Undergraduate Short-Term Programs

How much does it cost to study abroad on a faculty-led program?

The cost of a faculty-led program will vary widely depending on the destination. However, scholarships are awarded automatically to students who study abroad to help offset the cost. Students can also apply for UC's Lead and Grow Grant for additional funding. Read more about how to fund a study abroad program. 

Can I get course credit for a faculty-led program?
Yes! Each program is embedded in a 3-credit hour, in-person course on campus that takes place for the duration of a semester. The programs count for degree-specific electives depending on the topic and content of the course.

One faculty-led program will also satisfy three credits of a business student's study abroad/foreign language/culture course requirement.

Will I miss my other classes while I am travelling on a faculty-led program?
The travel portion of each program takes place during Spring Break, May Break, or Winter Break, so students will not miss regular class meetings.

Are faculty-led programs competitive?
Yes. Students must complete an application to participate in a faculty-led program, as each one has a maximum of 20-24 students. Essay responses, major, and the completion of prerequisites are all taken into consideration when students are selected. A minimum of 2.5 GPA is required.

Are the program destinations safe?
UC International and the Lindner International Programs Office are always monitoring the safety of the countries and areas where we send our students. Your safety abroad is our No. 1 priority.

Can I study abroad more than once?
Absolutely. Our programs are designed in a way that students can study abroad multiple times throughout their undergraduate career; however, students are not able to participate in more than one faculty-led program within the same semester.

Can I bring my spouse, partner, or family member with me when I travel abroad?
Faculty-led programs are intensive academic experiences, where you will be engaged in company visits, coursework, networking opportunities, and other activities abroad. You are expected to take part in all planned activities and to integrate with the group. It is our policy not to allow students to bring guests (spouses, partners, family members, etc.) on study abroad programs. 

Each faculty-led program can apply toward a degree-specific elective depending on the topic and content of the course. Students should speak with their academic advisor if they have questions about their specific degree requirements.

Business Economics/BA Economics degree elective:
    - Australia: INTB5022
    - India: INTB5033
    - Ireland and Scotland: INTB3096
    - Switzerland: INTB3095

Business Law and Ethics certificate elective:
    - Croatia & the Netherlands: INTB5028

Finance degree elective:
    - Ghana: INTB5029
    - Ireland and Scotland: INTB3096
    - United Kingdom: INTB5019

Industrial Management degree elective:
    - Chile: INTB5012 

Information Systems degree elective:
    - Ireland and Scotland: INTB3096

Insurance & Risk Management degree elective:
    - Germany & England: INTB4030

International Business degree elective: All faculty-led programs
        - International Finance/Accounting/Economics elective:
                 - Australia: INTB5022
                 - Germany & England: INTB4030
                 - India: INTB5033
                 - Ireland and Scotland: INTB3096
                 - Switzerland: INTB3095
                 - United Kingdom: INTB5019 
        - International Management elective: 
                - Brazil: INTB5034
                - Chile: INTB5012
                - Spain: INTB5027
                - United Arab Emirates: INTB5023
        - International Marketing elective:
                - Colombia: INTB3094
                - Italy: INTB3090
                - South Africa: INTB3093

Marketing degree elective:   
    - Colombia: INTB3094
    - Italy: INTB3090
    - South Africa: INTB3093

Operations Management degree elective:
    - Chile: INTB5012

Real Estate degree elective:
    - United Kingdom: INTB5019

Australia - INTB5022: Economics of Immigration with Professor Nicolas Williams
Pre-requisites: ECON 1001, ECON 1002, INTB 3080

Chile - INTB5012: Doing Business in Chile with Professor Ruth Seiple
Pre-requisites: MKTG 2080, INTB 3080, OM 3080

India - INTB5033: Doing Business in India with Professor Asawari Deshmukh
Pre-requisites: ECON 1001, ECON 1002

United Arab Emirates - INTB5023: Doing Business in the Middle East with Professor Chuck Matthews
Pre-requisites: MKTG 2080, INTB 3080, MGMT 3080

Colombia – INTB3094: Social Entrepreneurship with Sue Mantel, PhD
Pre-requisite: MKTG2080

United Kingdom – INTB5019: Real Estate Development with Gary Painter, PhD
Pre-requisite: FIN3080   

Croatia and the Netherlands – INTB5028: International Negotiations with Professor Whitney Westrich, JD
Pre-requisites: MKTG2080, BLAW2080, INTB3080

Italy – INTB3090: International Retailing with Professor Dianne Hardin
Pre-requisite: MKTG2080

South Africa – INTB3093: Empowering Small Business Owners with Professor Karen Manning
Pre-requisite: MKTG2080 

Switzerland – INTB3095: Crypto Valley with Professor Michael Jones
Pre-requisites: ECON1001, ECON1002

Mexico – INTB2014: Cultural Competence with Lee Armstrong
Open to freshman Lindner Business Honors students only

Czech Republic and Albania – INTB3080H: Global Business Environment with Michelle Johns, PhD
Open to Lindner Business Honors, PACEsetters, Universty Honors students, and traditional business students with a 3.4 or higher GPA only

Australia – INTB5022: Economics of Immigration with Professor Asawari Deshmukh
Pre-requisites: ECON1001, ECON1002, INTB3080

Brazil – INTB5034: Leadership and Sustainability with Professor Mike Wagner
Pre-requisites: INTB3080, MGMT3080

Chile - INTB5012: Doing Business in Chile with Professor Ruth Seiple
Pre-requisites: MKTG 2080, INTB 3080, OM 3080

Ghana – INTB5029: Microfinance and the Informal Economy with Charles Appeadu, PhD
Pre-requisites: INTB3080, FIN3080 

United Arab Emirates – INTB5023: Doing Business in the Middle East with Professor Chuck Matthews
Pre-requisites: MKTG2080, INTB3080, MGMT3080

Germany and England – INTB4030: IRM Global Destinations with Annette Hofmann, PhD
Pre-requisite: FIN3080; preference given to IRM majors/minors who have taken IRM3090

Ireland and Scotland – INTB3096: Global FinTech with Professor Dave Rapien
Pre-requisites: ECON1001, ECON1002, IS2080

Italy – INTB3090: International Retailing
Pre-requisite: MKTG2080

South Africa – INTB3093: Empowering Small Business Owners with Professor Karen Manning
Pre-requisite: MKTG2080

Spain – INTB5027: Cross-Cultural Management with Professor Gema Bahns
Pre-requisites: INTB3080, MGMT3080

Mexico – INTB2014: Cultural Competence with Lee Armstrong
Open to freshman Lindner Business Honors students only

Czech Republic and Albania – INTB3080H: Global Business Environment with Michelle Johns, PhD
Open to Lindner Business Honors, PACEsetters, Universty Honors students, and traditional business students with a 3.4 or higher GPA only