Study Abroad

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"When is the best time to study abroad? Am I eligible to study abroad? How will credits earned while studying abroad apply to my degree?"

Walton College Academic Advisors can assist you throughout the entire study abroad process. Advisors can help you explore program options, determine the best time to study abroad, discuss eligibility, and assess how the credits completed during a study abroad program can apply to your degree.

Contact Information

Walton College Student Success

Location: WCOB 328
Tel: 479-575-4622
Email: connect@walton.uark.edu

UA Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange

Location: 520 N Storer Ave.
Website: studyabroad.uark.edu
Tel: 1-479-575-7582 / Email: studyabr@uark.edu

Walton College: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

CIMBA Italy

CIMBA Italy Programs offer semester and summer programs in Italy for undergraduate students. Courses are available in business, economics, leadership, communication studies, beginning Italian and engineering. Students receive American credit from the top-ranked University of Iowa Tippie College of Business (AACSB) for courses completed as part of this program.

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International Accounting Seminar in Rome

The International Accounting Seminar program builds understanding and competence as it relates to the history of accounting, the global accounting profession, and the business and cultural environment in Italy. Students will explore accounting and auditing concepts in an international environment.

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London

The Global Business in London program will provide students to opportunity to explore the nuances of business culture and communication within the context of London, delving in to the dynamics of collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students will also engage in on-site company visits that encompasses a range of enterprises, spanning from small businesses and start-ups to innovative ventures and global leaders.

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Marketing in Rome (Summer II Session)

Marketing in Rome: Students earn credit in Consumer Behavior and Global Marketing.

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Walton College Exchange Programs

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Australia - University of Technology Sydney

Benefit from international, innovative and industry-relevant education in the heart of the global city of Sydney. UTS is a 5-minute walk from Central Station, Sydney's major transport hub, and close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Iconic attractions like Bondi Beach and the Sydney Opera House are just a short bus or train ride away.

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Australia - University of Newcastle

University of Newcastle is similar in size to the U of A, with more than 35,500, including over 7,800 international students from more than 80 countries. The university has a vibrant research culture and has enjoyed strong and increasing success in research performance. They hold a unique place in the Australian higher education sector as the most research-intensive university outside of an Australian capital city. Their research strengths lie in the important areas of health, energy and the environment, as well as science and engineering.

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Germany - Regensburg Universitaet

The University of Regensburg is a modern university situated at the southeast edge of the old historic town of Regensburg. It is a modern research-oriented university founded in 1962. The attractiveness of the university is enhanced by the appeal of the city itself, with its ever-present traces of more than 2,000 years of history.

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China - City University: Hong Kong

Especially advantageous for those without fluency in a foreign language, all courses at CityU are taught in English, so you can balance important business concepts while living in Hong Kong, a bridge between East and West.

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Japan - Kansai Gaidai University

Located in the cultural heart of Japan, our campus provides an excellent starting point from which to begin exploring a land that, by anyone's standards, is truly fascinating.

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Denmark - Aarhus Business School

Aarhus University (AU) is a top ten university among universities founded within the past 100 years. It has a long tradition of partnerships with some of the world's best research institutions and university networks.

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England - University of Essex

Internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. Our global community is a place that fuses ideas, cultures and breadth of perspectives. We're about people who love to learn how, but want to challenge why. If you are tenacious, bold, inquisitive and impatient for change, welcome home.

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England - University of Sussex

From its foundation, Sussex has had an international perspective to its academic activities and its outlook. The University attracts staff and students to its campus from over 120 different countries across the world.

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Germany - WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is a privately funded business school based in Vallendar/Koblenz and in Düsseldorf. It is a leading business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe.

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Spain - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

The mission of Carlos III University of Madrid is to contribute to the improvement of society through teaching of the highest quality and cutting-edge research in line with stringent international guidelines.

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Sweden - Jonkoping International Business School

Jönköping International Business School is recognized as the most international business school in Sweden and one of the most international in the world. Around 30% of the employees and students come from outside of Sweden.

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Study Abroad: Course Equivalencies

Explore the University of Arkansas Registrar’s Transfer Course Equivalency search engine. This list will have any class that students have previously gotten pre-approved. If a course you're interested in isn't listed here, just talk to your advisor in the Office of Study Abroad about how to get it approved and added to the list.

U of A Rome Center: Study Abroad Options

Walton College has several programs in the Rome Center. Students experience Rome as a living history book. Rome is an example of over 2,000 years of development and evolution. The present meets the ancient past in the Eternal City.

Rome is a contradictory city with visual transformations and evident stratification. It is a city of reflection and analytical thought, providing an amazing learning environment for students.

Art and Business Minor (Fall only)

Art and Business students will have the opportunity to broaden their international knowledge of business and art including international business and art history by participating in a semester long study abroad program in Rome.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Minor (Spring Only)

Spend the spring semester abroad in Rome, Italy taking business classes towards a business minor. Earn an Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor while studying in Italy's most important center for startup businesses in the country.

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Global Studies Minor (Fall or Spring Semester)

Students can earn a minor in Global Studies while studying at the Rome Center either the Fall or Spring semester.

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International Internship (Fall or Spring Semester)

Students have the opportunity to take part in an international internship in Rome while taking courses at the Rome Center. This offered during the Fall or Spring semester.

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Business Semester Experience (Fall or Spring Semester)

Spend either the fall semester or spring semester in Rome taking business courses. The city of Rome, with its rich cultural resources, offers an endless source of learning opportunities for students from all over the world.

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International Accounting Seminar in Rome

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Marketing in Rome (Summer II Session)

Marketing in Rome: Students earn credit in Consumer Behavior and Global Marketing.

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International Internships

International internships have the opportunity to extend your educational experience beyond the University of Arkansas' campus across country boundaries. It encourages critical thinking skills, flexibility, and independence; it also internationalizes your resume in big ways, preparing you to thrive in a global economy. Not only can you earn credit for your degree plan, but you can also gain international work experience and hone critical career competencies.

Additionally, there are also virtual international internships as well! These experiences allow students to globalize their education stateside, while differentiating their resumes, building essential skills that employers value, and growing their professional network. Perks include (these vary by organization): professional mentorship, interactive online orientation, professional development programming, career coaching, career readiness courses, weekly feedback meetings, e-portfolio training, completion certificates, or digital badges.

How do I get the internship? You’ll apply for one of our external partner’s programs. The Office of Study Abroad will walk you through the providers and what opportunities would best suit your needs. You can explore some of the providers at this link.

Do I get academic credit?: You must be eligible and enroll for WCOB 320V credit (see requirements to the right). You may receive up to 3 credit hours, depending on your time commitment. For example, if you were to work 20 hours per week during a 12-week program, you would be eligible for 3 credit hours.

What is the estimated cost? $1,000-$2,000 Program Fee + 1-3 credit hours Walton tuition + $105 Study Abroad Service Fee

Approved participants will receive up to 60% scholarship for the total cost of participation. 

Where do I start? Contact Mollie Fisher at mrb058@uark.edu. We will work with you to identify where the academic credit will apply toward your degree and direct you to the international internship that is best for you.

Application and Deadlines

Fall: July 20th

Spring: December 9th

Summer: April 20th

WCOB 320V International Application

Complete and submit your application after you have been accepted by a placement provider or secured your own internship.

Requirements:
To be eligible for WCOB 320V, students must have:

Successfully completed at least 60 hours (junior or senior standing)
Successfully completed the pre-business core courses
Cumulative University of Arkansas GPA of at least 2.5
An eligible job or internship (related to major or minor and career goals)
Must be working throughout the semester they are enrolled (no credit granted for past work experience)

Credit hour requirements:

1 credit hour = 120 cumulative hours of work
2 credit hours = 180 cumulative hours of work
credit hour = 240 cumulative hours of work

Study Abroad Blogs

We encurage you to document your time abroad. Not only does this keep family, friends, and supporters updated on your adventures, it also serves as a personal record of how much the study abroad experience can impact your life, and your perspectives.