Gatton College of Business & Economics B&E Faculty-Directed Programs

Program Faculty & Location 

• Olivia Davis
• London, United Kingdom, Europe

Program Credit 

• ACC 200: Introduction to Accounting for Decision Makers 

Program Highlights

• Experience real-world applications of accounting principles while immersed in London’s global hub of finance and business. 
• Visit the Bank of England, Lloyds of London and Canary Wharf. 
• Explore the impact of financial information on decision making in government and the arts industries in England.

• Discover the history of England through excursions to Hampton Court Palace, Oxford and other cultural sites. 

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Shane Hadden and Josh Taylor
• Paris, France, Europe

Program Credit 

• FIN 300: Corporation Finance and/or
• CIS 300: Strategic Business and Professional Communication ​​​​​​​

Program Highlights

• Gain International Business Experience: Explore La Défense, Europe's premier business district and the largest in the EU. Visit Paris-based companies and learn from industry experts through site visits and guest lectures.
• Analyze Business Operations at Disneyland Paris: Analyze Disneyland Paris through an automatically embedded micro-internship: case studies and hands-on projects woven into the FIN 300 and CIS 300 curriculum. Spend a day at the resort as a guest and a strategist, focusing on the role corporate sponsors play in the resort’s success.
• Enhance Cross-Cultural Skills: Strengthen intercultural acumen by exploring Paris's culture, history, and landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and more!

• Discover Europe: Enjoy overnight excursions to Normandy and Brussels, Belgium.

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Lynda Sharrett-Field 
• On campus and Leeds, United Kingdom, Europe

Program Credit 

• AN 300: Introduction to Business Analytics 

Program Highlights

• Explore global data analytics and intercultural business communication in England’s third largest city during spring break.
• Day trip to York: Tour the York racetrack and York Minster (cathedral), enjoy a traditional fish and chips meal, and explore one of the best-preserved medieval shopping districts in Europe.
• This special section of AN 300 - Introduction to Business Analytics is being offered through a collaboration between University of Leeds and University of Kentucky.

• Unique cultural exchange experience: You will get to meet your Leeds classmates during the spring break trip to England, and, in turn, Leeds students will visit Kentucky during their spring break in April. Cultural seminars and company site visits will afford numerous networking opportunities.

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Jack Kirn and Dr. Walter Ferrier
• London, United Kingdom, Europe

Program Credit 

• MGT/MKT 530: Services Marketing Management and/or 
• MGT 309: Introduction to International Business 

Program Highlights

• Experience the local cultures that thrive in London to help enhance course topics of marketing, international business, and management in a global location. 
• Explore global companies and meet local professionals to enhance your understanding of globalization and its impacts on economies, politics, and beyond. 

• Discover the global economic hub of London through cultural, business, and leadership perspectives.

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Rebecca Oliphant
• Appenzell, Switzerland; Munich, Germany; Bolzano, Italy; Salzburg, Austria

Program Credit 

• MKT 435: International Marketing

Program Highlights

• Visit companies with centuries-old legacies and modern reinventions, exploring how they stay relevant in today's market landscape. 
• Uncover the secrets behind Swarovski crystal production, Riedl Glass's specialized wine glass offerings, and discover the screts of the 5,000 year old man from Balzano. 

• Explore the cultures of multiple countries and build on your understanding of global marketing strategies. 

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Darshak Patel 
• Zagreb, Porec, Zadar and Split; Croatia, Europe

Program Credit 

• ECO 370: The Global Economy and/or
• ECO 420: Special Topics in Economics

Program Highlights

• Uncover Croatia’s economic and cultural impacts, focusing on key industries like trade, wine, cheese, and truffles production.

• Visit Croatia's historic castles, museums, and iconic landmarks, and enjoy excursions to the Adriatic Sea, Dinaric Alps, and Plitvice Lakes National Park.

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Daniel Sheehan and Alexis Allen
• Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; Dublin, Ireland

Program Credit 

• MKT 300: Marketing Management and/or
• MKT 310: Consumer Behavior

Program Highlights

• Explore a new perspective on consumer behavior in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

• Interact with local retailers and brands to gain insight into new markets and global commerce.

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Program Faculty & Location 

• William "Quint" Tatro
• Florence and Milan, Italy, Europe

Program Credit 

• FIN 485: Applied Invest Analysis & Portfolio Mgmt

Program Highlights

• Enhance your understanding of investment analysis, developing financial models and beyond through hands-on projects. 
• Gain understanding of investments and markets in a global hub of commerce and finance. 

• Explore locations where modern finance began and still influence markets today. 

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Adrian Magendzo, Michael Bowling, and Raven Gibson 
• On campus and San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Program Credit 

• MGT 309: Introduction to International Business and
• MGT 395: Independent Study in Management and 
• MGT 695: Individual Work in Management

Program Highlights

• Experience one of South America’s showcase destinations through a business lens. 
• Explore emerging market economies and strategies for globally focused businesses in Costa Rica and the Latin American region. 

• Learn about the cultural dynamics of this diverse country through visits to natural features, historical sites, and businesses. 

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