MANAGEMENT
The Department of Management and Operations encourages students to pursue a study abroad experience within their Management major. Studying Management abroad is a wonderful opportunity for you to broaden and deepen your understanding of how management and leadership function in other parts of the world.
Along with taking courses toward the Management major, students should consider personal and professional opportunities that come with studying in a foreign country, such as internships and research.
As with most other VSB majors, it is important to begin thinking and planning the study abroad process early. Early planning will allow students to have a firm understanding of what can be taken abroad and what needs to be completed on campus.
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 Management majors:
You can take up to two MGT courses abroad with the remaining courses potentially fulfilling other major, minor, core requirements or free elective credit.
MGT courses often cross-list with other VSB majors and minors – like international business for example.
If you are interested in pursuing a second major or minor, you should consult with your Clay Center advisor to understand the implications.
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 all-inclusive 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 (full year 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.
Please note for 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 to 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.