Study Abroad: Short-Term Faculty Led Programs

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.

Student Eligibility Criteria for Participation in Study Abroad Programs

European Business & Technology Program

Monday, June 2-Friday, June 20, 2025

Make Program Payments Here

Complete an Application Here

Faculty/Staff Student Recommendation Form (each applicant must secure 2 faculty/staff recommendations)

Student Eligibility Criteria for Participation in Study Abroad

Watch a preview video from the European Business Program Faculty Directors

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Dublin, London, & Paris

A three-week, study abroad experience in Dublin, London and Paris!

Why take this opportunity?

Gain international exposure in business & technology
Experience different cultures
Explore cities in Ireland, England and France
Visit iconic cultural landmarks
Gain an international perspective that will remain with you forever

Course Offerings: take up to 6 credits:

College of Business majors substitute SABR381 for these internship requirements:

ACCT490, FINC490, HRMG 490, LEGL490, MGMT490, MKTG490, SPMG290 OR SPMG390
BUSN 495: Business Planning Capstone
LEGL 710 - Ethical and Legal Framework for 21st Century Business (MBA Program only)

College of Technology majors substitute SABR381 for these internship requirements:

CISP490, CSCI490, IAAS490, NETW490, TECH490 OR
For the SOSC301: Global Diversity requirement in COT degree plans

Elective Credit:

SABR381: Study Abroad Experience as an open elective
SABR 781: Study Abroad Experience substitute for the 30 credit MBA program elective

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!

Dr. Todd Pitts

616.554.4716

tpitts@davenport.edu

Faculty Directors

Dr. Chris Hamstra

616.554.5291

chamstra@davenport.edu

Dr. Misty Davis

616.871.3983

mdavis125@davenport.edu

Projected program cost: $6995**	** Pricing may change due to circumstances beyond university control
PROGRAM COST INCLUDES: Roundtrip Airfare Room & Breakfast Train-London to Paris All Business Visits and Excursions Health insurance while abroad	ADDITIONAL EXPENSES: Textbooks Registration Fee Additional Airline Baggage Fee Passport charges DU Standard Tuition Lunches and dinners Personal Spending *(approx. $800)*

Projected program cost: $6995**

** Pricing may change due to circumstances beyond university control

PROGRAM COST INCLUDES:

Roundtrip Airfare
Room & Breakfast
Train-London to Paris
All Business Visits and Excursions
Health insurance while abroad

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

Textbooks
Registration Fee
Additional Airline Baggage Fee
Passport charges
DU Standard Tuition
Lunches and dinners
Personal Spending (approx. $800)

Timeline:

Student Application Deadline (including references): Friday, October 25, 2024 (Extended Deadline)
Applicant Decision Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024
First Student Deposit: Friday, November 15, 2024 ($1000)
2nd Student Payment: Friday, January 10, 2025 ($2500)
3rd Student Payment: Friday, February 21, 2025 ($2000)
Final Student Payment: Friday, March 21, 2025 ($1495)
Pre-Departure Orientation: TBD
Departure: Monday, June 2, 2025
Return: Friday, June 20, 2025

Contact Faculty Directors or:

Study Abroad Office: Matt Devereaux (mdevereaux1@davenport.edu)

Nursing Ireland Study Abroad Program

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:

Round-trip airfare
All scheduled excursions
Local cultural tours
Hotel lodging
Breakfast and dinner
Ground transportation for tours
Health insurance while abroad

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

Tuition and related course fees
Visa
Passport
Personal expenses (lunch, shopping and entertainment) est. $700

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 dbosworth3@davenport.edu (616) 871-6144 Ex.6144 Kim Garza, Associate Department Chair: COHP Kim.Garza@davenport.edu (517) 367-8250 Ex.8250
STUDY ABROAD DIRECTOR	Dr. Wayne Sneath wayne.sneath@davenport.edu (616) 871-3968

Faculty Contacts

PROGRAM FACULTY DIRECTORS:

Portrait of Debbie Bosworth