Global experiences are a vital component of contemporary business education. Elon University partners with universities and third-party providers around the world to provide you with an immersive learning experience in a global academic journey. The programs below are recommended by the Love School of Business for you to earn business credit toward your LSB major/minor.
Meet with a Global Education Center advisor
View program opportunities by type:
Direct-enrollment programs (semester/year)
Stand-alone & hybrid programs (semester/year)
Winter Term & other short-term programs
Summer opportunities
International Business Dual Degree Programs
Direct-enrollment programs
These are semester- and year-long programs in which students take all classes at a local university. Review our Program Categories page for more information on program models.
Australia, Perth: Curtin University
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.75 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Courses are majors; individual courses are called ‘units’.
- Pay attention to when units are offered; semester 1 is our spring semester, while semester 2 is our fall semester.
- Remember that in the Southern Hemisphere the academic year is usually reversed; summer break is December and January, while the academic year generally runs from February – June (semester 1) and July – November (semester 2).
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Australia, Sydney: The University of Sydney
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.0 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Courses are majors; individual courses are called ‘units of study’.
- Pay attention to when units of study are offered; semester 1 is our spring semester, while semester 2 is our fall semester.
- Remember that in the Southern Hemisphere the academic year is usually reversed; summer break is December and January, while the academic year generally runs from February – June (semester 1) and July – November (semester 2).
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be comparable to a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Chile, Santiago: Liberal Arts (CIEE)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Students must be proficient in Spanish to participate in this program as students will take courses taught in Spanish at local institutions.
- Only business courses taken at Universidad de Chile or Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile will be counted in LSB majors; Universidad Diego Portales courses will not count in LSB majors.
- The reality of the academic system in Chile is such that course listings and availability are not determined until immediately prior to the start of university classes in a given semester. The final list of courses is available during the first two weeks of the program.
- Remember that in the Southern Hemisphere the academic year is usually reversed; summer break is December and January, while the academic year generally runs from February – June (semester 1) and July – November (semester 2).
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Ecuador, Quito: Universidad San Francisco de Quito (UNCW)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.75 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Students must be proficient in Spanish to participate in this program as students will take courses taught in Spanish at USFQ.
- The academic calendar of this program generally aligns with Elon but students may not be able to do winter term courses.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Egypt, Cairo: The American University in Cairo
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.0 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- No prior experience with Arabic language is required to participate in this program.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be comparable to a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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France, Reims: NEOMA
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.75 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Carefully review the ‘Academics’ section of the brochure page for important information on course availability and registration.
- Students should have taken some French prior to participation.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Germany, Frankfurt: Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.0 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- No prior experience with German language is necessary as all courses are taught in English.
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New Zealand, Dunedin: University of Otago (Arcadia)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.0 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Subjects are majors; individual courses are called ‘papers’.
- Pay attention to when papers are offered; semester 1 is our spring semester, while semester 2 is our fall semester.
- Remember that in the Southern Hemisphere the academic year is usually reversed; summer break is December and January, while the academic year generally runs from February – June (semester 1) and July – November (semester 2).
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be comparable to a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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New Zealand, Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington (Arcadia)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.7 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Pay attention to when courses are offered; semester 1 is our spring semester, while semester 2 is our fall semester.
- Remember that in the Southern Hemisphere the academic year is usually reversed; summer break is December and January, while the academic year generally runs from February – June (semester 1) and July – November (semester 2).
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be comparable to a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Singapore, Singapore: Nanyang Technological University
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.2 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- English is one of the official languages of Singapore, and most courses at NTU are taught in English.
- NTU is a challenging academic environment and applicants should be highly motivated to succeed academically.
- Class placements are not guaranteed and students should have backup options.
- As this program is an exchange program, NTU will usually only accept a small number of Elon students each semester.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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South Korea, Seoul: Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.7 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- SKKU offers a wide variety of courses taught in English.
- SKKU’s spring calendar allows students to participate in Winter Term courses on campus.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Spain, Bilbao: Business, International Relations, and Spanish Language (API)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.75 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Courses are offered on this program both in English and in Spanish.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Spain, Madrid: ICADE Business School
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.75 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Students do not have to be proficient in Spanish to participate in this program as many courses are taught in English.
- Students on this program are responsible for securing their own housing through organizations recommended by ICADE.
- Students should be careful to note whether courses are offered in fall or spring when reviewing the course catalog.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be less than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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United Kingdom, Brighton: University of Sussex
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.0 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Note that courses are referred to as ‘modules’.
- Courses listed as 15 Sussex credits will be four credits at Elon.
- Be sure to click the links to the course descriptions to understand the teaching methods and assessments employed in the course.
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United Kingdom, Glasgow: University of Glasgow (Arcadia)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.0 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Glasgow is an elite university in the same grouping as Oxford or Cambridge; students should be prepared for demanding coursework.
- When reviewing the course catalog, be sure to click the course titles to get detailed descriptions including the term in which a course is offered and the number of credits.
- Courses listed as ten credits will count as three credits at Elon. Courses listed as 20 credits will count as five credits at Elon. Students typically take 60 credits during a semester.
- Courses listed as ‘Level 4’ are advanced courses and should only be attempted by students with significant background in a subject.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be more than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Stand-alone & hybrid programs
These are semester- and year-long programs in which students take some or all classes with a study abroad program provider. Review our Program Categories page for more information on program models.
Ireland, Dublin: Trinity College Dublin (FIE)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.3 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Students on this program take Irish Life & Cultures with other study abroad students and then the remainder of their courses at Trinity.
- Trinity is an elite university in the same grouping as Oxford or Cambridge; students should be prepared for demanding coursework.
- Individual courses are called ‘modules’.
- Modules listed as five credits will transfer to Elon as three credits, while modules listed as 10 credits will transfer to Elon as five credits.
- Michaelmas term is the fall term or first term, Hilary term is the spring term or second term, Trinity term is essentially a Maymester and is not available to Elon students.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be more than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Ireland, Dublin: University College Dublin (FIE)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
3.0 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- Students on this program take Irish Life & Cultures with other study abroad students and then the remainder of their courses at UCD.
- Individual courses are called ‘modules’.
- Modules listed as five credits will transfer to Elon as three credits, while modules listed as 10 credits will transfer to Elon as five credits.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be more than a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Jordan, Amman: Middle East Studies (CIEE)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Course information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- No previous study of Arabic language is required to participate in this program.
- Students on this program are required to take Arabic at the appropriate level and a number of area studies courses taught for study abroad students.
- Students can choose a business course taught in English from Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT).
- This program is probably best suited to an International Business major with a Middle East focus.
- The cost of this program (excluding spending money) should be comparable to a semester at Elon. View the budget sheet on the brochure page for more detail.
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Winter Term & other short-term programs
The Winter Term and short-term programs offered change on an annual basis. The Winter Term program list for a given year is usually published in March of the year prior.
Learn more about short-term programs.
Summer opportunities
Most summer opportunities are centered around internships. There are a number of opportunities domestically and internationally for students seeking internship experience.
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Intern Abroad (API)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- This program does not require prior language experience.
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Australia: Intern Abroad (API)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- Locations include Sydney, Brisbane, or Gold Coast.
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Chile, Santiago: Intern Abroad (API)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- This program does not require prior language experience.
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Costa Rica, San Jose: Intern Abroad (Global Experiences)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- This program does not require prior language experience.
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Elon in New York City
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- Students on this program take a Core Capstone Seminar and earn internship credit.
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Elon in Washington, DC
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.75 |
| Program notes |
- Students on this program earn 12 credits, the bulk of which will be internship credit.
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France, Paris: Intern Abroad (Global Experiences)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- This program does not require prior language experience.
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Ireland, Dublin: Intern Abroad (Global Experiences)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
Ireland, Galway: Intern Abroad (Global Experiences)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
Italy, Milan: Intern Abroad (Global Experiences)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- This program does not require prior language experience.
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New Zealand: Intern Abroad (API)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
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Spain, Barcelona: Intern Abroad (Global Experiences)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
| Program notes |
- This program does not require prior language experience.
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United Kingdom, Edinburgh: Intern Abroad (Global Experiences)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
United Kingdom, London: Internship (FIE)
| Program Brochure |
Link |
| Minimum GPA |
2.75 |
| Program notes |
- Students in London take the key course (British Life & Cultures or one of the variants) for four credits and internship for four credits.
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International Business Dual Degree Programs
The LSB is a member of the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS), which allows students to pursue degrees at both Elon and an international partner. Students participating in these programs spend their first two years at Elon and their final two years at a partner school abroad. These programs require careful planning, and students must have intermediate proficiency in the language of the host country prior to enrollment at the international partner.
Learn more about IBDD programs
France, Reims: Neoma Business School
| IBDD Information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- These programs require careful planning, usually beginning prior to a student enrolling at Elon.
- Students should have completed French 2020 or the equivalent prior to the beginning of the program.
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Germany, Reutlingen: ESB Business School at Reutlingen University
| IBDD Information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- These programs require careful planning, usually beginning prior to a student enrolling at Elon.
- Students should have completed German 2020 or the equivalent prior to the beginning of the program.
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Italy, Piacenza: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
| IBDD Information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- These programs require careful planning, usually beginning prior to a student enrolling at Elon.
- Students should have completed Italian 2020 or the equivalent prior to the beginning of the program.
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Spain, Madrid: ICADE Business School at Universidad Pontificia Comillas
| IBDD Information |
Link |
| Program notes |
- These programs require careful planning, usually beginning prior to a student enrolling at Elon.
- Students should have completed Spanish 2020 or the equivalent prior to the beginning of the program.
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