Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

The course title is:

COM 3085 Communicating Social Responsibility( This is a 3 credit hour course)
COM 5420 Communicating Social Responsibility (Grad)

The course content includes: History and Business Context for Austria, Germany and The Czech Republic; World Trade and Globalization; Culture and Business; Effective Virtual Teams; Business in the European Union; Brand Positioning in Europe; European Distribution Channels; The Essentials of Doing Business Globally. The course will include Seven (7) company visits. The course will also include several tours designed for cultural immersion.

No. Several lecture hours will be provided in a synchronous, online format prior to departure for Europe. Specific dates and time to be determined and announced.

The Hungary / Czech Republic Short-term Global Experience Program is offered for Summer (On-campus and Online). The course runs from May through June, 2027. The actual time in Europe will begin May 23rd and conclude on June 1. The course includes online lectures prior to travel and seminars in country. Student final presentation will occur in Prague.

Financial aid packages are available for the summer session. Please contact the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Financial Aid office for information on eligibility. There may be limits to financial aid for the study abroad program. The student should allow adequate time to verify eligibility with the Financial Aid office. The Financial Aid office can be reached at 321-674-8070.

The expenses not covered in the program costs include but are not limited to:

• Airfare to and from Europe
• Transportation to and from airports
• Meals which occur during your "free time"
• Souvenirs
• Tips and incidentals

The total expenses for the Global Experience program are estimated to be:

• $5,500 for the program cost
• $700 - $1400 airfare (try to book early for lower cost)
• $500 for meals and incidentals
• Emergency funds (amount to be determined by the student)

For MBA students, this course will serve as a replacement for BUS 5470 or as an elective in your specific program.  For Healthcare and International Business MBA students the course will count for a business elective or potentially a core course (for the International Business concentration), whether BUS 5470 has been taken or not. We also make course substitutions in specific cases where students have few remaining electives. If this is your situation, please contact me directly and I will work with you and your adviser to make arrangement.

For an undergraduate curriculum this class is BUS 4805 Global Business Experience -  which can be used as an elective in your business program. 

For undergraduate students, except International Business (IB) majors, this course will also serve as an elective. For IB majors this course will count for the International Trade course listed on the IB curriculum flowchart. If your are an I.B. major and you have already taken International Trade, we will work with you to find an acceptable course substitution.

Yes. This is our 15th year offering the COB Global Experience program. Over the past 14 offerings of the program, undergraduate and graduate students from the main campus, the online programs, and the Department of Extended Studies participated in the program. This is our first ever tour of northern Europe and we are very excited to be bring this opportunity to you!

Yes. In 2024,  more than 60 students applied, with 26 eventually participating in the program. The higher the GPA and the greater the number of credit hours earned, are the factors considered when determining the roster. If a student has fewer than 60 hours as an undergraduate, a petition to participate must be completed and submitted to Dr. Bryant. The 2026 trip is limited to 18-22 students (depending on visitors and faculty traveling).

The initial deposit of $1,500 is required upon acceptance into the course and no later than January 1, 2027. The deposit fee is non-refundable. Following the initial $1,500 deposit, the remaining balance is due in no more than three installments. 

Any travel vouchers and Extended Study Scholarships will be deducted from the final installment.

Please note: Financial aid during the summer term is typically disbursed in early May. Consequently, students receiving financial aid may be responsible for total payment including the deposit and two installment payments prior to financial aid disbursement. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ will not provide any coverage of the $5,500 cost for which the student anticipates financial aid coverage.

The expenses covered include:

• Full Tuition (3 Credit Hours or 6 Credit Hours)
• Reading materials
• Ten nights of lodging in four-star accommodations (double occupancy)
• Breakfast each day
• Insurance (medical, evacuation and repatriation coverage)
• 4-6 cultural events
• Tickets to cultural events
• Merch for the trip
• Local transportation
• Company visits (7-8 Visits to Multinational firms - this means active engagement!!!!)
• Tickets to cultural excursions

May 23rd - June 1, 2027

The Global Experience students will stay in a 4 star hotel in various cities!

Lectures will be provided by both Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ faculty and our partner university. Approximately 8–10 lecture hours, most of it covering International business and marketing curriculum, will be provided in a traditional lecture format by faculty from our partner universities. Our partner universities will be our hosts organizing tours and providing usage of campus facilities and cafeteria. All other course content, whether online or in a traditional lecture format in Europe, will be provided by Dr. Charles Bryant, Associate Professor, Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.