcoming)

Complete application information and instructions can be found on the Undergraduate Business Global Programs Apply page. Access the application through the Undergraduate Business Programs Application Portal.

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Academics

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

You will be enrolled in a 3.0 credit hour course during Spring semester (Mod 3), earning UNC business elective credit and satisfying the requirements for High Impact.
Selected participants will be expected to actively contribute and engage in the course from the first session through the end of the program. Missing a class for personal reasons is not excused.
Possible assignments could be a combination of:
- Completing a cultural profile
- Journaling about cultural, career, and academic subjects
- Team projects such as podcast broadcasts, storyboarding, infographic creation & presentation, and/or presenting about company visits
- Reading responses.

Housing

Program Cost

We suggest you create your study abroad budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Tuition and Program Fees**	$4300
BCBS Global Solutions Medical Insurance***	$21
Cashier Billed Expenses Subtotal	$4321

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.
**Includes accommodations (including breakfast daily and wireless internet), travel as part of the program, venue rental if required, airport transfers, some lunches, and cultural activities as outlined on the itinerary, gratuities for guides, and study abroad administrative fee ($700).
***BCBS Global Solutions is for medical evacuation and repatriation only. Participants will be required to have an active US medical insurance per UNC policy.

Out of Pocket Estimates****
Other Personal Expenses (Budget extra money for unanticipated expenses, such as any out-of-pocket costs for medical care.)
International Airfare	$1600
Immigration Visa/Residence Permit	$0 (U.S. Citizens)
Passport Application Renewal	$145
International Cellphone Plan*****	$100
Meals Not Provided by Program	$150
Travel Insurance	$100
Local Transportation Not Provided by Program	$50
Hotel Incidentals (ex. Laundry, Phone)	$25
Out of Pocket Estimates Subtotal	$2170

****Out-of-pocket estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.
*****Cost of the plan varies depending on individual cell phone provider. The program expects participants to purchase an international phone plan for emergency purposes. Wifi available at the hotel.

Total Estimated Expenses	$6491

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer to study abroad, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw after accepting an offer must email UBP Global Programs at ubpglobal@kenan-flagler.unc.edu, stating in full the reasons for the late withdrawal. Students who withdraw from UBP Global-administered programs after formally enrolling are responsible for non-recoverable costs to the provider. The cost of withdrawing can be substantial, depending on when the student withdraws, as the on-the-ground provider incurs costs in preparation for the program. Your cashier’s account will be assessed an additional charge to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs have committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal, such costs may include housing, meals, transportation, and faculty or staff compensation.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

The Undergraduate Business Program offers both merit and financial-need-based scholarships to support our students who wish to study abroad.

If you are applying for a Kenan-Flagler Global Programs Scholarship, please note that average merit scholarship amounts for this program range between $500-$1000.
If you are applying for a financial-need scholarship, the specific scholarship amount will be determined by supplemental UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid information.

Study abroad scholarship applications are embedded in the global program application and award amounts will be communicated with program decisions.

Please visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid page to learn more.

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Argentina or Uruguay.

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with the UBP Global Team to learn more about this and other Global Immersion Electives by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

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