The U.K. Soccer Experience
The U.K. Soccer Experience is an experiential three credit special topics Business course. Students will spend classroom time reading, discussing, learning about, and experiencing through various mediums the business aspects of football (soccer) in the U.K. The relationship between the U.K. football environment and the historical, cultural, social, religious, and economic relevance to the U.K. will also be examined. During spring break, join Dr. Dave Henderson and Dr. Ken Machande in England for an intensive look at business aspects of football. While in England, students will visit some of the football clubs they have studied through readings and classroom discussions. Students will also have a chance to meet with club officials to learn about the business aspects of football in the U.K. and to attend multiple football matches.
- Attend a football match in London and spend the day exploring the city’s world-famous historical sites.
- Travel by rail to visit clubs, tour stadiums, and meet with club officials.
- Experience the National Football Museum in Manchester and attend an English Premier League match.
Spring Break 2025
February 28 – March 9, 2025
Program Fee: $4,845
Registration and $500 non-refundable deposit due: November 1, 2024
Final Balance ($4,345) due: December 15, 2024
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Students can avoid fees by paying in-person at the UMW Cashier’s office by cash or check (made out to “UMW”). The Cashier’s office is located on the 2nd floor of Lee Hall.
Students will earn 3 course credits for BUAD 471: U.K. Soccer Experience. While taking part in the course, students will:
- Learn how functional areas of business (e.g., marketing, accounting, finance, and management) operate in the U.K. football environment.
- Understand the impact of football in the U.K. on the economic, historical, and cultural aspects of the U.K.
- Explore the effect of statistical and data analysis on U.K. football.
Class will meet weekly throughout the Spring 2025 semester, with travel during spring break. This course satisfies the Beyond the Classroom OR Diverse and Global Perspectives general education requirement by contract with the Faculty Director.
Students will stay in comfortable local hotels. All accommodations are double or triple occupancy and most include breakfast.
Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. Per the course catalog, the prerequisites for BUAD 471 are declaring a Business Administration major, permission of the instructor, and permission of the Associate Dean for Faculty. Business majors and minors are eligible, as are those in the sports management minor. Non-business majors who are interested in the U.K. Soccer Experience should contact Dr. Henderson.
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Included in the program fee:
- International airfare
- Accommodations
- Most breakfasts
- In-country transportation per itinerary to include airport transfers
- Group excursions and entrance tickets per itinerary
- UMW Education Abroad Fee
- International medical insurance
Excluded in the program fee:
- UMW Tuition (may be included into your spring term course load)
- Passport and/or visa fees
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Personal health costs (ex. vaccination fees, COVID-19 testing, etc.)
- Most Lunches and dinners
- Independent site-seeing and entrance fees
This program includes moderate amounts of walking daily.
International travel may require immunizations or preventative medicines. Please refer to the US Center for Disease Control’s Traveler’s Health Information Page for recommendations. The UMW Health Center provides free travel consultations by appointment, as well as travel information for UMW students. The Center for International Education recommends that each student have a personalized medical consultation prior to international travel.
Visit CIE’s Scholarships & Funding webpage to learn more about financial options as it relates to education abroad including Financial Aid, 529 Plans, etc.