Study Abroad
Over borders and out of bounds: Sport in Berlin, Prague and Munich
International Sport Management Program: Germany and the Czech Republic
December 10, 2026 - December 21, 2026
Led by Dr. Randall Griffiths, Professor of Sport Management, this immersive eleven-day faculty-led program offers students a premier look into international sport, where East meets West. All majors are welcome in the complementary course titled SMHP 4399 Sport Studies. Beginning in Berlin, Germany, this journey will take students through the heart of Europe, over the border to Prague, in Czechia (the Czech Republic) and then finish in the beautiful city of Munich, Germany. In every location, students will engage with speakers in several professional, local, and Olympic organizations. This trip has it all… Bundesliga soccer and Olympic stadiums, castles and Christmas markets. Bundle up for a change in the weather and a change in perspective.
All Majors Welcome!
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Details
Study Abroad: Over Borders and Out of Bounds
Sport focused study abroad in Berlin – Prague – Munich
Faculty-led by Dr. Randall Griffiths, Sport Management program
2026 Dates Now Set!
- Depart: Thursday, December 10, 2026
- Return: Monday, December 21, 2026
Highlights
- 7 Olympic/Professional Stadiums
- 5 Professional Teams (Soccer/Floorball/Basketball/More)
- 9 European Sport Industry speakers
- 4 Border crossings
- Prague Castel
- Sachsenhausen
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Weihnachtsmarkts (Christmas Markets)… and more!
Connected Class:
SMHP: Sport Studies. This online/asynchronous class will prepare you for the trip to Europe in December. Experience the trip and get credit too!
Topics include:
- International sport structure
- European sport club system
- German for sports fans
- Sport diplomacy
- Sport tourism
Instructor/Excursion Leader:
Dr. Randall Griffiths is a professor of Sport Management with 15 years at UIW. His focus is international sport diplomacy and he has published on the experience of being a citizen sport diplomat. He has been a member of several U.S. State Department-funded sport delegations, including North Macedonia, Sweden, Scotland, Uzbekistan, Tunisia and Algeria. He was stationed in Germany for four years as a young infantryman, back in the day.
Cost
- Connected course, SMHP 4399: included in banded tuition
- Cost of trip: €3800 (approximately $4440) plus flight
Deadlines:
- $500 deposit – date pending
- Final payment – date pending
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