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
Monday, June 2-Friday, June 20, 2025
Complete an Application Here: Extended to October 25, 2024
Faculty/Staff Student Recommendation Form (each applicant must secure 2 faculty/staff recommendations)
Fill out an INTEREST FORM here
Watch a preview video from the European Business Program Faculty Directors
Download the Brochure Here
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!
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Dr. Todd Pitts 616.554.4716 |
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Faculty Directors |
Dr. Chris Hamstra 616.554.5291 |
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Dr. Misty Davis 616.871.3983 |
Projected program cost: $6995** |
** 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): 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)
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
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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 |