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 major-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.

Australia - INTB5022: Economics of Immigration with Professor Nicolas Williams
Open to students who have taken ECON 1001, ECON 1002, INTB 3080

Chile - INTB5012: Doing Business in Chile with Professor Ruth Seiple
Open to students who have taken MKTG 2080, INTB 3080, OM 3080

India - INTB5033: Doing Business in India with Professor Asawari Deshmukh
Open to students who have taken ECON 1001, ECON 1002

United Arab Emirates - INTB5023: Doing Business in the Middle East with Professor Chuck Matthews
Open to students who have taken MKTG 2080, INTB 3080, MGMT 3080

Colombia – INTB3094: Social Entrepreneurship with Sue Mantel, PhD
Open to students who have taken MKTG2080

United Kingdom – INTB5019: Real Estate/Finance with Gary Painter, PhD
Open to students who have taken FIN3080

Croatia – INTB5028: International Negotiations with Professor Whitney Westrich, JD
Open to students who have taken MKTG2080, BLAW2080, INTB3080

Italy – INTB3090: International Retailing with Professor Dianne Hardin
Open to students who have taken MKTG2080

South Africa – INTB3093: Empowering Small Business Owners with Professor Karen Manning
Open to students who have taken MKTG2080

Switzerland – INTB3095: Crypto Valley with Professor Michael Jones
Open to students who have taken ECON1001, ECON1002

Mexico – INTB2014: Cross 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, and Universty Honors students only 

Australia - INTB5022: Economics of Immigration with Professor Nicolas Williams
Open to students who have taken ECON 1001, ECON 1002, INTB 3080

Ghana – INTB5029: Microfinance and the Informal Economy with Charles Appeadu, PhD
Open to students who have taken INTB3080, FIN3080 

United Arab Emirates - INTB5023: Doing Business in the Middle East with Professor Chuck Matthews
Open to students who have taken MKTG 2080, INTB 3080, MGMT 3080

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

Italy – INTB3090: International Retailing
Open to students who have taken MKTG2080

South Africa – INTB3093: Empowering Small Business Owners with Professor Karen Manning
Open to students who have taken MKTG2080

Spain – INTB5027: Cross-Cultural Management with Professor Gema Bahns
Open to students who have taken INTB3080, MGMT3080