The conference will be held at the Wyndham Herradura Hotel and Conference Center in San Jose, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America and was recently identified in an international study as the happiest place on earth. Costa Rica is a world renowned cultural and environmental destination with tremendous diversity. It has an active volcano, beautiful mountain ranges, world class beaches, abundant rainforest, and many other attractions. Many of these attractions are a day trip from the conference hotel. The conference provides an excellent venue for you to present your research and receive quality feedback. The conference welcomes papers from academics, including professors and students, and industry practitioners. Theoretical, applied and, empirical papers, as well as case studies in all areas of finance, marketing, management, accounting, MIS, public administration, economics, business law, business education, agribusiness, health care a