STAY CURIOUS.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MAJOR LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS STUDIES
Latin American Business Studies
(LABS) is a major within Interna-
tional Business (IB). LABS teaches
you how to conduct business in a
rapidly developing market. You
will acquire expertise in language,
culture, history and economics.
YOU
You are an engaged, driven and
enthusiastic student looking for an
innovative academic challenge. You
understand that Latin America has a
vibrant, growing economy and want
to participate in this new challenge.
You will work toward becoming an
LABS graduate with the language skills
and cultural awareness to interact
confidently in a Latin American setting.
THE MAJOR IN LABS
Motivated by the growing importance
of the Latin American economy, Avans
University of Applied Sciences conduct­ed
a feasibility study which proved that
there is demand for this new major.
Latin American Business Studies is linked
to market developments and opens new
career possibilities for future graduates.
You will learn about the specific features
of doing business in Latin America or
with organisations active in the Latin
American business market.
LABS-SPECIFIC SUBJECTS
Latin American Business Studies is an
interdisciplinary major designed to
cover a broad historical, economic,
social, political, cultural, linguistic and
geographical background of the region.
A specific focus will be placed on
bio-based economy and sustainable
production and distribution in multi-
nationals. You will also learn Spanish.
In year 2, you will do a work placement
in a Latin American country or in a
company with ties to Latin America.
In year 3, you will study at a partner
university in Latin America for 6 months
(compulsory).
Students taking the LABS major cannot
participate in any of the IB Double
Degree programmes.

“The chance to combine my fascination for Latin America with business

studies is one of the reasons why I chose to study LABS at Avans University
of Applied Sciences. LABS is a fascinating major where you develop
professional skills and learn about business, the economy and culture in
the booming Latin American countries. Understanding the differences
for doing business in these markets and improv­ing your language skills in
Spanish offer huge possibilities for the near future. In addition, there is the
opportunity to experience more of Latin America during at least one stay
abroad.”

Marko Frentzen, LABS student

POTENTIAL CAREERS Latin American coun­tries, such as

LABS students develop transferable Latin American Relations Professional,
skills that can lead to employment in Hispanic Business Manager or Overseas
business, bio-tech industries, consulting Representative.
firms and educational institutions
depending on individual skills and
experience. Potential jobs can include
businesses located in, or working with,

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