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.
Belize
First-Year Experience
January 13 – 30, 2023
This is a highly experiential study abroad program, in which a small group of first-year Haslam College of Business students will have the opportunity to visit and interact with a variety of business and leaders throughout Belize. As the country with the highest per capita income in Central America, Belize’s main drivers of economic activity include tourism, local food exports and crude oil. Even though it touts the highest per capita income, Belize suffers from income inequality, high unemployment and high foreign debt. Haslam students will explore these topics and dive into Belize’s rich and diverse culture through business site visits and excursions.
Application Deadline:
Priority – September 26, 2022
Final –September 26, 2022
Prerequisites: Must be a 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
January 13-30, 2023
This is a highly experiential study abroad program, in which a small group of first-year UT Haslam College of Business 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 Costa Rica’s contemporary business, government, and economic development issues in 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 26, 2022
Final –September 26, 2022
Prerequisites: Must be a 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
Germany (Mini-Session)
International Business
May 21 – 31, 2023
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn firsthand 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 multifaceted understanding of German business. Students will personally German perspectives 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, 2022
Final –February 15, 2023
Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400; International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Note: BUAD 400 can count as an International Business elective or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leader: Mike Galbreth, galbreth@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
Iceland
International Marketing
May 20 – 31, 2023
Students will be introduced to international marketing and business in Reykjavik, Iceland. In the world’s most northern capital, students will explore topics such as the consequences of over-tourism and Iceland’s pathway to geothermal energy, with an emphasis on marketing. Iceland, with its striking landscapes, will serve as a stunning backdrop in which students can apply classroom theory to practice through business site visits and cultural excisions.
Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30, 2022
Final –February 15, 2023
Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400: International Marketing / IB 489: Study Abroad
Note: BUAD 400 can count as an International Marketing elective, an International Business elective or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leaders: Dan Flint, dflint@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad
Latin America
International Business
January 23 – March 10, 2023 (Spring I, course dates)
March 11 – 18, 2023 (In-Country dates)
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. Through this experience, students will learn to recognize both the potential and limitations for international trade and investment in the region and appreciate its distinct business practices.
Application Deadline:
Final –November 01, 2022
Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400: International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
NOTE: BUAD 400 can count as an International Business elective or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leader: Kelly Hewett, khewett@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
Panama
Global Supply Chain Operations
January 8 – 21, 2023
Students will gain an understanding of logistics systems operations and tactics. The course emphasizes frontline 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:
Final –November 01, 2022
Prerequisites: BUAD 311
Courses: SCM 413: Logistics Operations (3 hrs.) or BUAD 400: International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
NOTE: BUAD 400 can count as an International Business elective or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leader: Alexandre Rodrigues, arodri23@utk.edu / John Bell, bell@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
South Africa
Nonprofit, Social, and Micro Enterprises
May 20 – 30, 2023
Students have the opportunity to explore local businesses and nonprofits, while experiencing firsthand 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, 2022
Final –February 15, 2023
Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400: International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
NOTE: BUAD 400 can count as an International Business elective or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leader:
David Gras, dgras@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
Spain
International Business
May 20 – 30, 2023
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 in Barcelona and lectures from local faculty, students will learn how businessesoperate in Spain and about Barcelona’s economic impact on the rest of the country.
Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30, 2022
Final –February 15, 2023
Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400: International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
NOTE: BUAD 400 can count as an International Business elective or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leader:Russell Crook, tcrook@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
United Kingdom
Management
March 20 – May 9, 2023 (Spring II, course dates)
May 20 – 30, 2023 (In-Country dates)
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 gain an understanding of integrated business decisions as they relate to the performance of organizations.
Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30, 2022
Final –February 15, 2023
Prerequisites: BUAD 331 / 332, BUAD 341 / 342, and FINC 301 or FINC 306
Courses: BUAD 453: Global Strategic Management: Integrating Concepts and Applications (4 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
Faculty Leader: Shawn Carson, scarson2@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
Greece
Global Supply Chain
May 20 – 30, 2023
This course focuses on developing tactical plans in support of a firm’s supply chain strategies and highlighting how to integrate these plans into a unified and coordinated supply chain system. Students learn concepts and models important in supply chain planning with emphasis on key financial and operational tradeoffs.
Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30, 2022
Final –February 15, 2023
Prerequisites: BUAD 331
Courses: SCM 422: Supply Chain Planning and Financial Analysis (3 hrs.) or BUAD 400: International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
NOTE: BUAD 400 can count as International Business elective, or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leaders: John Bell, bell@utk.edu / John-Patrick Paraskevas, paraskevas@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
Italy
International Business
May 20 – 30, 2023
This course will explore Italy’s diversified economy through the lens of its prominent food, automotive, fashion and tourism sectors. Students will participate in a unique learning experience that will consider trade, foreign direct investment and competitive dynamics, while fully immersing themselves in a context that is profoundly different from the United States. Students will visit several northern Italian businesses and interact with local managers to gain an intimate understanding of the distinct institutional, political and cultural differences in this beautiful country.
Application Deadline:
Priority – November 30, 2022
Final –February 15, 2023
Prerequisites: MGT 202 or equivalent
Courses: BUAD 400: International Business (3 hrs.) / IB 489: Study Abroad
NOTE: BUAD 400 can count as International Business elective, or Global Citizenship International.
Faculty Leader: Paolo Letizia, pletizia@utk.edu
Contact: International Programs & Study Abroad, haslamabroad@utk.edu
Introducing the new International Business major
The International Business (IB) major equips students with functional skills that enhance their effectiveness as business professionals. The IB major accompanies a second Haslam major and prepares students for international careers in various business fields.
Program Options
Internationalize your business degree by joining one of our program options. The No Passport Program or one of our faculty-directed programs led by Haslam faculty.
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
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!
Students can internationalize their degree through study abroad, one of our virtual international business programs, or through our cultural competency series. Learn more about your options in “Getting Started”
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
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.
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!
Show Your Support for Study Abroad
The Haslam College of Business has a newly created Study Abroad Excellence Fund. If study abroad has changed your life or you are hoping to support future study abroad students, please consider donating to the fund today. 100% of the proceeds will go towards funding Haslam College of Business Study Abroad Scholarships.
