International Business at UNF
Our program is highly ranked nationally in the category "Best International Business Bachelor’s Degrees" by Best Accredited Colleges!
The Coggin College of Business embraces the role of internationalization in both the academic and practical spheres of commerce today. Cultural awareness and an understanding of the global economy are infused throughout the curriculum and reinforced by opportunities offered through the International Business (IB) Program.
Mission & Vision
The mission of the University of North Florida International Business Program is to ensure all Coggin College of Business students and faculty receive intentional and impactful international exposure. Whether this means studying or interning abroad, attending lessons given by faculty from a university overseas, pairing up with an exchange student via the Coggin Delegation, or pursuing an international dual degree, we prepare students to examine intercultural issues on a global scale and identify their own roles in the international community.
The skills and competencies gained through our academic and international programs prepare our graduates to succeed in their careers and to enhance the Northeast Florida business community and beyond.Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council is a link to the professional community and industry practices for our program. These dedicated individuals provide input on relevance of our overall programs of study and specific aspects of the curricula in today’s global business landscape. They assist us in pinpointing specific competencies and skills students should possess to make the International Business Flagship Program more competitive and generate better informed, more interculturally aware graduates. Our members also help assess the college’s competitive environment by advising on strategies to not only recruit students to the major or degree programs, but also to identify internship and career opportunities.
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University of North Florida Earle Traynham, Ph.D. Emeriti Professor, Previous Provost |
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GlobalJax, Inc. Andrea Hartley Executive Director |
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T.Mak’s International Inc. Tami Mak Vice President |
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CIT Group Karina Person Senior Accountant |
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Deutsche Bank Kristin Culleton Vice President, CIB Central Management |
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MiAddvantage Global Marketing & Communication Maria Isabel Montoya |
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Aramco Tomasz Lis Business Development Consultant |
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Crowley Logistics, Inc. Vivian Cyrne Corporate Trainer |
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First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Monica Hernandez
President
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KLS Martin Maggie Chapman Talent Acquisition Manager |
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Shawler Consulting Stephen Shawler Owner |
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University of North Florida Jeff Steagall, Ph.D. Emeriti Professor |
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VyStar Credit Union Pablo Diaz de Sandi Vice President, Voice of the Member |
International Business & Study Abroad Team
Contact Information
| Location | Coggin College of Business Building 42, Room 1104 |
| Hours | Mon. - Thur. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. | Fri. 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. |
| coggin.abroad@unf.edu | |
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Andrés Gallo, Ph.D
Director of International Business Professor of Economics Dr. Gallo specializes in international economics issues, with focus on Latin America and economic development. He has written more than 30 research papers and participated in numerous conferences as presenter and speaker. He focuses on the political economy of property rights in various areas, including the US patent system, biotechnology and property rights in the context of economic development. Dr. Gallo has applied econometric techniques to address different issues in these areas of research. His teaching expertise includes international economics, econometrics, economic development, study abroad and Latin American economics. He has taught in several universities around the world and has led several study abroad courses to Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Guatemala, Spain and Ghana. |
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Director of Study Abroad, International Business After studying Spanish in Mexico and Italian and art history in Italy, Kate completed her undergraduate program in Linguistics at the University of Florida, and spent two years teaching English in Kazakhstan as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. She then returned to UF to earn an MBA with a concentration in Marketing and spend a summer studying the economics of the EU through the University of Manchester. In 2007, Kate came home to Jacksonville to join the UNF International Business Flagship Program, and co-created Global Engagement in 2020. She maintains membership in NAFSA Association of International Educators and the Institute of International Education, and has given conference presentations on topics such as UNF’s GlobalMBA program, creating undergraduate dual degree programs, and building international alumni networks. Kate has studied Spanish, Italian, and Russian (though she speaks none of them fluently, unfortunately!) Kate cherishes the relationships she builds with colleagues overseas and the exciting international, transformational, academic opportunities she helps create for students in Northeast Florida and beyond. |
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Coggin Study Abroad Advisor, Semester Exchange and Dual Degree Programs (904) 620-5317 UNF alumnus Sergio Kelsor attributes his love for travel, language study, and global politics directly to his experiences studying abroad, completing required coursework and intensive language programs with a semester spent in both Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China each. In 2010, with a degree in International Studies, he began teaching English as a second language to adult refugees that resettled in the Jacksonville area. Sergio would soon carry his experience back to Beijing, where he would teach English as a foreign language and eventually serve as a leading administrator of a private foreign language academy for 5 years. Though difficult at times, Sergio worked diligently at developing his Mandarin Chinese language skill, thereby improving his standard of living, expanding his social circle, and forming lifelong friendships in the city he now considers a second home. While working abroad, he also took every opportunity to continue traveling, visiting several cities throughout China and countries around the world. Before returning to Jacksonville in 2020, Sergio has since traveled to Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines, Denmark, The Czech Republic, France, and Italy. |
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Farah W. Anabtawi, MPA (904) 620-5124 Farah moved to the U.S. in 2015 after completing her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BA) at Birzeit University in Palestine where she was born and raised. She graduated with honors and earned her Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of New Mexico (UNM) in 2018. Farah believes that the benefits of studying abroad are endless. It gives you the opportunity to explore new places and learn about different cultures. Farah, who herself was an international student, has made many friends from traveling around the globe. She believes that studying abroad will make students gain a global perspective while earning credits towards achieving their degree. For that reason, she took every opportunity to travel and explore new places. In 2011, she spent a semester at the London School of Business and Finance in the United Kingdom where she had attended business and financial classes. In addition, she traveled to many countries around the world. So, if you are thinking of studying abroad and to live your most memorable experience, Farah is always happy to help! |
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Globi
International Business After numerous years traveling and studying overseas, Globi decided to return to its alma mater, UNF. Globi graduated from UNF summa cum laude with major in International Business and a minor in Global Studies. UNF students and staff alike have fallen for Globi's bubbly personality, willingness to adapt to new environments, and love for learning. Besides hanging out on campus and promoting study abroad, Globi enjoys checking for new connections on social media (Facebook). |
