Panama

Global Supply Chain Operations

May 16-29, 2021

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. 

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Prerequisites: SCM 311 or 309
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 15-31, 2021

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. 

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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

Australia

Marketing and International Business

May 17-31, 2021

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. 

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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 10-24, 2021

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. 

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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 (Mini-Term)

International Business

May 15-28, 2021

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. 

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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 16-June 1, 2021

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. 

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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 16-31, 2021

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. 

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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

May 14th - 21st, 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.

2021 Application coming soon!

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

Postponed for the 2020 / 2021 Academic Year

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.

2021 Application coming soon!

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

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Germany (Summer I)

Economics & International Business

Dates: June 3 – July 3 , 2021

Students apply economic concepts to what they learn first-hand about German business and culture. As the third largest exporter in the world and the largest national economy in Europe, Germany serves as the lab in which to study a compelling and dynamic economy. Students are based in Freiburg, nestled next to France and Switzerland. In addition to coursework in economics and international business, students participate in excursions including a day trip to Strasbourg, Zurich, and Stuttgart.

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​​​​​Prerequisites: ECON 201, 211, or 213
Courses: 6 credit hours, International Business or 3 credit hours, Economics, and 3 credit hours, BUAD 400: International Business / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leaders: Georg Schaur, gschaur@utk.edu / Scott Gilpatric, sgilpat@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu