ADMS 4971 3.00 – Managing for Sustainability in Costa Rica
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Please note that while this is an LA&PS course, it takes place at York’s in Costa Rica, and as such the program is organized by the Las Nubes team. Students interested in participating in this course will be subject to the Las Nubes application, payment, pre-departure, and in-country rules, deadlines and procedures. Please visit the ADMS 4971 page on the for all relevant course and program information, and contact if you require more information. You should also attend one of the to learn more.Â
This course explores what it means to manage for sustainability through an immersive journey in Costa Rica, a country renowned for its rich ecology and biodiversity. York’s Eco Campus within the Alexander Skutch Biological Corridor provides opportunity to examine sustainability within the embedded context of nature, and better appreciate the environmental foundations – and impacts – of human society and economic activity. Interconnections between place, people, and profits will be observed first-hand through wide-ranging activities including visits to biological reserves, homestays with Costa Rican families, interactive sessions with community leaders and tours of local businesses.
From this situated vantage and using the local economic mainstays of coffee and tourism, we will trace the supply chain through to the global context of sustainability. Against the backdrop of climate change and societal unrest, we will compare and contrast mainstream corporate sustainability efforts and impacts with what we observe in Costa Rica. Our quest will be to understand how organizations might be managed for truly sustainable outcomes. Throughout the course, students will be challenged to reflect on their role as citizens, consumers, and prospective managers, and the implications of sustainability for their lives and future careers.
For more information, students can connect with the Las Nubes team at lasnubes@yorku.ca.
Las Nubes Info Sessions
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | |
| October 20, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | |
| November 13, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. |
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Prerequisites: For BCom students in an Honours program, 78 credits including AP/ADMS 1010 3.00 and AP/ADMS 3660 3.00. For all others, 3rd or 4th year or graduate level standing.
Location: Las Nubes EcoCampus, Santa Elena, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica
Course Dates:
July 25 – August 3, 2026
Course Director:
Course Director: , Associate Professor, School of Administrative Studies.
Enrolment: Min. 20 students, max. 25 students
Program Costs
| Cost | Details | |
| Estimated Program Fee | $1,500 | Included in program fee: all in-country transportation, room and board, as well as park entrance fees that are part of course programs. Accommodations include a mix of homestays with local families, lodges and hotels. |
| Additional Costs | ||
| Flights to/from San José, Costa Rica | $900 | Estimate. Depends on departure location and date of purchase. |
| Guard.me Travel Insurance | $100 | Estimate. Students are required to purchase Guard.me insurance. |
| Spending money | $400 | Variable. All students should budget additional funds for meals, transportation, gifts, personal travel, etc. |
| ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Tuition (Domestic) | $724.59 | Approximate based on for 3.0 credits. Subject to change. |
| ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Tuition (International) | $3,723.84 | Approximate based on for 3.0 credits. Subject to change. |
| Approximate Total Program Costs (subject to change) | ||
| Domestic Students | $3,624.59 | |
| International Students | $6,623.84 | |
Las Nubes ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Abroad Fund
| Name | Description | Eligibility Criteria​ | Amount (CAD) | Application |
| Las Nubes EcoCampus​ | ||||
| Las Nubes ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Abroad Fund (LNSAF)​ | This is a fee subsidy provided to students who participate in the courses offered by Las Nubes at the Las Nubes EcoCampus. | All ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ students participating in the Las Nubes ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Abroad programs are eligible to receive the LNSAF. The amount of LNSAF funding is based on: 1. Financial need (students with financial needs will be given higher consideration) 2. Good academic standing (B+ or higher) 3. Number of courses registered for at Las Nubes 4. External funding or other awards applied for/received |
There are two categories: Category 1: Full one-course subsidy ($1,500 each, 4 per year) Category 2: Offered to support students enrolled in one or more courses [$250 for 1 course; $500 for 2 courses), $750 for 3 courses; $1,000 for 4 courses; $1,250 for 5 courses]​ |
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Hear from our Students!
When I first signed up for ADMS 4971, I was honestly terrified – new country, new people, and so many unknowns. But that fear quickly turned into one of the most euphoric and unforgettable experiences of my life. I built lifelong friendships and special bonds, and Prof. Marcus made the journey so worth it. This course »å¾±»å²Ô’t just teach me about sustainability and business; it changed me and set the bar for the kinds of experiences I want to keep chasing.
— Ridhima Arora, Summer 2025
Learn More
For more information, students can connect with the Las Nubes team at lasnubes@yorku.ca.