Summer 2026 - Faculty Led Study Abroad Trips

EGEN 493

Ireland (Dublin, Thurles, Inis mor, & Galway)

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Engineering Mindset & Global Leadership Foundations

Join Dr. Catherine Kirkland and Dr. Jen Clark on this 1-credit study abroad course that looks at the building of Ireland and what leadership looks like when leading change within a country. The experience will explore engineering as a critical thinking mindset and sets a foundation for developing identity as a global leader. Using research-based tools, the course provides a language to foster a method of communicating across a diverse team of engineering and other technical groups. Topics provide a framework for developing knowledge and skill as global leaders. This course complements engineering course work and provides a global context to explore leadership identity. Combining leadership and engineering will build student fitness as leaders on a global platform by gaining experience as an international student while earning college credit toward their degree. NACOE students participating in this program are eligible to earn the International Engineering Certificate.

Anticipated Student Costs

  1. MSU Tuition & Fees for one (1), summer term credit.
  2. OIP Fee: Lodging, Breakfast, In-country travel, Cultural events
  3. Separate costs include: Air fare to Dublin, Other meals & snacks, Individual/Optional activities, Souvenirs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Though engagement with course materials and international travel experience, students will:

  1. Examine the application of engineering fundamentals (e.g.: energy, transportation, water) used historically to develop and sustain Ireland’s infrastructure.
  2. Demonstrate foundational understanding of leadership behaviors and their application by developing goals to enhance skills and abilities utilizing resources such as The Student Leadership Challenge, Being a Leader, Real Colors, and Global Fitness for Global People.
  3. Synthesize knowledge of engineering and leadership by articulating awareness of global leadership fitness and constructing actionable goals for professional application within technical disciplines.