Guidelines
Major Coursework
As a Finance majors, students should adhere to the following criteria in major course selection for study abroad:
- Students may not take FINC 301 abroad. This course builds the groundwork for all major coursework and must be taken in the US.
- 3 out of 9 hours of Finance electives can be taken abroad.
- Coursework must be upper division (300 – 400 level)
*Students should meet with an International Programs and Study Abroad (IPSA) advisor to receive final approval for Finance coursework.
Non-major Coursework
Although Finance majors are only allowed to take one Finance elective while abroad, there are many other ways to take business coursework and fulfill other degree requirements abroad. Other types of courses available for study abroad include:
- General education (ethics, arts & humanities, non-business electives)
- Pre-business core (MGT 202, ECON 211 & 213, STAT 201 equivalents)
- Business core (BULW 301 & 332 equivalents)
- Foreign language (HCB requires completion through intermediate level)
- Collateral/concentration
Course Options
The following are examples of possible major elective courses available.
*This is not an exhaustive list.
- International Trade
- International Finance
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Real Estate Finance and Investment Management
- Asia-Pacific Capital Markets
- Monetary Economies
Timing
Students interested in pursuing a Finance elective course while abroad should consider:
- Students are only able to take Finance elective coursework after completion of their tracking courses, which is typically after Sophomore year.
- Finance majors are able to go abroad after their first semester of Freshman year if they are only taking general education courses or Pre-Business core courses.
- Students should not study abroad their final semester at UT if they plan to graduate in May due to the delay in transcript processing.
Selecting Your Collateral/Concentration
Another option of courses to take abroad are through your collateral/concentration. 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
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Other programs available through our website may also be viable options.
Finance Major Guide (PDF version)
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Chinese University of Hong Kong |
IES Abroad London: University College London |
IES Abroad Vienna: European Society & Culture |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Hong Kong, China Program Feature: Buddy program; Volunteer opportunities
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Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: London, England |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Vienna, Austria Program Feature: Internship placements available |
| Quick Look: CUHK seeks to combine tradition with modernity and to bring together China and the West. It is the largest, greenest, and 2nd oldest university in Hong Kong and welcomes nearly 1,400 international students each year. | Quick Look: University College London is ranked 10th in the 2021 QS World University Rankings. Enjoy the international character and diversity that is evident in every London neighborhood. | Quick Look: This program allows you to study the culture, history, business, and politics of a region that continues to play a major role on the world stage. Students also have the opportunity to study German at the prestigious Universität Wien. |
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University of Liverpool |
University of New South Wales |
UT in Madrid(Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Liverpool, England Program Features: Buddy program; Student clubs & organizations; Volunteer opportunities |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Sydney, Australia Program Feature: Internship placements available; Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Madrid, Spain Program Feature: Internship placements available; Student clubs & organizations
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| Quick Look: The University of Liverpool is a world-class research powerhouse and has a strong international student community. Liverpool is the birthplace of the Beatles and the fastest growing city in the UK outside London. | Quick Look: Ranked 4th best student city in the world, Sydney is home to around 500 multinational companies and over 100 beaches. UNSW is an internationally acclaimed teaching & research university ranked one of the top 50 universities in the world by QS Rankings. | Quick Look: UC3M is recognized throughout Europe as the “Harvard of Spain.” The business programs at UC3M are well-regarded internationally and their Department of Economics is ranked one of the top 50 programs in the world. |
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Chinese University of Hong Kong: Language & Business |
ISA Limerick: International Business |
London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Hong Kong, China |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Limerick, Ireland Program Feature: Service-learning opportunities
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Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: London, England |
| Quick Look: CUHK seeks to combine tradition with modernity and to bring together China and the West. It is the largest, greenest, and 2nd oldest university in Hong Kong and welcomes nearly 1,400 international students each year. | Quick Look: As Ireland’s 3rd largest city, Limerick is a mix of modern city life & medieval treasures. Experience Irish culture by studying at the University of Limerick, with its stunning campus situated along the Shannon River. | Quick Look: LSE is part of the Russell Group of universities, which is similar to the Ivy League in the U.S. London is a city with remarkable cultural, historic, artistic & intellectual offerings, and a diverse population. |