INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The Department of Management and Operations not only encourages but also requires students to pursue a study abroad experience within their International Business co-major. International Business coursework is generally quite available, and co-majors will be able to study abroad with programs that offer a nice complement of major and co-major coursework. Along with taking courses toward the International Business co-major, students should consider personal and professional opportunities that come with studying in a foreign country, such as internships and research.
International Business co-majors/minors 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 International Business co-majors:
International Business must be paired with another major.
This program pulls from other VSB disciplines, so finding IB courses abroad is usually relatively straightforward.
- Students must take an international course in their major if it is offered.
- There is also an international HIS or SOCNATSCI requirement that students may complete abroad.
- Students may work towards, or often times, complete the IB foreign language requirement while overseas.
- 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: Urbino Semester Program
Two exciting academic tracks: BCIC (Business and Culture in the Italian Context) or CoSMIC (Communication, Society and Marketing in the Italian Context)
*Villanova Semester: Irish Studies in Galway
City, University of London through Arcadia Abroad
London School of Economics through Arcadia Abroad (yearlong program)
Boston University - London
Incorporates an internship into the semester and has IB courses available to take.
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 the Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
IES Abroad
IES Abroad offers supported direct enrollment and study center-based programs in a variety of locations around the world.
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 the 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. 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.