International Economic Experience - Circular Economy, Ireland - Study Abroad

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International Economic Experience - Circular Economy, Ireland

This course provides students with a unique opportunity to apply circular economy concepts and systems thinking in order to critically evaluate business problems and data to support responsible decision making. You’ll spend ten days abroad collaborating with fellow students and Irish organizations to see first-hand how firms are managing the transition to a circular economy.

Application open! Applications for Summer, May 2025 are open! Apply by February 1, 2025 to participate.

Location

Dublin, Ireland; Kilkenny, Ireland

Term

Summer

Housing

Hotel

Program Highlights

On this 10-day study abroad program, you’ll be able to:

Collaborate with global companies and international organizations in Ireland to explore practical applications of circularity aimed at creating a more sustainable economic growth model. 
Meet industry experts at the Guinness Enterprise Centre, Airfield Estate, the American Chamber of Commerce, IDA Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland.
Visit cultural sites such as Howth Fishing Village, the Book of Kells, Glendalough Monastic City, and Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Program Contact Information

Desiree Dube

Sr. Education Abroad Advisor

Email: ddube1@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-7989

Important Dates & Billing

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2025

You can

Under "Categories" select "Student Travel Deposit: Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship".
Under "Items" select "Faculty-Led: International Economic Experience – Circular Economy in Ireland".
From there, you can add the item to your cart and complete the payment.

Withdrawal Deadline:  February 20, 2025

Program Fee Deadline: The remainder of the program fee will be billed to your �鶹��Ƶ student account. The program fee deadline will be in accordance with the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center's Summer 2025 payment due dates. You should refer to the first Summer 2025 due date.

Program Dates: May 23 - June 1, 2025

Application Process

You will need to complete a �鶹��Ƶ Education Abroad application. These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Guest Application (If applicable)

Are you a student at another university? To apply for a �鶹��Ƶ education abroad program, you will first need to apply for admission to �鶹��Ƶ as a “Guest Student”. Please apply as either an “Undergraduate Guest Student” or as a “Graduate Guest Student”, depending on your course level.

Once you have applied and been accepted as a �鶹��Ƶ student, you will receive an email with your FlashLine login credentials. Activate your account and then proceed to the next step, which is to apply to the Education Abroad program of your interest. You can return to this page and follow the “Apply Now” button to start that application.

You can also refer to the FAQs for Guest Students if you need further help.

3. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your study abroad program application, it will be reviewed by the faculty leader. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. You should hear back from us within one month.

4. Commit to the Program

If you are accepted, you need to log back into your application by going to and clicking LOGIN. Once you see the name of your program, you need to click on it and commit (i.e., accept your offer of admission).

Academics

Course Information

Course Name and CRN: ECON 52189 International Economic Experience: Circular Economy

Credit Hours: 3&�Բ��;

KSU Sponsoring College: Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Course Description: 

This course introduces MBA students to the fundamentals of the circular economy, including terminology, principles, theories, models, and mindsets. The focus will be on learning and implementing the Circular Economy Model (CEM), which is now globally recognized and has the potential to profoundly impact humanity by improving economic well-being while preserving the natural world for current and future generations.

As part of your coursework and study abroad experience, you will identify enterprises and products in which Irish firms have a comparative advantage and explain how the country is transitioning to a circular economy. Through these examples and face-to-face meetings in Dublin and Kilkenny, you will also uncover opportunities for American companies to collaborate with Irish firms.

Program Language of Instruction: English

Faculty Contact Information

Program Contact Name: Dr. Luda Leontieva

Title: Associate Professor

Email: lleontye@kent.edu

Phone: 330-888-6333

Eligibility and Pre-Requisites: 

MBA students
You must schedule an interview with Dr. Leontieva to be considered for this  program.

Tentative Itinerary

Below is a tentative itinerary for this program. Sequence, sites, and departure city are subject to changes in availability and cost.

DAY 1

Depart from Cleveland to Dublin, Ireland.

DAY 2

Meet the group upon arrival at Dublin Airport.
Tour of Howth Fishing Village.
Transfer by private coach to Dublin.
Evening orientation meeting and group dinner.

DAY 3

See The Book of Kells.
Tour of Glendalough Monastic City.
Explore Wicklow Mountains National Park.

DAY 4

Visit the Guinness Enterprise Centre (), Ireland's home for entrepreneurs.

DAY 5

Visit the GEC again.
Tour the sustainable food hub .
Group lunch.

DAY 6

Transfer to Kilkenny

DAY 7

Site visit

DAY 8

Site visit

DAY 9

Site visit
Group dinner

DAY 10

Transfer to Dublin airport for the return flight home.

Location & Transportation

Dublin, Ireland

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, Ireland is a European island divided into two countries:

Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom and uses the pound sterling as its currency, and
the Republic of Ireland, which is part of the European Union and uses the euro.

The official languages are Irish and English. The population of the Republic of Ireland consists of roughly 5 million people, compared to Northern Ireland’s 1.9 million.

Ireland continues to rank as a top performing economy in Europe and one of the fastest growing advanced economies in the world.

Ireland’s highly educated population has been a key driver of economic success (3rd level attainment among ages 30-34 of 55.4% vs EU average 40.3%).
Youngest population in Europe (33% under 25).
Ireland ranks among the top 15 most innovative countries in the world, including 1st for knowledge diffusion.
Ireland ranks highly in specific fields such as: 1st for Immunology, 2nd for Agricultural Sciences, 5th for Neuroscience, 5th for Material Sciences, 9th for Molecular Biology and Genetics, 9th for Microbiology.
Ireland consistently ranks among the top counties in the world in which to do business, supporting FDI growth.
Among the highest life satisfaction in the OECD, Irelands holds 2nd place for the highest quality of life in the world (UN HDI).

Students will spend the majority of this study abroad program in the capital city of Dublin and the surrounding area. We’ll also head south for four days to explore Kilkenny, one of Ireland's most cosmopolitan cities and a hidden gem in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East.

Dublin is one of the six UNESCO cities of literature, and it is the birthplace of the famous author Oscar Wilde. Literature runs all throughout the city and there are plenty of book festivals and world-class libraries. The city is also known for its wonderful museums, gardens, Saint Patrick celebrations, and of course, its world famous Guinness Beer.

Transportation

The program fee covers all instructional costs, transportation to and from Dublin airport, as well as transportation to and from the hotel to all site visits.

The program fee doesn’t cover airfare. You will arrive and depart from Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

It is possible to use your federal financial aid to go on �鶹��Ƶ-approved education abroad programs. You can learn more on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

It is also possible to use most �鶹��Ƶ scholarships for education abroad costs. You can find education abroad scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse.

If you have any questions about using your financial aid and scholarships for study abroad, you can contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

international travel procedures;
in-country resources;
health and safety resources and information;
culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.

Costs and Funding

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to Financial Aid the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.

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