Study Abroad

• Steps to Study Abroad

  Interested in going abroad? Students should start their study abroad process by following these steps:

  1. Research Programs - Browse the recommended program options for business students on the Study Abroad Programs tab first. The study abroad program search function in Terra Dotta (Clemson Abroad's online study abroad application tool) is another great resource. Keep in mind that the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business requires students to transfer upper-level business credits from AACSB/EQUIS accredited institutions. See the Transfer Credit Policy drop down below for more information.
  2. Meet with Your Academic Advisor - Discuss how study abroad may fit into your degree plan and which courses might be good to reserve for study abroad.
  3. Schedule an Appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor - Meet with a study abroad advisor one-on-one to discuss specific questions with regard to study abroad. You may schedule an appointment on CU Navigate here.
  4. Apply to Your Study Abroad Program Choice - All students who are planning on studying abroad must complete a Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad Study Abroad application. To apply for a program, visit the Apply page. Once the application is approved, students must follow through on post-acceptance steps to ensure proper preparation for their experience abroad.
• Transfer Credit Policy

  Upper-level (3000/4000-level) business credits will only be accepted from AACSB International and/or EQUIS accredited institutions for the following rubrics: ACCT, BUS, ELE, FIN, LAW, MGT, and MKT.

  A list of all third-party and direct enroll study abroad programs with AACSB International and/or EQUIS accreditation can be found below under Third-Party Programs. As part of the study abroad application process, students seeking to transfer credit will be required to seek pre-approval of the course equivalencies from the designated advisor in each department.

  While students wishing to transfer credit for economics and lower-level (1000/2000-level) business courses will not be required to choose an institution that has AACSB and/or EQUIS accreditation, they may also use this list to narrow down program options.

• Finances

  One misconception about studying abroad is that it is too expensive. In partnership with the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad, the Office of Career and Global Engagement in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business strives to identify affordable program options for students so that studying abroad can equate to, and in some cases, may even be lower than, the cost of attendance at Clemson for one semester. In addition, there are many opportunities to lower the cost of a program through study abroad-specific scholarships.

  Students will work with Student Financial Aid to determine how their specific financial aid package can be applied to their study abroad program.

  General Scholarships
  There are many funding opportunities specifically for studying abroad. Students are encouraged to explore scholarship options on the Pam Hendrix Center's Financing Your Experience page.

  Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Awards

  The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business offers awards to assist with the expenses of an international experience with a Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business-sponsored program. Awards range from $100-$1,000.

  Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business-Sponsored Programs

  Students who apply and are accepted into the following programs qualify for these awards:

  Spring 2025
  Hochschule der Medien (HdM) - Stuttgart, Germany
  Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

  Spring Break 2025
  Global Business and Servant Leadership in Costa Rica
  Lions & Tigers: Exploring the Origins of Accounting & Finance in Venice

  Summer 2025
  Business Strategy in Ireland
  Clemson Business in Europe: Oxford Programme
  Clemson Business in Europe: Rome Program
  Entrepreneurship and Family Business in Spain
  European Perspectives on Marketing
  Global Business and Leadership in Japan
  Global Business and Management in Italy
  Global Business and Management in Paris
  Global Management Perspectives in Germany
  Graphic Design for a Global Marketplace

  Fall 2025
  Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

  Award Types

  General Travel Aid

  The Office of Career and Global Engagement provides funding for the General Travel Aid award. To qualify, you must:

  • Be a declared business major in Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, Graphic Communications, Management, Marketing or Pre-Business.
  • Pay into the Business Major and Course Fee for the 2024/25 academic year (i.e., either junior or senior standing or taking 3000/4000-level business courses).

  Bank of America Grant In Aid
  Bank of America has provided a generous donation to the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business to support students in their study abroad endeavors. To qualify for this award, you must:

  • Be a declared business major in Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, Graphic Communications, Management, Marketing or Pre-Business.
  • Be junior or senior class standing (at least 60 credits before the study abroad experience).
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and initiative in University student organizations, service clubs, and/or academic clubs related to your major.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the global economy.

  Rochester Global Engagement Program
  This funding opportunity was created by David P. Rochester Sr., Ph.D. (class of '68), to promote cross-cultural awareness, ethical international business relationships and responsible global leadership to develop students into global citizens as they become business leaders upon graduation. To qualify for this award, you must:

  • Be a declared business major in Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, Graphic Communications, Management, Marketing or Pre-Business.
  • Be participating in the Global Business and Servant Leadership in Costa Rica program.

  Application Cycles

  Nov. 15: Application deadline for Spring 2025 semester programs
  Nov. 15: Application deadline for Spring Break 2025 programs
  March 15: Application deadline for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 programs

  Applications are scored based on eligibility, academic merit and essay response quality. A committee of business faculty will review applications and determine awards after the deadline. Awards are typically announced 6-8 weeks after the application deadline.
  
  If a student receives an award but does not participate in the program listed on their application, they will not receive the aid. Aid cannot be carried over to subsequent years, but students can reapply during a new application cycle.
  
  Awardees must provide a written testimonial with photos of their experience for promotional use. More detailed information will be provided after the awards are announced.

  To Apply

  To apply, access the online application. Be prepared to answer the following essay prompts:

  For General Travel Aid and Rochester Global Engagement Program
  (Approximately 250 words for each question)

  1. What academic, professional and personal goals do you hope to accomplish during your study abroad program?
  2. How will travel aid help you to fulfill these goals?
  3. How do you plan to apply what you have learned in your program upon your return to the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business?

  For Bank of America Grant-In-Aid
  (Approximately 250 words for each question)

  1. What academic, professional and personal goals do you hope to accomplish during your study abroad program?
  2. Please explain your leadership skills and initiative in University organizations, service clubs and/or academic clubs related to your major.
  3. How would studying abroad in your chosen location support your understanding of your major(s)/minor(s) within the global economy and markets?
• Student Testimonials

  "Studying at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia, allowed me to interact with people from so many different backgrounds and gave me the opportunity to collaborate closely with them. The educational structure was very different there and provided me with the chance to see a different country's interpretation of a college experience. While in Australia, I got the opportunity to travel to places I may have never got the chance to visit otherwise, such as Bali, New Zealand and Fiji. I was able to become more independent and worldly through my experience abroad, and I am forever grateful for that!" - Emily Boose, Management Major, Program: The Education Abroad Network: Bond University (Third Party)

  "While I was studying at Maastricht University in Maastricht, Netherlands, I got to experience the best of both worlds at a renowned university with challenging and engaging classes and a timeless and centrally located European city. My time abroad helped me to make new friends with people all over the United States and the globe, learn a new language and discover Dutch culture and expand my mind academically with new and engaging experiences in the classroom and in the professional world. And because orange is the national color of the Netherlands, it was the perfect place to wear my Clemson orange rain jacket!" - Dresden Moll, Marketing Major, Program: Exchange at Maastricht University (Exchange)

  "The Clemson Business in Europe: Oxford Programme is one experience that I am still talking about to this very day. In a month's time, I was not only able to advance my academic curriculum, but I also found out a lot about myself as a person, which has helped me grow in unimaginable ways. Little did I know that the growth that I experienced would be the talking point of my interviews with potential employers and land me the job of my dreams." - Kiah Morris, Management/Psychology Major, Program: Clemson Business in Europe Oxford Programme (Faculty Directed)

  "I studied with a third-party program in Paris, France, through CEA's International Business Program. Through this program, I attended a class at ESSCA School of Management, a French-run business school. I also was able to work on a semester-long business project with a native Parisian student. Although my experience was cut short, the transition to working online was made as seamless as possible. The experience was truly unforgettable, and I hope to return back to Paris one day to reconnect with the friends I made." - Natasha Fidler, Marketing Major, Program: CEA International Business Program (Third Party)

Third Party Programs