Guidelines
Students who wish to take International Business courses abroad should adhere to the following:
- All 9-12 credit hours of International Business elective coursework can be taken abroad
- International Business elective coursework should be international or global in scope, this can include region or country-specific courses
- Coursework should focus on business topics (i.e. not Political Science or International Relations)
- Coursework must be upper division (300 or 400 level equivalent)
- Internships abroad can count for international business credit if there is coursework in conjunction with the internship and the following requirements are met:
- 35 class contact hours + 150-299 internship hours = 3 credit hours of International Business
- 70 class contact hours + 300 or more internship hours = 6 credit hours of International Business
*Students should meet with an International Programs and Study Abroad (IPSA) advisor to receive final approval for International Business coursework.
Course Options
The following are examples of possible International Business courses available. This is not an exhaustive list.
- Asian Business
- Doing Business in Emerging Markets
- Global Supply Chain
- International Finance
- International Marketing
- Intercultural Management
Timing
- Students are only able to take International Business elective coursework after completion of their tracking courses, which is typically after sophomore year.
- Students should not study abroad their final semester at UT, if they plan to graduate in May, due to the delay in transcript processing.
Recommended Programs
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Other programs available through our website may also be viable options.
International Business Coursework Guide (PDF version)
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CEA French Riviera – Science & Engineering |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Duale Hochschule Baden-Wurrtemberg (DHBW) |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Sophia Antipolis, France Program Features: Internship placements available |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Hong Kong, China Program Features: Community service volunteer opportunities; Buddy program; Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT ExchangeProgram Location: Mannheim, Germany
Program Features: Internship placements available; Student clubs & organizations |
| Quick Look: Located in Europe’s “Silicon Valley” is one of Europe’s most prestigious business schools, the SKEMA Business School, which offers courses accredited by AACSB. | Quick Look: CUHKis the largest, greenest, and 2nd oldest university in Hong Kong and welcomes nearly 1,400 international students each year! Hong Kong itself is over 70% national parks and greenery, while still maintaining an international cosmopolitan status. | Quick Look: DHBW is the 1st higher education institution in Germany which combines on-the-job training and academic studies. Located in Mannheim, DHBW allows students to study in small class sizes with a strong practical approach to their education. |
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ISA Medellin: International Business, Spanish Language & Courses with Locals |
ISA Salamanca: Business, Cultural Studies & Spanish |
ISA Valparaíso & Viña del Mar: Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Medellin, Colombia |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Salamanca, Spain Program Features: Service-learning opportunities |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Locations: Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, Chile Program Features: Service-learning opportunities |
| Quick Look: Founded in 1960 by Colombian business leaders, Universidad EAFIT is the most prestigious private university in Medellín. | Quick Look: USAL, founded in 1218, is the oldest university in Spain and is fully accredited and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. | Quick Look: Students will study at the Triple Crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, & AMBA) Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. |
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Kansai Gaidai University |
KEDGE Business School |
University of Canterbury |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Hirakata City, Japan Program Features: Internship placements available; Buddy program; Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Locations: Bordeaux and Marseille, France |
Program Type: UT Direct
Program Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Program Features: Internship placements available; service-learning opportunities |
| Quick Look: Kansai Gaidai University is ideally situated in the cultural heart of Japan, Hirakata City – a quick train ride away from Osaka and the culturally rich cities of Kyoto and Nara. | Quick Look: KEDGE is ranked as one of the top management and business schools in France. Depending on academic needs, students may study at the Bordeaux or Marseille campus. | 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. |
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University of Chile |
University of New South Wales |
USAC South Africa: Stellenbosch – Undergraduate Courses |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Santiago, Chile Program Features: Buddy program; Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Sydney, Australia Program Features: Internship placements available |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa Program Features: Service-learning opportunities |
| Quick Look: Study at the oldest and most prestigious university in Chile, which also happens to be one of Latin America’s leading business schools. Santiago is the capital and biggest city in Chile, making it the cultural, political, and financial center of the country. | Quick Look: UNSW is an internationally acclaimed teaching & research university located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the world by QS Rankings, it is considered one of the most international universities in the world by Times Higher Education. | Quick Look: Study at one of the highest ranked universities in Africa boasting a business school with a Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, & AMBA). Stellenbosch University is located in the mountains of South Africa and is only 45 minutes from Cape Town. |
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UT Haslam College of Business in Prague |
UT Haslam College of Business in Seoul |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Prague, Czech Republic |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Seoul, South Korea |
| Quick Look: Take courses at the University of Economics, the Czech Republic’s leading university in the field of management and economics. | Quick Look: Students have the opportunity to take courses at either Korea University, or Konkuk University. Over 20 million people reside in the Seoul, making it a modern, cosmopolitan city. |
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UT in Barcelona |
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Barcelona, Spain |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Vallendar, Germany |
| Quick Look: The Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona is fully accredited and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport. | Quick Look: WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is a small, internationally oriented business school founded in 1984 and is now one of the most renowned German Business Schools with a high international reputation. |
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ISA Florianópolis: Culture, Portuguese Language & International Business |
SAI Programs: John Cabot University |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Florianópolis, Brazil |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Rome, Italy Program Feature: Internship placements available
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| Quick Look: Named one of the best places to live and do businesses in Brazil, Floripa (as the locals call it) offers an array of natural wonders. | Quick Look: JCU is located in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome, which is one of the city’s oldest and most lively areas, abundant with art and excellent outdoor restaurants. |
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USAC Korea: Yonsei University |
UT in Barcelona |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Seoul, South Korea
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Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Barcelona, Spain |
| Quick Look: Study at one of the Top 150 World Universities as ranked by Times Higher Education and enjoy its beautiful and tranquil campus located in the heart of the city. | Quick Look: The Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona is fully accredited and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport. |