ACCOUNTING
Though you cannot take specific Accounting courses abroad, there is ample opportunity to take other business and required courses abroad that give students the chance to expand cultural awareness, make new friends and grow personal and professional networks.
Accounting majors who wish to study overseas should begin the advising process as early as possible in order to determine the proper sequencing of courses to ensure they can include a summer or semester abroad into their plans. It should be noted that first-year VSB students cannot study abroad (with the exception of the Global Citizens Program), and students must meet prerequisite requirements for their overseas institution.
Tell your academic advisor that you are interested in study abroad at each registration appointment. Together, identify the best terms to go abroad, based on the courses in your four-year-plan. Some things to consider for ACC majors:
- VU students are not permitted to take ACC courses abroad
- To maximize credits, ACC majors should look to save some of the following courses for their time abroad: ECO 3108, HUM EL, SOCNATSOC, BEHASCI and THL EL
- ACC students who are completing the 150 credit-hour CPA certification have slightly more flexibility for study abroad. These students should consider programs where they are able to complete 18 credits while abroad.
- IB Co-Majors: a minimum of 6 credits of programming abroad must be completed (semester, summer or combination of two May-term programs) to fulfill requirements for the IB Co-major.
Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from more than 3,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.
The Course Approval History database is not exhaustive and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.
Don't forget - VSB has a list of policies and limitations specifically focused on study abroad. Make sure you're aware of these as you plan your overseas experience.
Please consult with your Clay Center Advisor to discuss that best time for you to study abroad.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship and fieldwork opportunities available in different regions of the world. This not only expands your personal and professional network, but gives you critical intercultural skills as well as direct hands-on experience.
*Villanova Semester: Irish Studies in Galway
*Villanova Semester: VSB Business and Culture in the Italian Context (BCIC)
City, University of London through Arcadia Abroad
CIEE Open Campus Programs
Please note all courses must be taken in the same location.
DIS - Study in Scandinavia (DIS)
IES Abroad Milan - Business Studies
Singapore Management University through Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
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If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit Passport Villanova to discover other programs.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
IB Co-Majors: a minimum of 6 credits of programming abroad must be completed (semester, summer or combination of two May-term programs) to fulfill requirements for the IB Co-major.
*Villanova Summer Business Internship in Asia - Rotates location each year
*Villanova Summer Economics & Culture of Italy
*Villanova Summer Internship and London School of Economics in London, England
*Villanova Summer Irish Studies in Galway, Ireland
*Villanova Summer at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea
*Villanova Intensive Course Abroad - May Term: Global Political Economy of the Asia-Pacific Region
*Villanova Intensive Course Abroad - May Term: International Accounting in Ireland
*Villanova Intensive Course Abroad - May Term: Operations Management in Iceland
*Villanova Intensive Course Abroad - May Term: Strategic Information Technology in Berlin Paused for 2025. Check back for 2026!
London School of Economics - Summer Program
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for an internship opportunity or something non-Accounting related. Visit Passport Villanova and explore other opportunities.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a Villanova or program application deadlines.
There are many scholarships available for students through Villanova University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.