Supply Chain Management in The Netherlands and Ireland - May Term
Explore supply chain management with Dell Technologies in two different locations - The Netherlands and Ireland!
Participants will follow the supply chain of a final product backwards through the manufacturing and distribution process in two different European locations. The journey begins in Texas, where participants, led by UT faculty, will visit Dell Technologies corporate offices and the Port of Houston. Once abroad, the group will also visit a port in Rotterdam, Netherlands and finish the experience with Dell supplier and factory visits in Cork and Limerick, Ireland. This hands-on experience provides students with a real-world perspective on supply chain management while earning credit for OM 335 - Operations Management - taught by UT faculty
Quick Info
- Academic Term: May Term
- International Program Dates: May 12 - June 6, 2024
- Note, the program will start in Austin on May 7
- Credits: 3 UT credits
- Eligibility: BBA students w/ min. 2.8 GPA
- Prerequisites: Credit or reg. for STA 301/301H or 309/309H
- Program Code: 350151
*Applications for Summer 2024 are closed
Program Information
About the Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY
This program is open to BBA students with a minimum 2.80 GPA.
Prerequisites: Students must have credit or registration for Statistics 301/301H or 309/309H
Please note, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Canfield Business Honors Program: All Faculty-Led Programs are open to current CBHP students and Faculty-Led Program courses may count for Honors credit. These will count toward the student's maximum limit of 2 non-Honors courses. Contact your CBHP advisor for more information.
Enrolling in a May Term or Summer Term Faculty-Led Program will not negatively impact a student's CBHP application.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
May 7-10: Classes in Austin & Port of Houston Visit
May 11: Travel Day
May 12-June 6: Program takes place in The Netherlands and Ireland (exact schedule TBC). The group will fly together between Rotterdam and Limerick (this is flight included in program fee).
Classes take place Monday-Thursday (usually 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Some afternoon or Friday classes possible. Students are strongly urged to refrain from making weekend travel plans until receipt of finalized schedule. Absence from class will not be permitted.
ACADEMICS
Operations Management - OM 335 - Taught by UT faculty
OM 335 will fulfil the OM 235 BBA degree requirement
Students who have already taken OM 235 (or have satisfied their OM 235 requirement with another OM course) are not eligible to enroll in this program.
FACULTY
Douglas Morrice
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Questions about this program? Contact Aleksandra Wingate.
Fees and Tuition
FEES AND TUITION
2024 Program Fee: $6,900
- Program fees are subject to change
- For information on scholarships and financial aid, please visit our funding page. Please note that the only opportunity to apply for a May Term Program scholarship through BBA International Programs is at the time of program application.
BUDGET
For more information on total estimated cost, including flights, meals, etc., view The Netherlands and Ireland study abroad budget. Budget is tentative and subject to change.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM FEE?
- Housing
- One-way flight from Rotterdam to Limerick (Note: cost of the round-trip international flight is not included in the program fee)
- Weekly cultural excursions
- Welcome and farewell receptions
- Visits to local companies
- 24/7 assistance from on-site staff familiar with language/culture
- Pre-departure sessions
- Re-entry guidance for recruiting
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM FEE?
- UT Tuition - students enrolled in at least 12 hours during the spring semester will not pay any additional UT tuition for their May Term course
- Texas Global Fee ($75)
- Overseas insurance
- Textbooks
- Meals
- Local transportation
- Personal expenses (toiletries, shopping, traveling, etc.)
- Round-trip international flight
- Passport or visa costs (if needed)
Excursions
EXCURSIONS
COMPANY VISITS
Company visits are an important component of the program. They are designed to provide students with a first-hand look at important local industries and business practices.
CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
Cultural excursions provide students with an opportunity to experience the local environment. Weekly outings, including admission fees, are coordinated on behalf of the group. These events are built into the program and participation at each event is mandatory.
Housing and Transportation
HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION
HOUSING
Participants will live together in a student residence.
TRANSPORTATION
Participants will book their round-trip international flight on their own and will arrange their own transportation from the airport to the dorm. We recommend booking a multi-city flight arriving in Rotterdam and departing from Limerick.
Your program coordinator will provide a detailed itinerary - do not make travel plans until you receive the finalized schedule.
Visa and Passport Information
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
PASSPORT
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the study abroad trip. Texas Global Passport Services can process passport applications.
Passports are taking an exceptionally long time to be processed. If you are even considering a study abroad program and you do not have a passport (or your passport will expire within 6 months of the end of your program), you should apply for one now.
U.S. CITIZENS TRAVELING TO THE NETHERLANDS AND IRELAND
U.S. citizens traveling to The Netherlands and Ireland will not require a visa if staying less than 90 days.
OTHER NATIONALITIES TRAVELING TO THE NETHERLANDS AND IRELAND
Depending on your nationality, you may or may not require a visa. Please visit the visit The Netherlands Consular Services and Irish Immigration Services to check requirements for your specific nationality.
It is the student’s responsibility to research specific requirements for their nationality, and to apply for their visa, if necessary. At the student’s request, we will provide additional program-related documentation to support their visa application, such as an official letter, enrollment status at UT, housing and insurance coverage. Students are also encouraged to request formal documentation of student enrollment status from the UT Registrar's Office and are required to notify Texas Global of their travel plans.