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Wine Business in South America

Type of Opportunity: Faculty-Led
Date Posted: September 10, 2025
Deadline: February 5, 2025
Current Opportunity: Yes

Term: Summer 2026     Location: Uruguay, Argentina, Chile      Course: BUS 396W/597W

Explore the world of wine while traveling through South America’s most renowned wine regions on this 14-day faculty-led study abroad program. Students will visit vineyards, wineries, and olive oil producers in Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile, including Canelones, Mendoza, and the Maipo Valley, while gaining hands-on exposure to the business of wine. The course examines global wine trends, international partnerships, and the regional factors that shape the industry, with opportunities to participate in tastings, guided tours, and company visits. Along the way, students will experience the culture, cuisine, and beauty of three vibrant countries at the 30th parallel south.

Estimated Costs:

Tuition and fees: $1,610
Ground expenses: $4,000
Estimated flight: $1,300
Additional meals and personal expenses: $700 (estimated)
Total program cost: $7,610

Ground expenses include:

  • Housing throughout the program
  • Transportation throughout the program, including between different cities
  • Wine tastings and other program inclusions (please note, participants must be 21 to drink alcohol on this program)
  • Any required on-site fees
  • 15 meals (8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners)

What is not included: Flight to Montevideo, Uruguay, and return flight from Santiago, Chile, additional meals not included in the program, and personal expenses.

Please note - all prices are estimates and are subject to change. Students will be provided with more accurate fee information once we know how many students are participating. The more students who participate, the lower the cost will be.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: February 5, 2026
Deposit Due: February 20, 2026 (approx. $705)
Second Program Fee Deadline: March 12, 2026 (approx. $1,700)
Final Program Fee Due: April 10, 2026 (approx. ($1,700)
Tuition and Fees Due: May 2026

Program Starts: June 2, 2026
Program Ends: June 13, 2026

Please note that all dates and fees are subject to change.

Applications for Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Programs will open after September 15.