Join the Parker College and Dr. Rand Ressler for a week in Ireland to explore the global business environment! This program is open to all students enrolled in a graduate program of study at Georgia Southern University.
APPLY NOW through the Global PortalApplication for our summer 2025 program coming soon!
About the Program
Courses and Credit Offered
Students must be enrolled in 3 credit hours to participate in this program. Students admitted to this program will earn credit for BUSA 7831 – Business Study Abroad.
Graduate students in most degree programs can use this course as an elective course.
Eligibility
Graduate students must be fully admitted to the institution and be at least 18 years of age by the program departure date. Students must be enrolled in a graduate-level program and hold good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
Space availability is first-come, first-served. A completed application and deposit must be submitted prior to being formally accepted to the program.
Dates of Program
Travel: July 19-27, 2025 (TBC)
Students will enroll for credit during the summer 2025 term and will be required to participate in pre-departure course meetings prior to arrival on-site in Wexford, Ireland.
Students should plan to depart the U.S. on July 19 and arrive to Dublin, Ireland on July 20. They should plan to depart from Dublin no earlier than July 27.
Specific directions pertaining to airfare purchases will be shared with students once they are accepted into the program. Students should not purchase airfare without first speaking to their program directors.
Program Cost: $2,315.00 (TBC)
Includes: All regional and local transportation; lodging for the duration of the program; welcome and farewell dinners; several lunches; tour, cultural, and entrance expenses; guest lectures; site visits to local businesses; insurance coverage; Business Abroad polo shirt.
Additional Costs: Tuition & fees for 3 credit hours of course enrollment, round-trip airfare to Ireland, and additional meals/personal expenses not included in the program cost.
Application and Payment Schedule
Program Application and $500.00 deposit payment: Due April 4, 2025
1st Program Payment of $: TBC
2nd Program Payment of $ and Insurance Payment of $: TBC
Refund Information
Once accepted to the program, all payments are non-refundable.
APPLY NOW through the Global PortalHave questions or need more information?
Please contact:
Danielle L. Smith, Director of Experiential Learning & Student Engagement (daniellesmith@georgiasouthern.edu) or
Dr. Rand Ressler, Associate Dean & Professor of Economics (rressler@georgiasouthern.edu)