Frequently Asked Questions

The course title is:

COM XXYY Global Sustainability (This is a 3 credit hour course)

The course content includes: History and Business Context for Austria, Germany and The Czech Republic; World Trade and Globalization; Culture and Business; Effective Virtual Teams; Business in the European Union; Brand Positioning in Europe; European Distribution Channels; The Essentials of Doing Business Globally. The course will include Seven (7) company visits. The course will also include several tours designed for cultural immersion.

No. Several lecture hours will be provided in a synchronous, online format prior to departure for Europe. Specific dates and time to be determined and announced.

The Austria Short-term Global Experience Program is offered for Summer (On-campus and Online). The course runs from May through July, 2026. The actual time in Europe will begin July 9th and conclude on July 19th. The course includes online lectures prior to travel and seminars in country. Student final presentation will occur in Prague.

Financial aid packages are available for the summer session. Please contact the Florida Tech Financial Aid office for information on eligibility. There may be limits to financial aid for the study abroad program. The student should allow adequate time to verify eligibility with the Financial Aid office. The Financial Aid office can be reached at 321-674-8070.

The expenses not covered in the program costs include but are not limited to:

• Airfare to and from Europe
• Transportation to and from airports
• Meals which occur during your "free time"
• Souvenirs
• Tips and incidentals

The total expenses for the Global Experience program are estimated to be:

• $6,000 for the program cost
• $700 - $1400 airfare (try to book early for lower cost)
• $500 for meals and incidentals
• Emergency funds (amount to be determined by the student)

For MBA students, this course will serve as a replacement for BUS 5470 or as an elective in your specific program.  For Healthcare and International Business MBA students the course will count for a business elective or potentially a core course (for the International Business concentration), whether BUS 5470 has been taken or not. We also make course substitutions in specific cases where students have few remaining electives. If this is your situation, please contact me directly and I will work with you and your adviser to make arrangement.

For an undergraduate curriculum this class is BUS 4805 Global Business Experience -  which can be used as an elective in your business program. 

For undergraduate students, except International Business (IB) majors, this course will also serve as an elective. For IB majors this course will count for the International Trade course listed on the IB curriculum flowchart. If your are an I.B. major and you have already taken International Trade, we will work with you to find an acceptable course substitution.

Yes. This is our 15th year offering the COB Global Experience program. Over the past 14 offerings of the program, undergraduate and graduate students from the main campus, the online programs, and the Department of Extended Studies participated in the program. This is our first ever tour of northern Europe and we are very excited to be bring this opportunity to you!

Yes. In 2024,  more than 60 students applied, with 26 eventually participating in the program. The higher the GPA and the greater the number of credit hours earned, are the factors considered when determining the roster. If a student has fewer than 60 hours as an undergraduate, a petition to participate must be completed and submitted to Dr. Bryant. The 2026 trip is limited to 18-22 students (depending on visitors and faculty traveling).

The initial deposit of $1,500 is required upon acceptance into the course and no later than April 1st, 2026. There is an Early Bird discount of $500 to the first 5 people paid before Feb 9th, 2026. The deposit fee is non-refundable. Following the initial $1,500 deposit, the remaining balance is due in no more than three installments. The first installment is due March 15th, 2026, second installment is due April 1st, 2026 and final installment is due May 1st, 2026.

Any travel vouchers and Extended Study Scholarships will be deducted from the final installment.

Please note: Financial aid during the summer term is typically disbursed in early May. Consequently, students receiving financial aid may be responsible for total payment including the deposit and two installment payments prior to financial aid disbursement. Florida Tech will not provide any coverage of the $6,000 cost for which the student anticipates financial aid coverage.

The expenses covered include:

• Full Tuition (3 Credit Hours or 6 Credit Hours)
• Reading materials
• Ten nights of lodging in four-star accommodations (double occupancy)
• Breakfast each day
• Insurance (medical, evacuation and repatriation coverage)
• 4-6 cultural events
• Tickets to cultural events
• Merch for the trip
• Local transportation
• Company visits (7-8 Visits to Multinational firms - this means active engagement!!!!)
• Tickets to cultural excursions

July 9-19, 2026

The Global Experience students will stay in a 4 start hotel in various cities!

Lectures will be provided by both Florida Tech faculty and our partner university (FH upper Austria). Approximately 8–10 lecture hours, most of it covering International business and marketing curriculum, will be provided in a traditional lecture format by faculty from our partner universities. Our partner universities will be our hosts in Austria organizing tours and providing usage of campus facilities and cafeteria. All other course content, whether online or in a traditional lecture format in Europe, will be provided by Dr. Charles Bryant, Associate Professor, Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, Florida Tech.

The total tuition and program cost per student is $4,800. Please note, the tuition and program costs do not include international airfare. The amount is a fixed fee. The total amount is due before the beginning of the Summer A or Summer 1 semester. Early registration discount available for first seven students (see payment schedule below for more details).

The initial deposit of $800 is required upon acceptance into the course and no later than February 15th, 2024. The deposit fee is non-refundable. Following the initial $800 deposit, the remaining balance is due in no more than three installments. The first installment of $1500 is due March 1, 2024, $1500 second installment is due April 1, 2024 and final installment of $1000 is due May 1, 2024.

Any travel vouchers and Extended Study Scholarships will be deducted from the final installment.

Please note: Financial aid during the summer term is typically disbursed in early May. Consequently, students receiving financial aid will be responsible for total payment including the deposit and two installment payments prior to financial aid disbursement. Florida Tech will not provide any coverage of the $4,800 cost for which the student anticipates financial aid coverage.

The expenses covered for the $4,800 payment include:

• Full Tuition (3 Credit Hours)
• Reading materials
• Ten nights of lodging in four-star accommodations (double occupancy)
• Breakfast each day
• Insurance (medical, evacuation and repatriation coverage)
• Metro pass as needed
• 4 cultural events
• Food:
  • Six dinners
  • Six lunches
  • 13 Breakfasts
• Museum entrance tickets as needed
• Study-abroad golf shirt
• Local transportation
• Company visits
• Tickets to cultural excursions

The Spain component of the study abroad course is June 2 through June 15, 2024. Students will typically depart for Europe on June 1, 2024 and most flight arrivals from the U.S. occur in the morning hours in Spain. Departure flights from Europe would typically occur the morning and arrive back in the USA on the same evening. Of course students may book any flight that works best for the individual schedule.

The hotels for the study abroad will be selected during the spring semester 2024. In the past, our accommodations have included the Hotel Tryp Ambassador, Emperador Hotel, and other similar hotels near the Opera Metro stop in Madrid. We will also have comparable accommodations (yet to be determined) in other cities in Spain.

Lectures will be provided by both Florida Tech faculty and our partner university (ESIC University) in Spain. Approximately 8–10 lecture hours, most of it covering International business and marketing curriculum, will be provided in a traditional lecture format by faculty from our partner universities. Our partner universities will be our hosts in Spain organizing tours and providing usage of campus facilities and cafeteria. All other course content, whether online or in a traditional lecture format in Europe, will be provided by Dr. Charles Bryant, Associate Professor, Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, Florida Tech.