Latin America Business

PERU, PANAMA, COSTA RICA, MEXICO

Explore the dynamic business landscape of Latin America, a key region for international commerce as multinationals shift operations from Asia. This study abroad program takes you to North, Central, and South America, where you'll engage with local companies and business leaders. Plus, experience the wonders of Machu Picchu and Chichén Itzá.

Cultural Visits:

Peru: Machu Picchu (UNESCO SITE), Sacsayhuaman (UNESCO SITE)
Panama: Panama Canal, Portobelo
Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park and Beach
Mexico: Chichén Itzá (UNESCO SITE), Uxmal (UNESCO SITE), Ek Balam, swimming in cenotes

Business Visits (possible):

Peru: Precotex SAC (Coach Brand Tier 1 Supplier), Callao Port, the University of Pacific Catholic (student interchange)
Panama: Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal, Nestle - Nestrade headquarters
Costa Rica: US department of Commerce, Edwards Life Science factory
Mexico: Walmart Distribution Center, Porto Progresso

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Courses

Students will register for 6 credit hours from any combination of the coursework below:

MSB 430—Introduction to International Business (3.0 credits)
GSCM 390R—Supply Chain in Latin America (counts as an elective for GSCM majors)
GSCM 201—Introduction to Global Supply Chain (1.5 credits) &
GSCM 211—Supply Chain in International Business (1.5 credits)

This program will fulfill course and international experience requirements for the Global Business Certificate offered by the Marriott School.

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.

Cost

$8,900–9,300

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate tuition (increased cost for graduate and non—Latter-day Saint students), all necessary airfare, lodging, group cultural activities, international health insurance, and some meals.

Does not include personal expenses such as some meals, souvenirs, public transportation, museums, or other attractions not scheduled by the program.

Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).

Scholarships are not applied until the last payment is due.

Preparation

Students must take a preparation course (IAS 201R, 1.0 credit hour), held on a Saturday during the second term of winter semester 2026. Part-time BYU students and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for this class.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.

This particular study abroad program is physically demanding, requiring participants to be in good health and able to swim.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.

Housing

Students will stay in accommodations provided by the program. Housing and one meal daily are included in the program cost.

Travel

Program costs include necessary flights, and will be arranged by the program directors through a BYU Travel agent.

Students may not purchase their own flights. Any deviations from group travel will be paid for by the traveler and must be arranged with the BYU international travel office

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu

Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Priority Application Deadline: 1 November 2025
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025

Space is limited and will fill fast. Priority will be given to those who apply early.

Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.

Faculty

Scott Webb is a professor of Global Supply Chain Management.

678 TNRB
(801) 473-2981
scottwebb@byu.edu

Barry Brewer is an associate professor of Global Supply Chain Management.

269 McDonald Building
(801) 422-6457
bbrewer6@byu.edu

Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu

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Payment Schedule

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