Winter Programs | Education Abroad

Winter 2025 Courses
Program name and link to Terradotta	Short Description	Course Offerings
Archives and Artifacts: Introduction to Humanities Research in London	This interdisciplinary workshop introduces students to archival and humanities research over Winter Term at the British Library and other London archives including the London School of Economics and the Wellcome Collection.	HUM 490/590D (3)
Business and Spanish in Argentina	The Program offers a unique cultural and language immersion experience for Spanish majors and minors over the course of 3 weeks in Argentina. The program provides students with an opportunity to live, experience and explore the culture, people and language in a safe and enriching academic setting abroad. The classroom is extended far beyond the confines of the physical space, as students are culturally integrated, through home-stays, into small town life in Argentina. Excursions and cultural events enhance student learning by allowing them to take a hands-on approach to their learning incorporating the knowledge and skills from the class to be applied in "real world", contextualized applications,	SPN 341 (3) and SPN 317 (3)
Computers and the Homeless	Students will learn valuable IT skills incorporating Agile practices and teach a variety of skills to a multicultural population in Manchester, England. Classes will be held at the University of Manchester, and teaching sessions will be held at Justlife and other organizations working with the homeless.	CSE/ECE/MME 448A (4) or CSE/ECE/MME 449A (4)
Exploring Education, Culture, & Community in India	Embark on a thrilling educational odyssey this January with our immersive three-week study abroad program in Ahmedabad, India! From January 2nd to January 23th, students will explore the diverse landscape of Indian education. The program offers a unique opportunity to engage with students and teachers in a wide range of educational settings, from rural and urban schools to prestigious independent institutions and government-run facilities. Delving deeper into the complexities of Indian education, participants will also visit schools serving tribal communities, migrant workers, and religious minorities. Beyond the classroom, cultural excursions include visits to ancient stepwells, palaces, and temples as well as a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal and the bustling capital city of New Delhi.	(choose 6 credits between TCE 422, TCE 284, TCE 420)
Flora of the Bahamas	When most people look out into a landscape, they are often confronted with the "green haze"; i.e. plants. The goal of this course is to train you how to penetrate the green haze and gain an appreciation of the incredible diversity of plants that exist. We hold this course in the Bahamas is because the diversity of plants is greater in the tropics; also, because this diversity is so different from Ohio, you will view it with fresh eyes. In the course, we will not only learn to recognize common species and families of tropic plants, we will visit multiple habitat types, from Pine forests to Mangrove swamps to small Cays and learn methods for measuring that diversity. In addition, we incorporate multiple activities and opportunities to learn more about the people and culture of the Bahamas. We are particularly looking for students with an interest in biology, botany and/or environmental science; although, you don't need a background in botany to participate.	BIO 295 (6)
French Language and Culture in Paris	Explore ten centuries of French life in its capital city by immersing yourself in its language and culture. Students spend three and a half weeks studying major moments of French cultural history in its native language through an intensive six-credit 300-level course. By examining the built environment, social movements, literature, and the arts, we learn how cultural expressions embody and resist social forces.	FRE 311 (3) and FRE 312 (3)
FSB Asian Financial Markets	Study international finance while traveling throughout Asia this winter term! Visit Singapore, Bangkok, and Tokyo.	FIN 417 (3) and BUS 420 (3)
FSB Australia	Experience the highlights of Australia this winter! During this program, you will study either Business Law or Strategy Works, and Business culture. Starting in Cairns, we will see sites such as the Daintree Rainforest and visit Reef Teach to learn about sustainability and research. We will travel to Sydney for further company visits, experience a variety of parks, and spend a day at Blue Mountain.	MGT 291 (3) and BUS 420 (3)
FSB London	With a rich heritage of property rights, global trade, and being the world’s financial hub, London is the best venue for the exploration of the roots of the common law system and banking. No trip to London would be complete without a tour of the Tower of London, the Royal Courts of Justice, and Parliament. Company visits and guest speakers round out our time. Each group will have a 2-night excursion to either Brussels or Paris, depending on your track.	Track 1: BLS 342 (3) and BUS 420 (3), Track 2: ECO 301 (3) and BUS 420 (3)
FSB Southern Europe	Your journey starts with an overnight stay in Madrid before traveling to Burgos, a small historic city boasting stunning medieval architecture. You will see the Burgos Cathedral, wander the Old Quarter, and have classes and company visits. Your Southern European journey then takes you to Florence, Italy for the final leg of this trip. In Florence, you will get to know unique industries, and explore many of the different attractions within the city that was the heart of Renaissance Europe.	Track 1: ESP 461 (3) and BUS 420 (3), Track 2: MKT 291 (3) and BUS 420 (3)
FSB Spain	Spend your winter term in beautiful Barcelona! The program takes place primarily in Barcelona, with an excursion to Seville, and some time in Madrid. You will study either Finance or Supply Chain Management, with opportunities to hear from local professionals and visit different companies related to your course.	Track 1:FIN 301 (3) and BUS 420 (3), Track 2: MGT 295 (3) and BUS 420 (3)
Healthcare Delivery in Central America: Belize	This Miami University workshop (3 to 6 credit hours) will enable students interested in nursing and other health professions to work beside physicians and healthcare workers in Belize caring for residents in rural health clinics. The students will participate in village triage by assessing communities and residents for issues that affect health in the Central American country of Belize. Students will practice the Spanish language with the assistance of local interpreters.	NSG 306 (3 or 6)
Italy Visions and Contrasts	This study abroad program takes place in Florence (Italy) with a trip to Siena. The workshop offers a cultural immersion in food and art cultures through a combination of classroom work, small group collaborative projects, and experiential learning activities conducted on location, inside and outside the classroom.	ENG 310 (3) and ITL/FST/IDS 162 (3)
Integrating Health and Spanish in Costa Rica	integrating Spanish and Health provides an opportunity for students who want to build language skills, participate in experiential/service learning, explore global healthcare issues, and experience language / cultural immersion. Students will learn about the healthcare system in Costa Rica, visit a medical school, interact with medical professionals, interview patients, and learn about alternative treatments such as medicinal plants and natural healers.	SPN 203 (3) and SPN 341 (3)
Law and Policy in London	This program is set in London to expose students to the foundations of law and policy on which the US system is built. As the birthplace of Common Law, Great Britain holds many artifacts and institutions that have substantially shaped the legal system in the United States. The British political system also has many similarities and differences with the U.S. system, which offers the opportunity for introspection on U.S. policymaking while at the same time offering an opportunity for learning about governance from an international perspective. The legally, politically, and culturally significant site visits along with coursework will provide students with a unique perspective on the roots of modern law and policy.	POL 345D (3) and POL 399B (3)
Life at the Top of the World (3 credit hour program)	Travel to the 'Roof of the World' and experience life in the Himalayas of Nepal. We will trek with our local guides through the Himalayas as we experience what life is like at altitude. Some of the course takes place near spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Weather permitting, we will see several of the world's 8000+ meter peaks including Mt Everest. We will also visit and tour the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara. This is a 3 credit hour program. If you wish to take 6 credit hours, there is that option.	KNH 481, KNH 487, KNH 402 (choose one)
Life at the Top of the World (6 credit hour program)	Travel to the 'Roof of the World' and experience life in the Himalayas of Nepal. We will trek with our local guides through the Himalayas as we experience what life is like at altitude. Some of the course takes place near spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Weather permitting, we will see several of the world's 8000+ meter peaks including Mt Everest. We will also visit and tour the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara. This is a 6-credit hour program. If you wish to take 3 credit hours, there is that option.	KNH 481, KNH 487, KNH 402 (choose two)
London Theatre	Explore the exciting world of theatre and performance in London! By experiencing ten productions along with trips to cultural sites throughout the city, students will learn both about the London theatre & performance ecosystem and how to apply analytic techniques to make meaning of live performance and its impacts. Through workshops, lectures, and excursions, students will also gain an understanding of how London theatre operates as an industry and as an artistic enterprise.	THE 398
Outdoor Leadership in Costa Rica	Come along and journey with us through the jungles of Costa Rica. This outdoor leadership course begins with 2 days of class and outdoor skill development on Oxford's campus, followed by an 12 day field experience in Costa Rica. Adventures while in country include backpacking, rappelling, tree climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting and an overnight trip into Corcovado National Park. There are daily opportunities to interact with locals and practice your Spanish and enjoy local cuisine and customs.	EDL 281
Paper Engineering in Austria and Central Europe	This four-week workshop offers an opportunity for an intensive international experience of the culture and industrial facilities in the heart of papermaking in Central Europe.	CPB 404, CPB 490A, CPB 450
Paris Cultural Capital	Make the Louvre your classroom; learn about the political philosophies that sparked the French Revolution at Versailles; and discover Hemingway’s Moveable Feast in the spaces that inspired authors of the Lost Generation. This three-week credit workshop focuses on Paris as a capital of transnational cultural and artistic production. Students study masterpieces of French and American literature and culture, from Medieval fables to experimental avant-gardes like Surrealism, to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s site-specific performance at the Louvre. Through a combination of classroom work, small group collaborative projects, and experiential learning on location, history and art come alive with experiences inside and outside of the classroom.	FRE 131 (3) and ENG 163 (3)
Pura Vida Education and Community in Costa Rica	Immersing students in a different culture than their own has deep potential to be a transformative experience, particularly when the focus is on field experiences and the intersectionality of families, communities, and education. The design of this global education program is to expose students to communities, learn about various schooling practices, and engage with people from three different geographical Costa Rican areas: San Jose in the Central Valley, Monteverde in the mountains/cloud forest of Puntarenas Province, and Flamingo in the Pacific Ocean/coastal area of Guanacaste Province.	TCE 420A (3) and choice of TCE/FSW 225 (3) OR TCE 420D (3)
Servant Leadership in a Crisis: Humanitarian Aid	This course will examine the evolution and challenges of humanitarian aid workers, with a particular focus on the role of the servant leader. Study locations will include Luxembourg and Geneva. Highlights of the Geneva study tour include: visiting the United Nations for a 3-day immersion program and a vist to the International Red Cross museum to learn about the roles of these organizations in humanitarian aid, as well as a chocolate tour and a day in the Alps.	NSG 399 (3)
Sport, Management and Culture in the Global Marketplace in New Zealand	The Sport, Management, and Culture in the Global Marketplace study abroad program is designed for students who are interested in exploring relationship between sport, culture, and the contemporary global economy through an experiential learning environment. For the 3-week program, students will travel to four cities (Auckland, Dunedin, Queenstown, and Wellington) to examine the structure, management, and marketing of sport in New Zealand culture and society. Students enrolled in the course will receive six (6) credits as SLM 246 and SLM 248 that will fulfill their Global Miami Plan. Both courses toward a SLAM student’s “SLAM Electives”.	SLM 246 and SLM 248
The Way is El Camino	The Way of St. James is a journey like no other to deepen understandings of Spanish and European cultures (and, by extension, both Western civilization and pilgrimage studies) is something that anyone out of the hundreds of thousands who have done El Camino would be more than likely to corroborate. This course takes place during three weeks of the Winter Term while hiking along The Way of St. James (Camino Mozárabe and Camino Francés, a UNESCO world heritage site). Independently of the academic component of the course, each participant may have a different personal approach to The Way. A traveling experience, not only physical but also emotional, The Way of St. James may become a religious pilgrimage, an introspective encounter with oneself, an individual challenge of walking around 12-14 miles daily, or a cultural journey through a different space, and also a different time, as far back as the 11th century.	SPN 399A/599A (6)
Winter in Luxembourg	A shorter version of the renowned MUDEC experience, Miami Winter in Luxembourg is an ideal choice for students who may not have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. The six-credit hour winter program offers courses in various disciplines that can be used for Global Perspectives or other Miami Plan Foundation requirements. All students, led by faculty, embark upon a study tour to other European countries to explore the course content in person.	LUX 101 (3) and POL 271 (3)

Winter Study Away Programs
Program name and link to Terradotta	Short Description	Course Offerings
Accounting and Tax Profession	This course is a field experience that includes visits to Washington D.C. and New York City. Students will meet with policy makers, regulators, and professionals that use financial accounting information to make capital market decisions.	ACC 490D (3)
Brewing Industry Field Study	Take a deep dive into one of the largest, most dynamic industries out there as we visit over 40 breweries, hop farms, yeast labs, packaging and equipment manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and industry groups on a cross-country tour of industry hot spots in Ohio, Colorado, and North Carolina. This immersive, study-away, capstone program combines multiple, highly experiential courses in entrepreneurship/strategy, supply-chain, and marketing.	MKT 495 (3) and MKT 415 (3)
CBL Emerging Leaders Consulting Experience	A critical component of the Isaac & Oxley CBL is to reinforce and enhance its values by exposing students to actual business leaders across a diverse set of companies to see how they work with various stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and create lasting value. The program involves one course (3 credit hours), entitled, “Strategy-Based Consulting”, and includes a number of consulting projects that involve actual companies in Cincinnati.	ACC 490 (3)
Digital Innovation Bootcamp	San Francisco is the global capital of digital innovation and this week-long deep-dive immerses the student in the unique tech entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us in the Bay Area as we visit and network with executives from Bay Area powerhouses (e.g., Google, Twitter, Facebook) as well as small Startups, Venture Capital, Angel Investors and tech professionals. Gain an insight and professional network as we learn about the intersections of technology, business, and design in a real world context.	IMS 397
Inside Hollywood	Based for the first two weeks in Los Angeles, the workshop will provide an overview of the entertainment industry, including film and television preproduction, production and editing, script development, casting, entertainment law, administration and finance, development, distribution, and marketing. The first two weeks include lectures, discussions, on-site visits to studios, television networks, and shadowing a media professional. The third week will consist of conversations with media professionals over Zoom.	MAC 425 (3)
Miami University Entrepreneurship Consulting: Creativity	What happens when you take a select group of rockstar creativity students to one of the most innovative cities in the world to do real work for a real client? Big problems are tackled by big ideas. For the full 3 weeks of J-Term, students team up to tackle a client project using creative problem-solving, design thinking, and other applied creativity tools to create innovative solutions. The trip includes a week in the Bay Area where students live and work in the heart of San Francisco. During the week, students meet with some of the world’s leading creatives and most innovative companies to immerse them in new ways of thinking. At the end of Winter Term, student teams present their solutions to the client, who often immediately implement team solutions.	ESP 461 (3)
Wall Street Week	This is an experiential course to give students an opportunity to learn and practice equity analysis skills in a real-world setting. After completing this course students will be able to conduct equity analysis using appropriate methodology. In addition, students will be able to develop and give an effective presentation on the merits of a particular position to industry executives. Finally, students will be able to articulate whether or not they want to work for a Wall Street firm.	FIN 320 (3)