Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics
Study Abroad Programs
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics (Deese COBE) is committed to providing opportunities for students to develop their global mindset and cultural intelligence. In addition to classes in which these concepts are taught, the Deese College, in collaboration with the Office of International Affairs, provides several opportunities each year for students to study abroad.
There are multiple types of study abroad programs, including short-term faculty-led, summer, and semester-long programs. Scholarships are available for some study abroad opportunities for students who meet specific criteria.
Study Abroad Funding Resources
- A Guide to Study Abroad Financial Aid & Scholarships: https://study.com/resources/financial-aid-scholarships-studying-abroad#0453
- Fund for Education Abroad: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/
- Benjamin A.Gilman International Scholarship: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/program-overview/
- AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships: https://www.aifsabroad.com/financial-aid/
- CIEE Study Abroad Scholarships: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships-grants
Future Study Abroad Opportunities
2024 Aggie Global Business Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
- Open to current sophomore and junior Business, STEM, and Agriculture majors.
- Faculty-led travel to Brazil will take place in May 2024.
- Students must enroll in two three-hour credit courses and participate in a "Cultural Intelligence" workshop series.
- Qualified students can receive travel scholarships of up to $5000 to participate.
- Completed scholarship applications are due November 17, 2023.
- Click here for more information.
Past Study Abroad Programs
Cyprus 2022
(From left to right front): Adonna McBride, Mya Allen, Chandler James, Caleb Boyce (back): Azaria Van Hook, Tiana Hall, Tiana Guinn, Jaelei pears, Kevin James, Hizikiel Holloman
The city of Unic, Cyprus.
Having fun in the sun is part of learning!
France 2019
Students survey the D-Day Invasion Orientation Table.
Students at Normandy American
Cemetery and Memorial
Group in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Students: A. Boyd, J. Rose, C. Nicholson-Cooper,M. Hawkes, D. Taylor, A. Woodson, S. Smalls, K. Curry, J. Byrd, K. Robinson. Leaders: M. McBride, A. Mehta.
Brazil 2019
Group at the John Deere facility.
South Africa 2018
Student plays with lion cubs at the Lion and Safari Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Students in Cape Town, South Africa on a cultural tour.
China 2018
Group in front of the Great Wall of China in Bejing.
Students in Tiananmen Square.
Greece 2017
Students explore a Roman coliseum.
Students explore ancient Greek ruins.
