Doing Business in Latin America

FEATURED FACULTY:

Dusya Vera. Ph.D.
Professor
Management & Leadership
Bauer College

Leiser Silva, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Graduate and Professional Programs
Associate Professor
Decision and Information Sciences
Bauer College

Olivia Miljanic, Ph.D.
Director
Global Studies
Instructional Assistant Professor
Finance
Bauer College

With 600 million consumers, an economy sized at USD 5.3 trillion, and USD 3.7 trillion in consumer buying power, Latin America is a diverse, vibrant region, with tremendous potential for business.

This program provides business executives with knowledge and skills related to the international business environment and business practices in Latin America. Developed and delivered by a team of three Bauer College faculty with extensive professional, academic, and personal experience in the region, the workshop combines regional trend analysis with in depth study of business opportunities. In an interactive format, participants acquire the skills to develop successful business strategies for Latin American markets and consumers.

BENEFITS TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

• Identify business opportunities in Latin America.
• Understand the environment of business in Latin America with the goal of developing the most effective strategies.
• Learn how to successfully navigate relationships with Latin American governments and labor unions.
• Acquire tools for managing risk and turning risk into opportunity in the Latin American context.
• Identify future growth scenarios in the region.
• Identify critical success factors for Latin American markets.
• Enhance analytical and communication skills.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Executives interested in expanding operations in Latin America
• Business leaders preparing for expatriate assignments in Latin America
• Entrepreneurs interested in investment opportunities in Latin America
• Executives interested in partnerships with Latin American firms

AGENDA