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Overview

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This page is a hub of information related to the MBA study abroad trip to Germany in May 2023.  Watch this page for updates!


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Trip Dates

Start: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
End: Sunday, May 14, 2023

Flights

We will depart and return to Pensacola Regional Airport. All participants will travel as a group on the same roundtrip flights. 

  • If you do not live locally, please make arrangements to be in Pensacola at least 24 hours before departure on May 3th. Exceptions will not be made.

Airline tickets will be purchased by the College of Business using your MBA Study Abroad in Germany | May 3-14, 2023 and Study Abroad Application information. You must have a valid passport by February 17, 2023 for your ticket to be purchasedticket purchases are dependent upon information obtained in your Study Abroad Application and valid passport. Make sure you have both of these items by their deadlines.

Cost

Total cost: $2,000* program fee + $1,369.50 tuition ($3,369.50 total)

  • Program fee includes: airfare, hotel accommodations, local transportation, excursions, cultural activities, mandatory international health insurance fees, welcome reception, and farewell dinner.
  • Program fee does not include: course tuition ($1,369.50); meals (appx $250); personal expenses and incidentals (appx $250, depending on your personal activities and purchases).

*Actual program fee is $3,000. Students can qualify for at least $1,000 in scholarships or travel waivers to bring the cost down to $2,000. More information about these funding opportunities is forthcoming.

Payment Information >>

Eligibility Requirements

MBA students must meet the following requirements:

Course registration is dependent upon the status of your Study Abroad Application and compliance with Study Abroad Health Insurance requirements.


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MBA students and staff in Germany 2019

Ducks crossing road in a park in Germany




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Attendance for all meetings is mandatory.

  • Local students must attend all meetings in-person, unless Dr. Hawkins has given you special permission to join via Zoom.
  • Non-local students in the Online MBA program must attend all meetings via Zoom.
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Submit a Study Abroad Application
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To get started, apply by completing a UWF Faculty-Led Study Abroad Application.  Applications are due by November 10, 2022.

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Attendance for all meetings is mandatory.

  • Local students must attend all meetings in-person, unless Dr. Hawkins has given you special permission to join via Zoom.
  • Non-local students in the Online MBA program must attend all meetings via Zoom.

Make On-Time Payments
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The cost of the trip can be paid in five installment payments. 

Installment deadlines

  • Nov 15, 2022 - $400
  • Dec 18, 2022 - $400
  • Jan 20, 2023 - $400
  • Feb 17, 2023 - $400
  • Mar 17, 2023 - $400*

*Students who have neither applied for, nor been awarded, a scholarship or travel waiver will be required to pay a fifth payment of $1,400 on March 17, 2023.

Payment Portal: Coming soon!


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Scenery image from 2019 MBA Germany Study Abroad trip





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Critical Dates & Deadlines
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(warning) Failure to follow critical dates and deadlines could result in your participation being revoked. 

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Questions?

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MBA students will be under the instruction of Dr. Richard Hawkins. Contact him with questions about how your course (ECP6705) will be structured.

MBA Advisor

For questions about your eligibility and degree plan, contact your MBA Advisor:


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FAQs
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titleI've already taken ECP 6705. May I still attend?

Unfortunately, no.


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No. You will complete about half of the class during the trip. The other half will be completed after.

Covid-19

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As of Oct 5, 2022, there are no Covid-19 travel restrictions for U.S. citizens traveling to and from the United States, Germany, France, or Switzerland. The following exceptions do still apply:

This information is provided as a courtesy. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with Covid-19 travel restrictions.


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Although we feel confident the trip will move ahead ad planned, we can't be 100% certain. We will continue with trip planning and preparation, while regularly monitoring changes caused by Covid-19. You will be notified of any changes that may impact this trip.


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If you make payments and the trip is canceled, you will be refunded.

Financial Aid

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Please direct questions related to using military benefits to the Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC). 


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Please direct questions related to using student loans, scholarships, grants, and any other form of financial aid to your Financial Aid Counselor. 

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Yes. The University of West Florida requires that all UWF students and programs going abroad have Study Abroad Insurance coverage. 

Insurance costs are included in the cost of the trip.

See Getting Insurance for Study Abroad for more information, 

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Yes.  If you do not currently have a passport, we urge you to start the passport application process ASAP.  You will need it well before the trip begins for things like airline tickets and travel insurance.

According to the State Department, current wait times are as follows:

  • Routine processing: 8 to 11 weeks
  • Expedite processing (for an additional $60): 5 to 7 weeks


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A visa is not required for U.S. citizens. 

Traveling to Germany (and lots of other places in Europe)

Check out the attached document for more helpful tips compiled by Sylvia Fischer and Dr. Richard Hawkins.

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