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

2023 Deere & Company Global Scholars Program

Open to current freshmen and sophomore business or engineering majors interested in studying at the University of Nicosia in Nicosia, Cyprus.
The program is scheduled for either June 19-17, as a summer business program, or June 19-July 30, as a summer engineering program.
Students enroll in two three-hour credit courses and participate in a "Cultural Intelligence" workshop series.
Qualified students can receive scholarships of up to $7,500 to participate.
Completion of the scholarship application, a 500-word essay, resume and transcript are due December 16, 2022.
Go here to apply and for more information.

(Please note: The study abroad programs listed here are only available to students currently enrolled in Deese COBE or the College of Engineering.)

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

Group around map of the D-Day Orientation table (map).

Students survey the D-Day Invasion Orientation Table.

Group in the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

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.