Germany - Austria

Germany – Austria

Trip Year

2024
2025
2026

Student Quotes

“You are about to embark on a trip that will grow your confidence, independence, and cultural lens and gift you with friendships that will last a lifetime. You will begin to see life from a new perspective and, in the process, learn more about yourself.”

“This program is more than just a sports study abroad; it is an experience that will stick with you for the rest of your life. You will see things that will change who you are as a person.”

“This trip is unforgettable and unlike anything you will ever do. I am so thankful I got to be part of it and dive into a new culture and meet some of my closest friends. I would recommend this trip to anyone who asks about it.”

"You will see things that will change who you are as a person and will learn things that will both interest and excite you."

"I believed you when you said that this trip would be life changing, but I had no idea the extent that it would impact me. This trip has built my confidence and independence, expanded my cultural lens, and gifted me with friendships that will most definitely last a lifetime."

"To the future German Sport Business students, you are about to embark on a trip that will grow your confidence, independence, and cultural lens that will last a lifetime. You will begin to see life from a new perspective and, in the process, learn more about yourself. "

"This program exceeded my expectations both academically and culturally."

Former Student Reflections on the Germany-Austria Trip

Location:
Germany - Austria

Tentative Dates:

July 1st - August 6th, 2026

Program Fee:

SPMT and CEHD major students $4,650 est. (after SPMT and CEHD contributions to reduce program cost based on 12-15 students. Cost will change for more or fewer students.)

Non SPMT and CEHD major students $7,650 est.

Contact pbatista@tamu.edu for details.

Priority Deadline:

December 1st, 2025

Final Deadline:

February 1st, 2026

Registration Link:

TBD

For more information contact trip leader: Paul Batista, Associate Professor of Sport Management

Email: pbatista@tamu.edu

Germany - Austria 2026 - Sport Business in Europe

Academic site visits and activities expected (but not guaranteed) to be included in the schedule:

Lectures or tours at
- Adidas World Headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany
- International Paralympic Committee world headquarters, Bonn, Germany
- FC Bayern München Home Office Headquarters
- Allianz Arena in Munich (home to FC Bayern München & NFL games)
- Watch race practice at Nürburgring Formula 1 Race Track
- DHL World Headquarters (Sport Sponsoring), Bonn, Germany
- Bergisel World Cup Ski Jump facility, Innsbruck
- Tour of the German Sport University Cologne (largest sport university in the world)
- Sport University Innsbruck lecture on winter sport events
- Chiemgau Arena – World Cup Biathlon, Ruhpolding, Germany
- Tours of Munich Olympic Stadium and Allianz Arena (home to FC Bayern München)
- German Olympic History Museum
  - Lectures from leading German and Austrian Sport Management scholars
  - Active learning about German sport clubs (verein), including baseball, rugby, basketball and soccer
  - A short course in German culture, and “essential” German language (“Wo ist die toilette, bitte?”)

Cultural visits and activities expected to be included in the schedule:

Bonn / Cologne / Frankfurt / Rhine River area:

A tour of the almost 800-year old Cologne Cathedral
ELDE Haus Cologne – Nazi Prison Documentation Center in Cologne
German Post-WWII History Museum
Cruise on the “romantic” Rhine River, including a visit to historic castles overlooking the Rhine, and a visit to the primary wine producing region of Germany
Spend the night in a 1,000+ year old castle in Bacharach that is now a hotel
Take on a reopes course on our bonding weekend
Hike up the Drachenfels (“Dragon’s Mountain) overlooking the Rhine River
Hiking through the vineyards &/or attending a German “Winefest” celebration
Wine tasting & sampling of traditional German foods & drinks
A visit to the Haribo outlet store (makers of Gummi Bears) – Bonn is the home of Haribo

Munich / The Alps / Austria:

Historical tours of Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Berchtesgaden
A mountain hike in the high Alps above Innsbruck
A day on the Königsee (King’s Lake), a beautiful mountain lake in Berchtesgaden
A tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Additional travel typically included:

A group excursion lasting 10 – 12 days. This year we will be going to Munich, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, & Innsbruck
A 3-4 day weekend available for independent student travel (where in Europe have you always wanted to go?) Paris? Prague? Berlin? London? Vienna? Rome? Dublin? Amsterdam? Barcelona?

Note: This is a list of potential activities and events, and is subject to change due to availability and scheduling.

Contact: Dr. Paul J. Batista, Assoc. Professor of Sport Management - pbatista@tamu.edu