MAN4956 Australia: International Leadership in Organizations

This course is aimed at students with interests in leadership and international business. Throughout this course students will gain invaluable insight into organizational leadership by meeting with Australian industry leaders and CEOs. We will visit two iconic cities "down under": Sydney and Melbourne. Through these varied experiences, students will grow to appreciate the impact of Australian culture on these industries and be able to draw comparisons between Australian and American business environments. Students will gain invaluable insight into what leadership is and what exemplary leaders do that makes them successful. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to experience the richness of Australia's cultural landscape and national treasures be they natural (e.g., kangaroos) or man-made (e.g., Sydney Opera House).

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125.

How to Apply

Notice: Details are subject to change throughout the Fall 2019/Spring 2020 semester.

Sydney & Melbourne, Australia

MAN4956/MAR4956 Austria and the Czech Republic: Comparative Management and Marketing: Post Communist v. Capitalist Economies

Travel with veteran study abroad leaders Dr. Paul Fadil and Prof. Doug Titus to cultural and financial centers Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague. This course will offer an overview and comparison of contemporary Czech and Austrian society, focusing comparative management practices in both countries. Dive deep into the culture, geography, history and politics of both the Czech Republic and Austria, with the unique opportunity to study the impact of communism vs. capitalism on culture and business practices. Site visits include business organizations and governmental institutions in and around Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg, which allows you to actively learn about General Management and Marketing practices in both destinations. 

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125.

How to Apply

Notice: Details are subject to change during the Fall 2019 semester. 

Vienna and Salzburg, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic

GEO4956 Chile: Going Green: Sustainable Energy and the Wine Industry

Travel to Chile, one of South America's most prosperous nations, and learn about sustainability in the energy and wine industries. Students will conduct business visits in Florida as well as Chile in order to compare and contrast business practices across these industries. Site visits to vineyards, wind and solar farms, and geothermal plants in Chile will give a unique insight into the future of the agriculture industry and renewable energy. By exploring such topics as water scarcity, mineral processing, intelligent mining systems, and fair-trade practices, students will gain cultural, environmental, and business insight into a key South American country. 

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125.  

How to Apply  

Notice: Details are subject to change throughout the Fall 2019 semester. 

Santiago, Chile

ECO4956 China: Urbanization, Labor Migration, and Social Challenges

*Due to U.S. State Department Travel Advisory, the travel portion of this program has been cancelled. Please email stephanie.worley@unf.edu for more information.* 

Develop a deep appreciation of the social and economic challenges associated with rapid economic growth and urbanization in China through study and experience. Taiwan native and Economics department chair Dr. Albert Loh, along with Psychology professor Dr. Susan Perez leads this journey to understand how the regional imbalance of economic opportunities has incentivized a massive migration of workforce from the rural areas in inland provinces to the coastal urban areas, and its enormous impact on the rural communities. Interview long-time residents in Beijing to learn about the changes in the city and the transition they had to go through during the recent decades, and meet with local college students at Beijing International Studies University to discuss the trade-off between economic advancement, urbanization, and associated problems. Spend a day in the rural township Baihua, and visit to its only elementary school. Meet the school principal and many left-behind children and listen to the challenges they are going through in their lives. And of course, visit the Great Wall of China and the Giant Panda Breeding Center.

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad, download the flyer, or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125.

Notice: All students in this program must submit a valid passport by January 6, the first day of the spring semester.

How to Apply

Notice: Details are subject to change throughout the Fall 2019 semester.

Beijing and Chengdu, China

ECO6997 London + Paris: European Economies in the Era of Brexit

Understand the potential implications of Brexit on the European economy by getting hands-on experience in both England and France. Students will have the opportunity to interact with French and British students and faculty while visiting the Paris Economics School and the London School of Economics. Students will also gain a deeper appreciation for the culture and business practices in both countries through a series of business visits and cultural excursions.

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125.

How to Apply

Notice: Details are subject to change throughout the Fall 2019 semester.

London, England and Paris, France

GEB2956 Mexico: Cultural Exploration, Service Learning, General Business

NOTE: This program has been canceled for 2020 due to low enrollment.  

Consider a Coggin faculty-led program to Peru or Chile instead! 

Begin your overseas adventure by visiting our host, the prestigious Universidad de las Americas Puebla(UDLAP). Attend lectures given by expert professors from UDLAP on the history, geography, politics, and cultural traditions of Mexico, and explore the political and economic relationship between Mexico and the United States. In addition to participating in site visits, such as the Volkswagen plant, a medical clinic, and the ethnobotanical garden, engage with local UDLAP students and participate in social services activities and workshops. Complete your cultural experience when you visit historic downtown Puebla, visit the city of Tonanzintla, and experience the ancient Aztec pyramid of Cholula. For a taste of true Mexican culture, stay with host families (thoroughly vetted by UDLAP professionals) during your time in Puebla.

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125.

Notice: Details are subject to change throughout the Fall 2019 semester.

Program Information: Puebla and Cholula, Mexico

GEB2956 Peru: Economic Development and Service Learning

Experience the business and academic issues facing one of the most interesting and important countries in South America. Visit Lima, Peru’s capital, Cuzco and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, and interact with Peruvian communities and organizations working to foster economic development among the poorest groups in Peru. If you are interested in economic development, international economics, service learning, or doing business with Latin America, this course is for you.  View our gallery and student video from a recent Coggin Peru study abroad group. 

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125. 

How to Apply 

Notice: Details are subject to change throughout the Fall 2018 semester.

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cuzco, Peru"

ECO4956 Turkey: Economics of Emerging Markets

Interested in visiting a unique city while learning about the economics of foreign investment? If so, join us in Istanbul! As an emerging market economy positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey represents a valuable case study and offers many important lessons in economic development and policy making. With its key location bridging West to East, modern infrastructure and well-educated talent pool, the city of Istanbul offers unique opportunities for multinational companies. Students participating in this program will engage with senior executives who will share their experience with working in a volatile but fast-growing economy, and they will discuss the differences between investing in emerging markets versus more developed economies. In addition, Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city with a very long history. Students will take part in cultural visits that capture the Greek, Roman and Ottoman influences - from the glittering gold mosaics of the Hagia Sophia, to the cascading domes of the Blue Mosque, and from the cavernous depths of the Basilica Cistern to the Topkapı Palace's mysterious harem. Take off for Istanbul with UNF Economics professors, Dr. Nilufer Ozdemir (native of Turkey) and Dr. Russell Triplett this spring!

To learn even more about this exciting city, visit Dr. Ozdemir's blog! UNF Goes to Istanbul

For more information, email Coggin Study Abroad or visit us in Honors Hall (10), Suite 2125.

How to Apply

Notice: Details are subject to change during the Fall 2019 semester.

Turkey

Faculty-Led Application Process

We are so glad you plan to study abroad with Coggin! Our aim is to help make your study abroad experience as smooth as possible so you can focus on academics and experiential learning. If you have questions about the application and/or payment process, contact us at any time.

The application deadline for Spring 2020 faculty-led programs is Friday, December 6, 2019.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2020 faculty-led program to Australia!

How to Apply

1. Review the Faculty-Led Study Abroad Policies.
2. Download and complete the Waiver and Release Agreement from the International Center website. Save a scanned copy to upload later.
3. Download your program's Credits Form below.
4. Meet with your academic advisor to complete the Credits Form. Save a scanned copy to upload later.
5. Log in to myWings and complete the Faculty Led Study Abroad Application (Click the "Student Records" tile > Student Forms > Online Forms, Appeals, and Petitions > Scroll Down to Study Abroad and click Faculty Led Study Abroad Application.)
   • Upload the documents from steps 2 and 3 above.
     • The Credits Form is uploaded under "General Documents"
     • The Waiver and Release Agreement is uploaded under "Waiver and Release Agreement"
     • There is no essay required for admission into these programs.
      
   • If you are applying for more than one faculty-led course: Submit separate applications, one for each course.
    
6. Check your passport: it must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of your study abroad program.
   • Students who have a valid passport:Upload it to your online application when you are prompted to do so after the online application has been submitted and before November 30.
   • Students who do not have a valid passport: Upload a scanned copy of your passport application and payment receipt after the online application has been submitted and before November 30. Plan ahead! Passport processing may take several weeks. You must have your valid passport in hand by January 1.
    

Credits Forms

Select your program below and print out the Credits Form. Complete the form with your academic advisor, and save a scanned copy to upload into your online application.

Faculty-Led Advising Handout

Faculty-Led Payment Process

About the Student Cost

Each faculty-led study abroad has costs associated with the products and services that are part of the program, including student lodging, airfare, business/cultural visits, entry fees, international health insurance, t-shirts, etc. In order to ensure the best rates (and thus the lowest cost for students!) faculty leaders must sometimes pay airfare or hotel deposits up to nine months in advance of travel. However, we try to spread the student payments over two semesters so that the entire program fee is not due at the time of application. This allows students to begin saving and researching other sources of funding prior to making these payments.

Payment Timeline

Once your complete application has been submitted via myWings, and you have completed your interview (if required) and been approved, you are considered a participant in your chosen program. The first study abroad charge of $500 will be posted to your account within a couple of days with a due date of December 6. If payment is not received by the due date, it becomes a financial hold. The second study abroad charge of $1000 will be posted to your account in Mid-January, with a due date of February 7. In late-February, the remainder of your program fee (program cost minus $1500) will be posted to your account with a due date of March 6 for March travel or April 3 for May travel.

First Payment

• $500 charge posted upon acceptance
• Due December 6

Second Payment

• $1000 charge posted in mid-January
• Due February 7

Third Payment

• Remaining balance (program cost minus $1500) charge posted in late February
• Due March 6 for March travel or April 3 for May travel

Both charges above are nonrefundable and may be paid via myWings or at UNF Student Financial Services in Hicks Hall. For additional payment or withdrawal information, refer to the Faculty-Led Study Abroad Policies.