Location

Galway, Ireland

Program Description

This program provides an extraordinary combination of studying two College of Business Computer Information systems (CIS) courses in Europe while experiencing European business, culture, and history. The two CIS classes are Database Design and Applications and International Consulting. However, learning will go beyond a traditional JMU classroom, since you may have guest lectures on the local culture, language, history, technology, and you will be living and traveling in Europe.

The final deliverable for the summer will be an integrated course group project that will include a student’s newly acquired consulting and database skills. Collaboration with an international perspective will be necessary for a group to be successful.

Students that successfully complete this summer program will meet the requirements of CIS 330 and CIS 498 toward a CIS major or minor.

Class field trips may include sites and businesses in various locations in Europe. Last summer we worked with KPMG and Deloitte. There will be some free time for students to explore Europe outside of class activities. The combination of studying, living, and traveling from a European location will make this an experience that you will not forget from an academic, business, and personal perspective.

Past participants of this study abroad program and other JMU Alumni have found various ways to support future CIS Study Abroad programs. Their contributions have helped to create a needs-based scholarship opportunity.

Location Description

This CIS study abroad program is planned to occur in Galway, Ireland.

There will be one or two free weekends for you to travel on your own. Although this program was in other cities in the past, students in this program have visited places such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Paris, Venice, Prague, and Munich. The Scandinavian countries are an option as well.

Director

Carey Cole | colecb@jmu.edu | CIS & BSAN

Accommodations

Housing accommodations will be provided as part of the program fee.

Students will be provided with a stipend for their meals. In addition, some group meals will be provided.

Additional Items to Consider

Students MUST bring a laptop computer to Europe for their coursework.

Many of our field trips will require walking and may involve hiking in a city or outside of a city.

The two courses will require you to complete some work after the abroad portion of the program ends.

COVID-19 Location Information:

Each country has different requirements upon entry with regard to COVID-19. Please check this website for the most up-to-date information on what is required for the country (or countries) that are part of this program. Please note that this changes often, so we encourage you to check back frequently.

Covid vacinations and proof are required. 

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.7 

CIS majors and minors

Prerequisites:

Completed CIS 221 with a "C" or better. A grade of a "B" or better is preferred.

CIS Majors: COB300 acceptance or completion by no later than the beginning of spring 2023.
CIS Minors (Business majors): COB300 acceptance or completion by no later than the beginning of spring 2023 and acceptance into the minor by no later than the beginning of spring 2022.
CIS Minors (Non-Business majors): Acceptance into the minor by no later than the beginning of spring 2023.

Junior or senior standing