DU will resume study abroad in 2024-25 with the offering of a European Business experience in May/June 2025 and rotate other opportunities in future years. Please check back to the website for updates or contact Dr. Wayne Sneath, Vice Provost for Academics at wsneath@davenport.edu
Short-Term Faculty-Led Summer Programs
Programs are typically 3 weeks starting in mid May and ending in early June. Some programs also travel over DU's Spring Break.
European Business & Technology Program
Tentative Dates: Tuesday, June 3-Saturday, June 21, 2025
London & Paris
A three-week, study abroad experience in London and Paris!
Why take this opportunity?
- Gain international exposure in business & technology
- Experience different cultures
- Explore capital cities in England and France
- Visit iconic cultural landmarks
- Gain an international perspective that will remain with you forever
Course Offerings: take up to 6-7 credits:
- BUSN 495: Business Planning Capstone (4 credits)
- COMM 315: Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
- SOSC 301: Globalization and World Diversity (3 credits)
- SABR 781: Study Abroad Experience (3 credits) will be available as an elective in the 30 credit MBA Program
- SABR 381: Study Abroad Experience will substitute for any College of Business or College of Technology 490 internship course
Throughout the program students have support and guidance from Davenport faculty while having ample opportunity for personal exploration and sightseeing. Study Abroad is a huge plus on your resume!
Faculty Directors |
Dr. Todd Pitts 616.554.4716 |
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Dr. Chris Hamstra 616.698.0333 |
Projected program cost: TBD** |
** Pricing may change due to circumstances beyond university control |
PROGRAM COST INCLUDES:
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ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:
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Timeline:
- Student Application Deadline (including references): TBD
- Applicant Decision Deadline: TBD
- First Student Deposit: TBD
- 2nd Student Payment: TBD
- 3rd Student Payment: TBD
- Final Student Payment: TBD
- Pre-Departure Orientation: TBD
- Departure: TBD
- Return: TBD
Contact Faculty Directors or:
Study Abroad Office: Matt Devereaux (mdevereaux1@davenport.edu)
This program will be offered in the Winter 2026 semester. Please check back to the website for updates or contact Dr. Wayne Sneath, Vice Provost for Academics at wsneath@davenport.edu
Nursing Ireland
Winter 2026 Dates: TBD
Program Itinerary includes:
- Visit private and public health care organizations
- Visit Trinity College and Book of Kells
- National Museum of Ireland
- Cliffs of Moher
Course of Study: NURS 427C | Nursing Community Health Clinical
The course of study is available to Davenport Nursing students who will be seniors in the winter semester. Students must have successfully completed 30 college credits, have a GPA of 3.0 and register for the study abroad coursework.
Estimated program cost: $TBD** ** Pricing may change due to circumstances beyond university control. |
PROGRAM COST INCLUDES:
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ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:
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Important Dates & Deadlines:
- Student Application Deadline (including references): TBD
- Applicant Decision Deadline: TBD
- First Student Non-Refundable Deposit ($500): TBD
- Final Student Payment (Remaining Balance): TBD
- Pre-Departure Orientation: TBD
- Departure: TBD
- Return: TBD
Faculty Contacts | |
PROGRAM FACULTY DIRECTORS: |
Debbie Bosworth, Associate Department Chair: COHP (616) 871-6144 Ex.6144 Kim Garza, Associate Department Chair: COHP (517) 367-8250 Ex.8250 |
STUDY ABROAD DIRECTOR
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Dr. Wayne Sneath (616) 871-3968 |