Costa Rica

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Application Deadline
Priority – September 10
Final – September 10

Haslam Abroad

Engage the World. Experience Learning.

Study abroad provides students the opportunity to live, learn, and even work abroad in a variety of ways, and Haslam can help you find the right program and navigate the process.

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Argentina & Uruguay

International Business

January 8-March 15, 2020 (Spring 1, course dates)
March 15-21, 2020 (In-country)

This course prepares future managers for the challenges of competing in the global marketplace, in particular conducting business in Latin America. Students will gain tools and knowledge useful for understanding the business and competitive environment as well as the unique managerial challenges of firms operating in the region. Students will be able to recognize both the potential and limitations for international trade and investment in the region and appreciate its distinct business practices.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 1
Final – November 1

Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400; International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Kelly Hewett, khewett@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Panama

Global Supply Chain Operations

May 10-23, 2020

Students will gain an understanding of logistics systems operations and tactics. The course emphasizes front line decision making in: purchasing, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, distribution center operations, and human resources. The decision areas are explored within a global supply chain perspective, including the current impact and future trends connected to the Panama Canal and global trade.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: BUAD 331 or 332 / SCM 311
Courses: SCM 413: Supply Chain Operations (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Alexandre Rodrigues, arodri23@utk.edu / John Bell, bell@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

United Kingdom

Finance & Management

May 9-28, 2020

In this capstone experience, students combine and apply content from prior coursework to the management of complex organizations in a world economy while exploring England’s capital. The course builds on a traditional strategic management foundation. Through lectures, site visits, and experiential learning exercises, students receive an understanding of integrated business decisions as they relate to the performance of organizations.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: BUAD 331 / 332, BUAD 341 / 342, FINC 301

Courses: BUAD 453: Global Strategic Management: Integrating Concepts and Applications (4 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad

Faculty Leader: Anne Smith, asmith51@utk.edu / Shawn Carson, scarson2@utk.edu

Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Ireland

Management

May 7-21, 2020

This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of business management. Students will be exposed to the language, concepts, and theories of modern management thinking and practice and better understand the organizations in which they work. Overall objectives for the course include: exposing students to the basic concepts of business and giving them an opportunity to obtain factual knowledge (terminology, concepts, facts) and fundamental principles about the practice of management and career options in the field of management.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: Demonstrated GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Courses: MGT 202 (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad This course also will fulfill MGT 201 requirement.
Faculty Leader: Eva Cowell, ecowell@utk.edu / Mark Willoughby, mwillou1@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Australia

Marketing and International Business

May 12-30, 2020

This course will introduce students to international/global marketing with a heavy emphasis on the Australasian environment. Students will explore many aspects of marketing management such as international market opportunities, market entry strategies, and the development and implementation of marketing programs. Students will consider marketing challenges, specifically when operating in an overseas environment. Through site visits with local businesses, excursions, and cultural activities, students will learn more about how “The Land Down Under” has become one of the world’s largest economies.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400; International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Dan Flint, dflint@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

South Africa

Nonprofit, Social, and Micro Enterprises

May 11-25, 2020

Students have the opportunity to explore local businesses and nonprofits, while experiencing first-hand how culture and government have contributed to the internationalization of businesses in South Africa. South Africa is one of the most ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse countries on the continent. With the South African constitution recognizing 11 official languages, the country has been affectionately dubbed the “Rainbow Nation” since the fall of Apartheid.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400; International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader:
David Gras, dgras@utk.edu
Tyvi Small, tsmall@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Germany

International Business

May 14-27, 2020

This course provides students with an opportunity to learn first-hand about Germany’s advanced, innovation-driven business environment and unique culture. The course combines classroom learning, site visits, and cultural immersion activities to provide a multi-faceted understanding of German business. Students will observe first-hand the German perspective on manufacturing, supply chain, technological development, and sustainability by engaging with leading German firms, all while considering the cultural and behavioral nuances that lead to successful engagement with German businesses.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400; International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Mike Galbreth, galbreth@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Spain

International Business

May 11-26, 2020

This Barcelona program presents students with a unique and timely opportunity to learn about business practices within Spain and the European Union, while also unpacking the relationship between Catalonia (the state in which Barcelona resides) and the rest of Spain. Through site visits at local and multinational corporations within Barcelona and lectures from local faculty, students will understand how business operates in Spain and about Barcelona’s economic impact on the rest of the country.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400; International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Russel Crook, tcrook@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Hong Kong

International Business

May 11-26, 2020

Students will be introduced to international finance and business in Asia during the Hong Kong program. The course will explore the business environment in Hong Kong along political, legal, and economic lines. Specific emphasis will be placed on financial markets, the financial services industry, and real estate markets. Hong Kong serves as the primary business bridge between mainland China (the world’s second largest economy and home to about a quarter of the world’s population) and the rest of the globe, and as such presents students with an unparalleled opportunity to explore finance and business.

Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30
Final – February 3

Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400; International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Andy Puckett, pucketta@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Cuba

First-Year Experience

December 11^th – 18^th, 2020

This will be a highly experiential study abroad program in which a small group of first-year UT HCB students will have the opportunity to visit and interact with a variety of businesses and leaders throughout Cuba. With this historic normalization of relations unfolding in real time alongside economic reforms and a rise in cultural and educational exchanges between the two countries, the Haslam College of Business students will explore Cuba’s changing entrepreneurial and international business environment. Students will also dive into Cuba’s rich and diverse culture, including its music, art, and dance.

Application Deadline:
Priority – September 10
Final – September 10

Prerequisites: Must be first-time, first-year Haslam College of Business Student
Course: BUAD 299: Special Topics (1 hr.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Dr. Sara Easler, seasler@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Costa Rica

First-Year Experience

December 11^th – 18^th, 2020

This will be a highly experiential study abroad program in which a small group of first-year UT HCB students will have the opportunity to visit and interact with a variety of businesses and leaders throughout Costa Rica, where tourism, technology, and agriculture are key economic drivers. Through site visits, lectures, group discussions, and cultural activities, students will learn about contemporary business, government, and economic development issues in Costa Rica while also exploring the “Pura Vida” culture, history, food, and natural environment of this beautiful Central American country. Students will receive an introduction to business in Central America, and learn about the role of sustainable development from both a business and environmental standpoint.

Application Deadline:
Priority – September 10
Final – September 10

Prerequisites: Must be first-time, first-year Haslam College of Business Student
Course: BUAD 299: Special Topics (1 hr.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Dr. Sara Easler, seasler@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu

Semester-Length Programs

Semester-length programs are among the most immersive type of study abroad experience. For an entire Fall or Spring semester, students can choose to study abroad with an affiliate, exchange, or direct enroll program. Courses taken abroad can be transferred back into a students’ UT degree. It is important for business students to schedule a study abroad advising appointment with an IPSA staff member to find the program and coursework that best meets their degree needs.

Deadlines

Spring Semester Deadlines: Mid-late October
Summer Deadlines: Early-to-mid March
Fall Semester Deadlines: Mid-late March

Each program will have its own unique application deadline. Please check programsabroad.utk.edu to find specific dates.

Students studying abroad for a semester are required to submit a Request for Transfer Credit Form as part of their pre-departure application. Forms, with course syllabi, can be submitted to the Center for Student Engagement & Success for review and approval.

Semester Request for Transfer Credit Form Deadlines
December 1: Spring Semester
April 30: Summer Term
June 1: Fall Semester

Pre-approved Coursework

This is not an exhaustive list of coursework. Transfer credit is subject to change and must be reviewed on an individual basis

What you need to know!

Financial considerations play a key role in the decision to study abroad. We want to help students achieve their ideal experiences and understand finding the right mix of location, programming and cost is essential.

Getting Started Financial Aid & Scholarships

Haslam Stories from Abroad

Over 1 in 4 Haslam graduates will graduate from UT with an international experience. Hear from some of our students and more about their experiences abroad!

International Internships

Business students also have the opportunity to intern abroad. Through internship programs, students can gain practical work experience while also adding depth to their professional development through academic coursework. Students can earn 3-6 credit hours towards their degree through a variety of internship locations and placements.

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What you need to know!

Haslam Stories from Abroad

International Internships