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

Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Olivia Davis
• London, United Kingdom, Europe

Academic Credit 

• ACC 200: Introduction to Accounting for Decision Makers
• MKT 300: Marketing Management

Program Highlights

• Experience real-world applications of accounting and marketing 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.

Faculty & Location 

• Katherine Hale
• Leeds, United Kingdom, Europe

Academic Credit 

• AN 300: Introduction to Business Analytics

Program Highlights

• 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.
• Explore global data analytics and intercultural business communication in England’s third largest city during spring break.

Faculty & Location 

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

Academic Credit 

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

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!

Faculty & Location 

• Daniel Sheehan
• Ireland and Northern Ireland, Europe

Academic Credit 

• 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.

Faculty & Location 

• Rebecca Oliphant
• Innsbruck, Austria, Europe

Academic 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 secrets of the 5,000 year old man from Balzano.
• Program day trips to: Munich, Germany; Appenzell, Switzerland; Balzano, Italy; Salzburg, Austria; Chiemsee, Germany 

Faculty & Location 

• Jack Kirn and Wally Ferrier
• Florence, Italy, Europe

Academic Credit 

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

Program Highlights

• Class is designed to have morning lectures that include guest lecturers with afternoons and evenings available for students to explore Italy on their own.  Some weekday classes will be day trips to nearby sites, small and large businesses, and finance hubs.
• Overnight excursion to Amalfi Coast: includes guided tour of Pompeii and a Buffalo mozzarella farm
• Multiple day trips for professional and cultural excursions: Modena, Milan, Siena & San Gimignano. Site visits to Lamborghini, Maserati, and Perfetti Van Melle. 

Faculty & Location 

• Hector Martinez
• Peru, South America

Academic Credit 

• MKT/MGT 530: Services Marketing Management

Program Highlights

• Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information

Faculty & Location 

• William "Quint" Tatro
• Italy, Europe

Academic Credit 

• FIN 485: Applies 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. 

Faculty & Location 

• Darshak Patel
• Japan, Asia

Academic Credit 

• ECO 370: The Global Economy

Program Highlights

• Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information