Center for International Business Studies

Introduction to Overseas Study Opportunites for Undergraduate Business Majors: Making a decision to study abroad will be an enriching life experience that you will always remember! This experience will benefit you in many ways, both personally and professionally.  Countries, as well as companies, value employees with global experience and knowledge of other cultures.  Think of it this way ... business has been global in the PAST, is global TODAY, and will continue to be global TOMORROW.

Benefits:  When you participate in one of our programs, you will gain both academic and cultural experience that will change your preception of the United States, the world and the way business is conducted globally.

Planning Ahead:  If you plan for your study abroad experience early (sophomore year), you should be able to:

• take advantage of several college and university scholarships
• complete the overseas study experience within the hours required for your undergraduate degree

Program types:  Mays Business School sponsors two types of overseas study abroad opportunities

1.  Reciprocal Educational Exchange Programs (REEP) - (Semester or Academic Year)  These programs offer the opportunity for complete "immersion" into a partner country's academic environment and culture.  You will attend classes with the students from that country and interact closely with them.  You remain officially enrolled at TAMU for 12 credit hours of course work, pay tuition and fees to TAMU and will be exempt from paying tuition and fees to the overseas institution.  Most REEP partners offer business courses in English.  Information on each program is found in the Mays UG REEP Programs Grid.

STEPS TO APPLY:  Start early to plan your program, check for application deadlines (TAMU application deadlines:  March 1 - Fall Programs and September 15 - Spring Programs) and follow the steps below: 

• Review the Mays UG REEP Programs Grid.  This includes all Mays REEP programs, and lists the country, schools, semester dates, estimated cost and other information.
• In the grid, you will also find links to the foreign university's website where you will find information about the university, courses, housing, campus life, the country and more!
• Review Mays Reciprocal Program Timeline
• Meet with an Undergraduate Program Advisor in UPO (Wehner 238) or your major department advisor to discuss overseas course options and degree requirements.
• Once your advisor has approved your participation, meet with Ms. Karen Burke (Mays Exchange Program Coordinator) in Wehner 230D.
• Complete the TAMU Study Abroad Online Application - How To Apply
• Once Ms. Burke has nominated you to the overseas partner review scholarship opportunities.
• Read the Study Abroad Handbook and Study Abroad Travel Preparation Tips

2.  Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs - (Summer & Short-term Programs)  On Mays faculty-led study abroad programs, our professors will take a selected group of MAYS undergraduate students to a foreign location to offer international business and culture/economic environment courses in order to expose students to critical business and cultural developments abroad.  Although you will be taking classes in a foreign location, your classmates will be AGGIES.  Most Mays study abroad programs will be conducted in the summer, and will last 4 to 5 weeks in duration.  Other short-term (two weeks) Mays faculty-led study abroad programs are also being planned.  Because of the varying duration of the programs, the credit hours gained will depend on the respective program (3-6 credit hours).  Students will register at TAMU for the courses and pay the tuition, program participation fee, the TAMU study abroad administration fee and airfare.  Ideally, you will want to participate in a study abroad during the summer anytime after your sophomore year.

STEPS TO APPLY:  Start early to plan your program, check for application deadlines, and follow the steps below:

• Review Mays UG Study Abroad Programs Grid.  This grid lists all summer and short-term study abroad programs sponsored by Mays for the coming year. The grid lists the country, dates, courses offered and program costs.
• In the grid, you will also find links to the one page program flyer with a comprehensive overview of the faculty-led program.
• Choose your program.  Scroll down to the Mays UG Study Abroad Application page link. 
• Click on the appropriate APPLY NOW link to begin your online application in StudioAbroad.
• After you submit your online application, it will be processed as follows:

• View and download the TIMELINE.  The TIMELINE is important because it provides you with ALL the important DEADLINE dates, meeting information, and other program specifics.
• Visit Scholarships & Financial Aid website
• Read the Study Abroad Handbook and Study Abroad Travel Preparation Tips

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