FINANCE
The Department of Finance strongly encourages students to consider a study abroad experience within their Finance degree. Finance majors will have no problems finding programs across the globe. Since finance is so readily available, students should think about other aspects of the program they wish to consider. Along with taking courses toward the Finance major, students should consider personal and professional opportunities that come with studying in a foreign country, such as internships and research.
Finance 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 in 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 studying 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 Finance majors:
- You can take up to two FIN courses abroad with the remaining courses potentially fulfilling other major, minor, or core requirements, or free elective credit.
- Students must have appropriate VU prerequisites to take finance abroad. Pre-requisites will be listed in the Overseas Course Approval History database and in the Villanova University Course Catalog.
- Finance courses often cross-list with other VSB majors and minors, like International Business.
- Strong Finance programs are available all across the world.
- The Applied Quantitative Finance specialization is rigorous and adds a layer of academic planning when it comes to study abroad. While certaintly possible to complete AQF and study abroad, students should remain as flexible as possible and work with their academic advisor and the OEA to discuss options.
- International Business 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: Business and Culture in the Italian Context (BCIC)
*Villanova Semester: Honors Global Scholars Politics, Philosophy, Economics Cambridge
City, University of London through Arcadia Abroad
DIS - Study in Scandinavia (DIS)
With sites in Copenhagen and Stockholm, DIS offers programs in Business, Economics, Finance, and more. The included study tours are a great draw for many students.
Singapore Management University through Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
IES Abroad offers supported direct enrollment and study center-based programs in a variety of locations around the world.
London School of Economics (yearlong program)
Looking for more?
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.
International Business 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. 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 the 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.