Business Student International Opportunities
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business encourages students to develop a "global" perspective by studying outside the continental United States. Partnerships have been developed to provide an enriched educational and cultural experience. Students are required to complete the business foundation courses in their first two years of study. Upon successful completion of the pre-requisites, an application may be submitted to the Office of Learning Abroad for review.
US companies are increasingly interested in hiring potential employees with exposure to international practices and relations. Study abroad participation through the Leavitt School of Business and its approved partners will provide every student with a value-added experience. Partnerships have been established after careful consideration of program quality, institutional personnel, and safety. International study will strengthen a student's resume and provide experiences that will develop an autonomous, socially developed, capable employee.
Certificate in International Business
As the world of business becomes more global-oriented, there are more US companies based or operated outside of the US. These US companies need a workforce that understands not only the foreign markets and the needs of international customers, but also the diverse cultural and linguistic environments.
The Certificate of International Business will prepare students with the necessary skills in business, accounting, finance, management, and knowledge in international environmental aspects. While completing the requirements for the certificate, students will immerse themselves in the global business world and broaden their views of the international business industry beyond the US perspective.
Certificates are offered for the following business students:
AACSB Accredited Partner Schools 2021/2022
| Country | University/School | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | University of Calgary | National Student Exchange* |
| France | EM Normandie | Direct exchange |
| France | ESC Rennes School of Business | Direct exchange** |
| France | Excelia Group | Direct exchange |
| France | ISC Paris Business School | Direct exchange |
| Germany | University of Mannheim | Direct exchange |
| Ireland | Dublin City University | Reduced Tuition Fee Study Abroad*** |
| Mexico | University of Monterrey | Direct exchange |
| New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington | Reduced Tuition Fee Study Abroad*** |
| Portugal | University of Lisbon | Direct exchange |
| South Korea | Chung Ang University | Direct exchange |
| Switzerland | FHNW Switzerland | Direct exchange |
| United Arab Emirates | American University of Sharjah | Direct exchange |
| United Kingdom | Robert Gordon University | Direct exchange |
*National Student Exchange (https://www.nse.org/) – students pay either resident (in-state) tuition to the host university or home university tuition only.
**Direct exchange students pay home university tuition only.
***Not Direct Exchange but reduced Tuition Fee Study Abroad.