Initial Report for tentative student exchange Sub-agreement between San Diego State University, Imperial Valley (SDSU-IVC), and the Universidád Católica de Córdoba (UCC).

I. Items discussed and tentatively agreed upon thus far:

A. Nature of Student Exchange Program: The program would fall under a sub-agreement added to the agreement of cooperation entered into by SDSU-IVC and UCC in 1999. This sub-agreement would thus represent the first actual cooperative effort between said institutions.

B. Nature of sub-agreement: This sub-agreement would apply solely to the exchange of SDSU-IVC graduate students interested in acquiring the Master’s in Business Administration offered by the I.C.D.A. and UCC., and UCC students interested in acquiring the Master’s of Science, Business Administration/ International Business offered by SDSU-IVC.

C. Subsequent sub-agreements: Subsequent sub-agreements for graduate and undergraduate, degree-seeking students in all majors offered by SDSU-IVC and UCC will be considered. The nature of these sub-agreements will be discussed at a future date; specifically, the question of establishing separate sub-agreements for each major, or one sub-agreement to cover all majors. Martin Sola believes it would be best to establish separate sub-agreements for each major as allowed in theory by article five of the cooperative agreement entered into by SDSU-IVC and UCC in 1999.

D. Nature of Programs: Master’s in Business Administration, UCC/ICDA:

1. MBA: The MBA program offered to SDSU-IVC students would consist of a one academic year program running for ten months. During this period, SDSU-IVC students would complete all course work and Master’s Thesis required for the MBA. Courses would run Monday through Thursday, from 6 to 10 p.m. In addition, students would be required to attend courses two weekends out of every month. These courses would be held on Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

2. Start of Program: UCC functions on a semester system, the first running from February to July, and the second from August to December. SDSU-IVC students would be able to start the MBA program at ICDA in the month of July, but it is preferred that they begin during August or February.

3. Tuition: At present, tuition for the MBA program at UCC is set at $440.00/month. Funds would cover tuition, books, and an Internet account for each student. Mr. Sola stated that this fee would be re-negotiated for SDSU-IVC students, and that a reduction is possible.

4. Housing: UCC cannot offer housing to SDSU-IVC students, but would help them locate room and board within the community.

5. Financial Aid: UCC does not offer financial aid to foreign exchange students, although Mr. Sola stated that students might be allowed to seek part time employment to help cover costs.

E. Nature of Programs: Master’s of Science, Business Administration/ International Business, SDSU-IVC:

1. MSBA: UCC students seeking admissions to, and completion of, the MSBA program offered at SDSU-IVC would be expected to fulfill all requirements for the degree as stated in the current university catalogue, including:

a. TOEFL: Minimum score of 570.

b. Course Prerequisites: At least one course in every functional area of business, including statistics, financial and managerial accounting, organizational behavior.

b. Coursework: Emphasizes a global economy: 30 hours (10 courses). Students would attend courses offered at SDSU-IVC.

2. Start of Program: UCC students would be allowed to begin their studies at SDSU-IVC in either the fall or spring semester, but a fall semester start is preferred.

3. Tuition: Although UCC students would not be required to pay Out of State Tuition, they would be pay course registration fees based on current university schedules. As of spring 2001 these fees for graduate courses were set at 0-6 units/$612.00, 6 or more units/$927.00.

4. Additional Fees: UCC students would cover costs of travel, food, books, and a student identification card. In addition, they are required to purchase student health insurance, which runs about $500.00/year.

5. Housing: SDSU-IVC will make housing available to UCC students as of fall 2001, and which will cost about $300.00/month.

6. Financial Aid: SDSU-IVC does not offer financial aid to foreign exchange students.