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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.
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.
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.
Marketing in Rome (Summer II Session)
Marketing in Rome: Students earn credit in Consumer Behavior and Global Marketing.
Walton College Exchange Programs
View the BSBA and BSIB Exchange Program Curriculum Map
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marketing in Rome (Summer II Session)
Marketing in Rome: Students earn credit in Consumer Behavior and Global Marketing.
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.
Belize
- Brooke A. https://brookeswanderings.wordpress.com
- Austin J. https://thehogabroad.wordpress.com
- Julie N. https://belizeadventuresblog.wordpress.com
- Emily P. http://canthardlybelizeit.blogspot.com
- Tyler P. https://travelingarkansasgirl.wordpress.com
- Samuel W. https://therazorbackabroad.wordpress.com
Brazil
- Christian B. https://mexicangringoinrio.wordpress.com/
- Jacob B. http://studyabroadarkansas.blogspot.com/2018/06/an-unforgettable-experience-hogsabroad.html
- Ryan B. https://ryanebacks.wordpress.com/
- Kelsey W. https://wheelsinbrazil.wordpress.com/
Chile
China
- Thai D. https://thaidangua.wordpress.com/
- Kennedy H. https://imfineinchina.wordpress.com/blog/
- Molly J. https://worldwidewop.wordpress.com/
- Howard L. https://iamhowardly.wordpress.com/
- Alkesandra M. https://travelingwithaleksie.wordpress.com/
- April R. https://asummerinchina.wordpress.com/
- Alison T. https://alison725.wordpress.com/
- Mengchen Z. https://mengchenzhou.wordpress.com/
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
- Corey T. https://coreyinprague.wordpress.com/
Denmark
- Jennifer B. https://jenniferbuss.wordpress.com/
- Kelsey B. https://kelseyindenmark.wordpress.com/
- Lauren B. https://laurenindenmarkblog.wordpress.com/
- Meaghan P. https://meaghanshus.wordpress.com/
France
- Margaret T. https://anadventureinreims.wordpress.com/
Germany
- Claire B. http://arazorbackontherhine.wordpress.com/
- Nastassja T. https://nastassjasadventuresingermany.wordpress.com/
India
- Nicole D. https://www.instagram.com/NikkiinIndia
- Ann Carol F. https://instagram.com/acinindia/
- Warren F. https://warrenstriptoindia.wordpress.com/
- Grayson G. https://thegenesiscorp.wordpress.com/
- Kelly H. http://www.instagram.com/kellytakesdelh
- Wheeler R. https://wheelerinindia.wordpress.com/
- Samantha S. https://saminindiablog.wordpress.com/
- Sean S. http://seanandthemonkeys.wordpress.com/
- Megan T. http://megtoindia.wordpress.com/
- Seth W. https://sethinindia.wordpress.com/
Ireland
- Mallory K. https://malpaldublingal.wordpress.com/
- Rachel K. https://racheltravelsabroad.wordpress.com/
- Lori M. https://miller1979.wordpress.com/
- Ethan W. https://ewagnerireland.wordpress.com/
- Meghan Z. https://megsirishadventure.wordpress.com/
Italy
- Brittany B. https://littlebinitaly.wordpress.com/
- Jenna B. https://jeninrome.wordpress.com/
- Christine C. https://christineinitaly.wordpress.com/
- Madison H. https://madisonhey.wordpress.com/
- Trevor I. https://ivyinitalyblog.wordpress.com/
- Cathleen L. https://unestateromana.wordpress.com/
- Aleksandra M. https://perlatravelsinpanama.wordpress.com/
- Austin M. https://austinmerimoninitaly.wordpress.com/
- Braden M. https://studyflorence.wordpress.com/
- Cole M. https://colemoreano.wordpress.com/
- Davis M. https://davisgoestoitaly.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/study-abroad-introduction/
- Elena M. https://elenamacaluso.wordpress.com/
- Emily M. https://wanderwithemily.wordpress.com/
- Nicole M. http://www.nicoletakeseurope.wordpress.com/
- Rodney M. https://rockomckenna.wordpress.com/
- Madison N. https://graziemilleitalia.wordpress.com/
- Erin P. https://eringoestoeuropeblog.wordpress.com/
- Amy S. https://amysnotinarkansasanymore.wordpress.com/
- Matthew S. https://rstewartstudyabroad.wordpress.com/
- Samuel S. https://samgoestoitalyblog.wordpress.com/
- Scott S. https://www.instagram.com/scottsimsabroad/
- Austin T. https://austintakesitaly.wordpress.com/
- Margo T. https://margoturner.wordpress.com/
- Taylor T. https://taylertrantham.wordpress.com/
- Allison V. https://allisonitaly.wordpress.com/2016/05/26/allison-goes-to-italy/
Japan
- Macarena A. https://macarenainjapan.wordpress.com/about/
- Hallie B. https://hallieburlew.wordpress.com/
- Kendell B. https://misadventuresinjapan.wordpress.com/
- Jessica L. https://discoveringikigai.wordpress.com/
- John M. https://www.instagram.com/jbmaus
- Cody N. https://nelsonnook.wordpress.com/
- Madison N. https://arigatogozaimasujapan.wordpress.com/
- Harley P. https://harleyphelpsblog.wordpress.com/
- Samuel P. https://phantastictraveltojapan.wordpress.com/
- Robert S. https://jstapp2015.wordpress.com/
Mexico
Mozambique
- Brooke A. https://brookesmozambiqueadventure.wordpress.com/
- Emily E. http://sororitygirlgoneglobal.weebly.com/
- Jessica G. http://totheendoftheearth.weebly.com/
- Annika P. https://takingafrica.wordpress.com/
- Caleb P. https://calebpetersen.wordpress.com/
- Katherine P. https://katherineinpanama2015.wordpress.com/
- Anna T. https://annainmozambique.wordpress.com/
Panama
- Delia A. http://wordpress.uark.edu/sustainablearkansas/2017/05/01/delia-arauz/
- Claire B. https://clairebeach9.wordpress.com/
- Madysen B. https://pensiveinpanama.wordpress.com/
- Cordarius E. https://ahogabroad.wordpress.com/
- Edward E. https://daltonevansinpanama.wordpress.com/
- Emma F. https://emmagoestopanama.wordpress.com/blog/
- Cristal H. https://vloom.wordpress.com/blog/
- Haley H. https://haleyjanaepanama.wordpress.com/
- Kathryn H. https://katinpanama.wordpress.com/
- Ryan H. https://ryanhancock18.wordpress.com/
- Trevor I. https://www.instagram.com/trevortakespanama
- Perla M. https://perlatravelsinpanama.wordpress.com/
- Christen P. https://christenpruitt.wordpress.com/
- Lauren P. https://laurenmeetspanama.wordpress.com/
- Manuela P. https://manupru.wordpress.com/
- Brandon R. https://bjrmusings.wordpress.com/
- Daniel R. https://daninpanamablog.wordpress.com/
- Hannah S. https://hannahinpanama.wordpress.com/
- Jonathon S. https://theslowsteamer.wordpress.com/
- Yuki S. https://yukiinpanama.wordpress.com/
- Olivia T. https://orthomasblog.wordpress.com/
- Sadie W. https://sadieinpanama.wordpress.com/
Russia
Semester at Sea
- Jordan S. https://suitelifeofsanti.wordpress.com/
Spain
- Anabel B. https://boozabroad.wordpress.com/
- Evelyn B. https://evelynenspain.wordpress.com/
- Yulia B. https://yuliainspain.wordpress.com/
- Alyssa H. https://alyssanicolehickswcob.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/blog-post-title/
- Jessica K. https://jessicavaaespana.wordpress.com/
- Eric M. https://ericmabrymadrid.wordpress.com/
- Gabriela M. https://gjmolina.wordpress.com/
- Gabrielle M. https://gabriellemuscari.wordpress.com/
- Evan P. http://wordpress.uark.edu/sustainablearkansas/2016/04/27/evan-page/
- Meghan S. https://meghanshirling.wordpress.com/2016/05/23/getting-to-know-me/
- Jacob W. https://jacobinspainblog.wordpress.com/
Sweden
- Anna A. https://annatakessweden.wordpress.com/
- Andrew M. https://andrewmajzner.wordpress.com/
- Nathanael M. https://nathanaelmickelsonatjibs.wordpress.com/
- Scott Y. https://scottyoull.wordpress.com/
United Kingdom
- Graham H. https://grahaminternabroadlondon.wordpress.com/
- Reed R. https://reedingatcolchester.wordpress.com/
Vietnam
- Heather B. https://heathertakesvietnam.wordpress.com/
- Jessica B. https://baughsadventure.wordpress.com/
- Cordarius E. https://hogsandvietnam.wordpress.com/
- SeungJae L. https://sjinnam.wordpress.com/
- Daniel M. https://danielmitlyngvietnamstudyabroad2016.wordpress.com/
- Hailey P. https://haileygoestovietnam.wordpress.com/
- Will P. https://willinvietnam.wordpress.com/
- Abbey V. https://abbeyabroadblog.wordpress.com/
- Thea W. https://theagoesabroad.wordpress.com/