Business Communication in Europe

Each year, Dr. Seth Frei (Management) and Dr. Stephanie Dailey (Communication Studies) lead a program across multiple cities in Europe, focusing on communication in global businesses. Undergraduate students can earn six hours of upper-level business credit or six hours of upper-level communication studies credit. The program includes business site visits, cultural excursions, many meals, and great friendships!

The Program Faculty

Dr. Seth Frei has a background in business communication and has taught at Texas State since 2013. He has experience leading and participating in a number of study abroad programs visiting countries including Portugal, England, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. Dr. Stephanie Dailey has a background in organizational communication and has taught at Texas State since 2014. She participated in a study abroad program in Spain, conducted organizational communication research in Brazil and India, and has led study abroad programs in Portugal, Germany, and Switzerland.

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more, please fill out the information request form and contact Dr. Seth Frei by email if you have any questions. You can also follow us on Instagram to stay in touch!

✯ Note: Program is full.

No longer accepting applications.

Courses Offered

McCoy College of Business undergraduate students will earn 6 credit hours from these two courses:

• MGT 3353 — Business Communication & Professional Development
• MGT 4390V — Professional Skills for the Global Workplace

Communication Studies undergraduate majors will earn 6 credit hours from these two courses:

• COMM 3335 — Communication and Identity in International Work Cultures
• COMM 3324 — Professional Skills for Global Work

Tentative Dates

• Online Assignments: May 28, 2024 – June 14, 2024
• Departure: June 16, 2024
• First Day of Classes Abroad: June 17, 2024
• Last Day of Classes Abroad: July 3, 2024
• Return From Program: July 4, 2024

Expected Cost

$5,800

The program fee includes:

• Application fee ($200)
• Program deposit ($300)
• Tuition (6 hours)
• Lodging and breakfast each morning
• A few lunches and dinners
• Local transportation, inter-city train/flight, and admission for all cultural visits
• Business visits and city walking tours
• International health and emergency insurance

Program fee does not include:

• Flights to / from Europe, personal excursions and expenses, passport application fees, textbooks, or meals

Business Communication in Europe
Program Contact

Dr. Seth Frei
Assistant Dean, Program Assessment and Global Engagement
sethfrei@txstate.edu