International Business Majors

Starting August 2015, international business students, other than international students who attend UIW on a student visa, must engage in a meaningful academic international experience outside the U.S. as a condition of graduation. Study Abroad, study at a UIW international campus, short course-based/faculty-led programs integrated into a course for which the student is registered and approved international internships may quality. Other options for meeting the requirement may be proposed by the student in the semester preceding the experience and will be considered prior to the experience on a case-by-case basis by the student’s advisor.

No. If you entered prior to August 2015 are not required to participate in a meaningful academic international experience outside the U.S. as a condition of graduation; however, you are required to have an international experience per the previous catalogue.

Yes. Transfer students, other than international students who attend UIW on a student visa, who enroll starting Fall 2015 and beyond, who wish to earn a degree in International Business, must engage in a meaningful academic international experience outside the U.S. as a condition of graduation. Study Abroad, study at a UIW international campus, short course-based/faculty-led programs integrated into a course for which the student is registered and approved international internships may quality. Other options for meeting the requirement may be proposed by the student in the semester preceding the experience and will be considered prior to the experience on a case-by-case basis by the student’s advisor.

International business students, other than international students who attend UIW on a student visa, must engage in a meaningful academic international experience outside the U.S. as a condition of graduation. Study Abroad, study at a UIW international campus, short course-based/faculty-led programs integrated into a course for which the student is registered and approved international internships may qualify. Other options for meeting the requirement may be proposed by the student in the semester preceding the experience and will be considered prior to the experience on a case-by-case basis by the student’s advisor.

Students may participate in specific international programs (i.e., faculty-led and international service mission programs) as early as their Freshman year. Students are eligible to participate in semester long sojourns as early as their Sophomore year.

Students may not participate in their first or last semester at UIW.

Students may take a variety of courses adhering to their degree plan. Please talk to your academic adviser and Study Abroad Coordinator who will help you determine which courses are applicable to your degree plan.

Students are strongly encouraged to start planning as soon as possible. Early planning ensures a successful experience.

Yes.

International Business Majors may download their degree plan and checklist via the UIW BBA International Business Concentration webpage.

Note: Degree plans are intended to be a resource for planning and guiding you in selecting the courses needed to be taken throughout your academic career at UIW. However, degree plans DO NOT replace your academic advisor's advice. Always discuss your course selections, prior to registering, with your academic advisor in order to ensure you are taking the appropriate courses needed to graduate on time. Early planning is essential.

Students may study abroad a maximum of 30 credit hours.

Financial responsibilities vary depending on the program. For example, faculty-led programs may charge one comprehensive price, minus airfare, international health insurance, and other related expenses. Please visit with your faculty leader to discuss the cost of your faculty-led program.

For independent straight exchange study abroad programs, students will be responsible for UIW tuition, housing, airfare, insurance and other related expenses. Please visit with the Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator to discuss your budget.

Yes. Please visit with the Study Abroad Financial Aid and Scholarship webpage or speak with the Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator in order to further discuss available scholarships.

We have made study abroad a required part of our curriculum because we believe it is integral to the International Business degree. We expect every student who chooses this major to do so with the full understanding that study abroad is a requirement for graduation, and we will expect every student to fulfill it.

Nonetheless, we recognize that, in some cases, circumstances may arise that could preclude certain students from studying abroad, and we will have a system in place by which they may petition to have the requirement waived.

It bears repeating, however, that we expect every student to make a good-faith attempt. If you know you do not wish to study abroad, or if you have reason to believe from the outset that you will not be able to do so, it may be best for you to consider a major in which international study is not a degree requirement.