Study Abroad
You have a place in the world. Now it’s time to
find it.
Whether you plan on working in the United States or overseas after you graduate, understanding business on a global scale is an essential component of your education as a Kelley student.
Your course work focuses on the major economic, social, political, and technological trends and conditions influencing the development of the global economy. But it's speaking with local entrepreneurs in Ghana, visiting a pistachio farm and facility in Greece, or having tea and talking business with executives in India that will expose you to the real-life pulse of business today.
100 overseas programs. 37 countries.
17 languages.
IU Bloomington ranks in the top among research universities in the number of students who study abroad each year, offering more than 100 study abroad programs.
Because of Kelley’s ongoing collaboration with the Office of Overseas Study, more than 30 of those programs allow you to earn Kelley credit, and all are available for you.
How to apply
Typically, you’ll start weighing your study abroad options in your sophomore year, ready to travel in the spring semester of your junior year, after you’ve completed:
- I-Core
- Micro-economics
- Macro-economics
Read the Office of Overseas Study's eligibility requirements, where you’ll also find your application information.
Three ways you can see the world
Your path at Kelley is uniquely yours, with multiple ways to earn credit and customize your international experience to fit your academic and career calendar.
The following programs give you an opportunity to spend an entire semester immersing yourself in another culture. See yourself as a business person in a global context, develop your communication and team-building skills, and earn business credit toward your Kelley degree all at the same time.
Programs with * indicate the program is an exchange program. Exchange programs involve a special agreement between the Kelley School and other prestigious business schools around the world. As part of this agreement, IU students pay their regular IU tuition for their semester abroad.
Barcelona, Spain [for beginning to intermediate Spanish speakers who have taken courses up to HISP S250]
Barcelona, Spain [for intermediate to advanced Spanish speakers who have taken HISP S250 or above]
Barcelona, Spain: ESADE at Ramon Llull University*
Budapest, Hungary
Cairo, Egypt
Copenhagen, Denmark
Glasgow, Scotland: University of Strathclyde Business School*
Hong Kong, China: City University of Hong Kong (CityU)*
Hong Kong, China: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)*
London, England
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy: Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi*
Rouen, France
Santiago, Chile
São Paulo, Brazil
Seville, Spain
Shanghai, China
Singapore*
Sydney, Australia
Vienna, Austria
Vallendar, Germany: WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management*
Our summer study abroad programs are perfect for students who keep robust spring and fall semester academic calendars. Summer programs are six to eight weeks long, which means you don’t have to commit to a whole semester away.
Programs with an * indicate the program offers an internship option. Internship programs are open to admitted Kelley students who are in their fourth full-time semester of college and do not require ICORE or E202 prior to participation.
You can study in:
Barcelona, Spain*
Beijing, China
Cairo, Egypt
Copenhagen, Denmark
Dublin, Ireland*
London Internship Program*
London School of Economics
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Seville, Spain*
Shanghai, China*
Sydney, Australia*
Kelley Institute for Social Impact Summer International Internships*
In partnership with the Foundation for Sustainable Development
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship and economic development? Do you want to engage in global community building? Are you a hard worker with a desire to use your business skills and talents internationally? If so, you should apply for a summer international internship opportunity with the Kelley Institute for Social Impact!
Not sure if you have the time to go abroad for a whole summer or semester? Kelley's short-term study abroad options all offer international components and are three weeks or less.
Kelley in Oxford, Summer 2013
Kelley Professor Patricia McDougall-Covin will be teaching BUS-D 365: Cross Cultural Management at Jesus College in Oxford in July 2013. The course will include guest lectures by Oxford faculty and visits to companies based in the London and Oxford areas. The course will count toward the international dimension requirement and can be used as an elective toward the international business major and the management major.
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Business in a “Flat” World
BUS-P 256
Offered during the second eight weeks of the spring semester, this three-credit hour course provides an intensive introduction to globalization and emerging economies, with a specific focus on the economy, business, history, and culture of India.
Open only to Direct Admit freshmen, the course culminates with a 10-day trip to India in May. The course can be used as an elective toward the International Business major, the supply chain management major, or the information and process management major.
Admission to the course is competitive, with a maximum of 28 seats available.
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Doing Business in China
Beijing, China
BUS-D 496
Your two weeks at Peking University will cover the Chinese economic and political environment, organizational culture and HR management, marketing, and multinational corporate strategy.
It will include a case discussion and debates to engage student participation, as well as interaction with local students and visits to three Beijing-based companies. Tours of cultural sites will also be part of the experience, and will include trips to the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Hutong, and the 2008 Olympic facilities.
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Emerging Economies 2013: Chile, China, Ghana
BUS-G 256
The semester-long, three-credit Emerging Economies course includes a required international study tour over spring break. The course focuses on key economies that are transitioning between developing and developed status. For spring 2013, students will be able to choose from Chile, China, and Ghana. Admission is competitive, and accepted students may not be granted their country of choice. BUS-G 256 can be used toward the international dimension requirement and international business elective credit. Scholarships are available for eligible students.
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Business Culture in Greece 2013
BUS-X 255
The ability to learn a country’s customs and etiquette is a must in today’s business world. BUS-X 255 will introduce you to the business practices in Greece and immerse you in one of the world’s oldest cultures. The course will be offered the second eight weeks of spring 2013 and will conclude with a 10-day study tour to Athens in May.
It is open to admitted business and LAMP students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least sophomore standing. BUS-X 255 can be used toward the international dimension requirement and international business elective credit.
Admission is competitive and will be limited to 20 students.
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Sales for Social Impact: Guatemala
BUS-M 355
Offered in the Spring 2013, Sales for Social Impact is a three-credit hour, multi-disciplinary collaboration to develop sustainable solutions and business models for challenging global social issues, with support from 3M Corporation. The course includes an on-site project in rural Guatemala over spring break, where students will assist entrepreneurs with business plans they have developed in class. The course can be used as an elective toward the Marketing major, the Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation major and can be applied to the International Dimension Requirement. Admission is limited to 20 students.
