Education Abroad Guide for Gatton College Business Majors

Sharpen your soft skills and gain global experience that sets you apart by participating in an education abroad program during your time at UK. Gatton College offers a variety of programs that will keep you on track for graduation.

What are my options?

Semester Study Abroad: Spend a semester abroad taking classes needed for your degree.

Partner Programs
- Study at a foreign university through a program facilitated by a full-service study abroad provider
- Housing and group activities are arranged by the partner organization
- Program fee, billed by the partner organization, includes tuition, housing, excursions, and support services
Exchange & Direct Programs
- More immersive experience at a host university, requiring greater independence
- Exchange programs: Pay a program fee through UK that is comparable to your standard tuition rate
- Direct programs: Pay tuition directly to the international university at their visiting student tuition rate

Short-Term Study Abroad: Travel abroad during an academic break, earning credit for your degree.

UK Faculty-Directed Programs
- Study abroad with other Gatton and/or UK students, completing 1-2 courses taught by UK faculty
- Program fee billed through your student account includes coursework, housing, and group activities
Partner Programs
- Similar structure and support as described for semester partner programs but with sessions lasting 3-5 weeks
- Good option if faculty-directed programs offered through Gatton College don’t meet your needs

International Internships: Gain international and professional experience simultaneously by completing an
internship for academic credit with an organization aligned with your interests. A guaranteed internship placement,
housing, and group activities are arranged by a partner organization. Typical duration: 8-12 weeks.

Start planning now!

Attend a First Steps Session
1. Learn the basics about education abroad so that you can start the planning process with confidence.
  Visit the UK Education Abroad website to view the schedule and sign up for a session.
Plan Courses with your Academic Advisor
1. Discuss recommended courses to complete during your intended EA term to stay on track for graduation. This
  step is especially important if you are participating in a semester program.
Find Your Program
1. Browse options using the Program Search tool, carefully reviewing the “Program Costs” tab of each brochure
  page. Confirm how credit will transfer using the Course Equivalency Management System (CEMS). Meet with
  Katherine Hale for guidance selecting your program or planning courses and funding.
Complete Program and Scholarship Applications
1. Apply for your program, starting with the UK program application. Apply for scholarships through UK Education
  Abroad and Gatton College (through Scholarship Universe). Browse additional scholarships on the Education
  Abroad website. You may also be able to apply your existing financial aid towards EA costs.

Recommended Programs for Business Majors - 2027 Guide

Key:
SU = Summer
F = Fall semester
S = Spring semester
SP-E = Spring-embedded (short travel experience embedded in a spring semester course)
● = 3+ courses typically offered in the specified discipline
○ = 1-2 courses available in the specified discipline
* Indicates lower than average program cost

Short-Term (Summer or Spring Break)

SHORT-TERM (SUMMER OR SPRING BREAK)	Location	Term(s)	ACC	ECO	FIN	MGT	MKT	AN	Course(s) Offered
Business Goes Global: Corporate Finance & Strategic Communication in Paris	Paris, France	SU		○	○				FIN 300, CIS 300, and ECO 310 (select 2 for up to 6 credits)
Cross-Cultural Connections in Leeds*	Leeds, United Kingdom	SP-E						○	AN 300 spring semester course with spring break in Leeds
Culture and Business in Morocco	Rabat, Morocco	SU			○				FIN 445 (3 credits) and/or MCL 390 (3 credits)
Double Decker Decisions: Financial Thinking Meets Consumer Insights	London, United Kingdom	SU	○				○		ACC 200 & MKT 300 (6 credits) - Must take both
Beyond the Alps: Exploring Slovenia's Economy	Slovenia & Austria	SU		○					ECO 370 (3 credits)
Global Leadership & Services Marketing in Peru*	Lima & Cusco, Peru	SU				○	○		MGT 411 and/or MGT/MKT 530 (3-6 credits)
Global Marketing Perspectives: An Immersive European Experience	Innsbruck, Austria	SU					○		MKT 435 (3 credits)
International Business & Services Marketing: The Prague & Munich Experience	Czech Republic & Germany	SU				○	○		MGT 309 and/or MGT/MKT 530 (3-6 credits)
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management in Italy	Florence & Rome, Italy	SU			○				FIN 485 (3 credits)
Trading International Securities Markets and Series 66 Exam Prep	London, United Kingdom	SU			○				FIN 460 & 490 (6 credits) - 2 sections

SHORT-TERM (SUMMER OR SPRING BREAK)	Location	Term(s)	ECO	FIN	MGT	MKT	Special Notes
Explore First: Careers, Cultures & Connections* via UK Faculty-Directed	London or Dublin	SU		Career exploration elective credit			For first generation college students. Almost fully funded!
International Internships via various partner program providers	Multiple options	SU		Custom internship placements			Variety of business fields
John Cabot University via API	Rome, Italy	SU	○	○	●	●
Korea University via WorldStrides	Seoul, South Korea	SU		○	○	○	Course offerings vary each summer
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona via WorldStrides	Barcelona, Spain	SU		○	○	○

Semester Programs

SEMESTER PROGRAMS	Location	Term(s)	ACC	ECO	FIN	MGT	MKT	AN	Additional Info
FEATURED: Gatton Global Leadership Experience: Rome via AIFS	Rome, Italy	S		○	○	○	○	○	CIS 300, AN 300 & IB minor courses. Optional PT internship.
Anglo-American University via Worldstrides	Prague, Czech Republic	F & S	○	○	○	●	●		Offers several pre-major and college core courses.
Corvinus University of Budapest via API	Budapest, Hungary	F & S		○	○	●	●
Florence Unviersity of the Arts via Worldstrides	Florence, Italy	F & S		○	●	○	●		Alternate program in Florence: Lorenzo de' Medici (API)
Global Campus in Seville* via Worldstrides	Sevilla, Spain	F & S		●	○	○	○		Alternate program in Seville: Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Reykjavik University via API	Reykjavik, Iceland	F & S		○	●	●	●
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona via WorldStrides	Barcelona, Spain	F & S		○	○	●	○		Alternate program in Barcelona: Universidad Pompeu Fabra
University of Nicosia via Global Semesters	Nicosia, Cyprus	F & S	●	●	○	●	●

SEMESTER PROGRAMS	Location	Term(s)	ACC	ECO	FIN	MGT	MKT	AN	Additional Info
Burgundy School of Business (BSB)* via exchange	Dijon, France	F		○	○	○	○		$3,000 Gatton exchange scholarship available!
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS)* via exchange	Lancaster, United Kingdom	F & S	○	●	●	●	●	○	Gatton exchange scholarship available!
Massey University* via direct enrollment	New Zealand (multiple cities)	F & S	○	●	●	●	●	●	Campuses in Auckland, Wellington, & Pamerston North
Maynooth University* via exchange	Maynooth, Ireland	F & S	○	●	●	●	●	○	30 minutes from Dublin
OST Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences* via exchange	St. Gallen, Switzerland	F & S		○	○	○	○		Gatton exchange scholarship available!
University of Sussex* via exchange	Brighton, England	F & S	○	●	●	●	●		1 hour from London
Universidad de los Andes* via exchange	Santiago, Chile	F		○	○	○	○		$3,000 Gatton exchange scholarship available!
Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)* via exchange	Vienna, Austria	F & S	○	●	○	●	●		Gatton exchange scholarship available!
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management* via exchange	Vallendar, Germany	F & S		●	●	●	●	○	Gatton exchange scholarship available!

These aren't the only options!

Visit ea.uky.edu to browse all approved programs.

Questions?

Email Katherine Hale (katherine.hale@uky.edu) or visit international.uky.edu/ea/connect to schedule a meeting.

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