Study Abroad

Sports and the Sport Industry in the UK: Human Performance and the Business of Sport in Global Perspective

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: OCTOBER 30, 2012

January 3 - 18, 2013

Study in the UK with Towson University in January 2013. This program offers students the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the cultural and economic aspects of sport and exercise in global perspective through first hand experience.

The program includes time in London, and Glasgow and features guest lectures from leading sport executives from a variety of sport and performance-related industries. Program highlights include visits to multinational sporting enterprises such as Wembley Stadium, the All England Tennis Club at Wimbledon, St. Andrew's Golf Course, and the London 2012 Summer Olympics facilities and a chance to experience local professional sporting events.

This course is for students interested in exercise science, sport management, economics, international business, popular culture, sport tourism, and global sport sales and sponsorship Attendance at all lectures and site visits is mandatory. Students will be graded on the quality of their participation in the site visits and assignments.

• Program Schedule (subject to change)

Program Director: Dr. Ryan King-White - Towson University Dept. of Kinesiology and Dr. Thomas Rhoads - Towson University Dept. of Economics.

Course: Undergraduate students will earn a total of 6 credits and will enroll in ECON 370: Sports Economics (3 credits) plus choose one of the following courses:

KNES 285: Sport: Cross Cultural Perspective (3 credits)
KNES 470: Selected Topics in Physical Education (3 credits)
KNES 494: Travel Study (3 credits)

Graduate students will enroll in KNES 594 (3 credits) and must complete an extended research paper on a topic of the student's choosing with advice from the instructor. Graduate students may be able to arrange an independent study with the permission of the instructor and the department.

TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.

• Honors College credit

Costs: *$4,395 includes academic credit, housing, health insurance, excursions, welcome and farewell dinners, and a London bus/metro travel pass. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, international airfare (approx. $900), all other meals, and personal expenses.

Note: International airfare is not included in the program cost. Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad Office will identify an optional flight which participants may purchase independently if desired.

*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

• Estimated Costs
• Scholarships

Eligibility: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old. Prerequisites: None.

Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit is required at time of application. Non-TU undergraduate students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application. Non-TU graduate students must also submit an Application for Graduate School.

• Application (PDF)
• Non-Degree Enrollment Application (PDF) (Non-TU undergraduate students only)
• Application for Graduate School (PDF) (Non-TU graduate students only)

Application Deadline: EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 30, 2012. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.

For further information: Contact Dr. Ryan King-White - Dept. of Kinesiology, 410-704-3157 or Dr. Thomas Rhoads - Dept. of Economics, 410-704-2954 or the TU Study Abroad Office.

Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2451

Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu