Guidelines
Pre-Business Core
Business students studying abroad earlier in their academic career can choose to complete courses in the pre-business core. Please note:
- Most common courses taken abroad are ECON 211, ECON 213, and STAT 201 equivalents
- Although not technically a Pre-business core requirement, Ethics is another commonly found lower division requirement
- Pre-business core courses are part of HCB’s tracking courses which must be completed by the fourth term, regardless of whether the course is taken abroad or at UT
Business Core
Business students who desire to complete courses in the business core should consider:
- Most common courses taken abroad are BULW 301, FINC 301, and BUAD 332 equivalents
- Finance majors are not allowed to take FINC 301 abroad
- Business core courses are typically taken during junior or senior year and can be taken concurrent with major or collateral/concentration classes
Selecting Your Collateral/Concentration
Another option for courses to take abroad are through your collateral/concentration after you finish your tracking courses. Please refer to your Haslam Student Handbook for all possible combinations.
The International Business (IB) concentration offers the most flexibility in course availability. Please note:
- All 12 credit hours of IB elective coursework can be taken abroad.
- Business coursework that is international in scope and upper division (300-400 level) can be counted as an IB elective.
IB courses give students the opportunity to pursue country or region-specific coursework that offers unique insight into international business practices.
Recommended Programs
*This is not an exhaustive list. Other programs available through our website may be viable options.
Pre-Business and Business Core Coursework Guide (PDF version)
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CEA French Riviera, France – Business, Communications & Liberal Arts |
Macquarie University |
Mahidol University International College |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Sophia Antipolis, France |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Sydney, Australia Program Features: Internship placements available; Volunteer opportunities; Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Nakhonpathom, Thailand |
| Quick Look: Located in Europe’s own “Silicon Valley” is one of the continent’s most prestigious business schools, the SKEMA Business School, which has been accredited by AACSB.
*Includes LD & UD core credit |
Quick Look: Macquarie University is central to diverse businesses and culture. Macquarie is renowned for its interdisciplinary teaching, highly skilled graduates, and world-class facilities.
*Includes LD core credit |
Quick Look: MUIC is the international component of one of Thailand’s oldest universities – resting in a thriving campus town and residential suburb of Bangkok.
*Includes LD & UD core credits |
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SAI Programs: John Cabot University |
Swansea University |
University of Canterbury |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Rome, Italy Program Feature: Internship placements available |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Swansea, Wales Program Features: Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Direct
Program Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Program Features: Internship placements available; Service-learning opportunities; Student clubs & organizations |
| Quick Look: Since 1972, JCU has offered students from around the world the opportunity to pursue an exceptional academic and cultural education in the heart of one of the most inspiring cities in the world.
*Includes LD & UD core credits |
Quick Look: Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a research-led institution with an excellent reputation for the quality of its student experience. This is UT’s longest running program.
*Includes LD core credits |
Quick Look: Established in 1873, the University of Canterbury (UC) is New Zealand’s second oldest university and is one of few Triple Crown accredited business schools (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) in the world.
*Includes LD & UD core credit |
*LD = lower division; UD = upper division
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Chinese University of Hong Kong: Language & Business |
ISA Athens: Business and Liberal Arts |
UT Haslam College of Business in Seoul |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Hong Kong, China |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Athens, Greece Program Features: Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Seoul, South Korea |
| Quick Look: CUHK is the largest, greenest, and second oldest university in Hong Kong and welcomes nearly 1,400 international students each year!
*Includes UD core credits |
Quick Look: Founded in 1875 by missionaries from Boston, The American College of Greece is Europe’s oldest U.S. college or university.
*Includes LD core credits |
Quick Look: Students have the opportunity to take courses at either Korea University (one of the most prestigious universities in Korea) or Konkuk University.
*Includes UD core credits |
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UT in Florence |
USAC Korea: Yonsei University |
| Program Type: UT Direct
Program Location: Florence, Italy Program Features: Internship placements available; Volunteer opportunities |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Seoul, South Korea Program Feature: Buddy program |
| Quick Look: Founded in 1973 in Florence, Instituto Lorenzo de’ Medici is among Italy’s most comprehensive and well-established international institutions in higher education.
*Includes LD core credits |
Quick Look: Yonsei University is one of the Top 150 World Universities as ranked by Times Higher Education.
*Includes LD core credits |
*LD = lower division; UD = upper division