ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Students hoping to broaden their perspectives on global markets, innovative business models, entrepreneurial practices, and creative problem-solving strategies are encouraged to study abroad.
Students can explore the impact of business practices on shaping industries beyond the U.S. while engaging in immersive professional experiences. In an increasingly global market, studying abroad offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your skills, broaden your perspective, and prepare for the next step in your career.
Entrepreneurship majors should begin the study abroad advising process as early as possible to make study abroad fit into the four year curriculum. Tell your academic advisor that you are interested in study abroad at each registration appointment. Together, identify the best terms to go abroad, for summer or semester, based on the courses in your four-year-plan.
Specific things to consider: NEEDS TO BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC ENTR PLANNING INFO
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- The ENTR program will consider overseas courses towards the major as long as those courses have an appropriate VU equivalent.
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 - CPS 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.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available overseas.
What does an international internship (and the process) look like?
CPS encourages students to consider programs that provide practical experiences. Internships are wonderful ways to gain hands-on, professional experience.
Internship opportunities exist within many of our programs, both through VU and partner programs. An internship pairs in-class instruction with hands on experience. Internships are generally 150 hours, total, for three-VU credits.
The internship placement process is based on individual student interests: academic, professional, and personal. Working with the placement team, students will enunciate these skills through both written essays and in-person/virtual interviews. Once a placement is assigned, the student has the opportunity to research and interview with the employer to ensure a good mutual fit.
Internship programs often combine coursework to allow students to continue with their studies while earning credit for the internship.
Summer Internship Opportunities
These programs are generally a minimum of 6-weeks long.
Villanova Summer Internship Programs
CIEE Summer Intern + Study Abroad (6 weeks, internship + course)
VU Partner Programs - Internship Opportunities
Semester Internship Opportunities
Semester internship opportunities exist within a wide variety of programs and partners.
Click here to see our semester program internship program offerings
Due to sequencing, students should work with their academic advisor to determine the best time to study abroad.
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibilty to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. 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.
Villanova University Summer Programs
*Villanova Intensive Course Abroad: European Innovation Academy in Porto, Portugal
London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School
*Three 3-week sessions available
Villanova Course-embedded Travel
International opportunities are embedded within a semester or yearlong on-campus classes in many departments, which provide students with the opportunity to connect classroom learning with onsite studies.
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. Find something you like? Discuss it with your OEA advisor!
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 so 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.
Student Funding Opportunities through the University Career Center