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JSOM students have opportunities to study abroad, such as a semester exchange program in another country, a summer international internship, or a faculty-led trip.

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Semester Exchange Program

Students participating in an exchange study program spend a semester (enrolled full-time) at one of our university partner institutions worldwide. The best time for students to attend exchange programs is during the spring semester of their sophomore year.

Eligibility

The selection process for an exchange program is competitive.

  • Only JSOM undergraduate or graduate majors are eligible to apply (at least six months in advance)
  • JSOM undergraduate or graduate majors are not permitted to participate in an exchange program during their last two long semesters prior to graduation.
  • JSOM undergraduate students must have completed a minimum 24 semester credit hours of undergraduate coursework with a UTD GPA of 3.000 or higher.
  • The deadline for Spring applications is August 15th and the deadline for Fall applications is February 15th.
  • All courses taken while studying abroad must meet requirements in your JSOM degree plan.

Process

JSOM Students follow the process below for Semester Exchange.

  • Visit the Comets Abroad Portal and search for potential exchange programs
  • Consider all other expenses associated with exchange abroad (i.e., airfare, visa fees, general living expenses)
  • Meet with the JSOM Study Abroad Office to discuss options and select JSOM approved classes taught in English
  • Apply to partner institution via the Comets Abroad Portal
  • Pay tuition to UTD

Suggested Undergraduate Coursework

JSOM outgoing exchange students should focus on reserving the courses listed below as possible courses to take at their host institution. Upper-level courses specific to majors may not be offered at the partner institution

Note: Be advised that international institutions may use a different credit hour system than the U.S., and international courses may not transfer back to U.S. colleges and universities as three semester credit hours. Please contact JSOM Study Abroad Office for options in fulfilling the remaining semester credit hours for the required courses listed.

  • OBHR 3310 – Organizational Behavior
  • MKT 3300 – Principles of Marketing
  • FIN 3320 – Business Finance
  • IMS 3310 – International Business
  • OPRE 3310 – Operations Management (depending on partner institution)
  • OPRE 3360 – Managerial Methods (depending on partner institution)
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International Internship

There are many ways to find an international internship. Some students use their personal connections, while others find positions listed on Handshake or through an internship-placement company It is important to remember that because of visa requirements, international internships are unpaid positions.

When students use an internship-placement company, they pay a fee directly to the placement company that finds internships in their field of study. Often these companies help students obtain their visas, find a place to live, find transportation to/from the airport, and more. Many of our students have used companies like The Intern Group in the past.

Be Advised: Once you are hired for an international internship, you MUST report it to UT Dallas in Orion and in the Comets Abroad Portal.

Eligibility

  • Students must have completed 24 semester credit hours of undergraduate courses, with a minimum of 6 at UT Dallas, before reporting internship
  • 2.000 GPA for undergraduate students
  • 3.000 GPA for graduate students
  • Is in academic good standing with the university
  • Does not have any incomplete (“I” graded) courses
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Faculty-Led Trips

On a faculty-led trip, the instructor and enrolled students travel to a country to visit various companies and learn about their operations compared to similar companies in the United States. Students may also venture for sightseeing and learn about the country’s culture and history.

These international study trips usually last approximately 7- 10 days and often take place over Spring Break. Students pay tuition for the course and a program fee that covers their participation in the program. Students are responsible for their own additional fees and expenses.

Eligibility

  • 2.000 GPA for undergraduate students
  • 3.000 GPA for graduate students

Process

JSOM Students follow the process below for Faculty-Led trip.

  • Visit the Comets Abroad Portal and search for potential trip applications
  • Consider all other expenses associated with faculty-led trips (i.e., airfare, visa fees, meals)
  • Apply for the faculty-led trip
  • After acceptance is sent from JSOM Study Abroad Office, confirm enrollment with JSOM Advising
  • Attend the course.
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Scholarships

One of the most important questions students have about study abroad is how to fund their experience. There are many ways to create an affordable opportunity, and students can start by checking the study abroad scholarship programs.

Available Scholarships

Students can apply for two available scholarships by the published deadline.

International Education Fund Scholarship (IEFS)

All students that apply to international experience are eligible for IEFS must apply on the Comets Abroad Portal.

JSOM Study Abroad Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund is specifically for JSOM students who will be attending semester exchange or a faculty led trip. To receive this scholarship, students must also apply for the International Education Fund Scholarship (IEFS). Once they apply for IEFS, they are automatically eligible to receive the JSOM Study Abroad Scholarship Fund.

NOTE: Students who are currently a part of the following are NOT eligible for the JSOM Study Abroad Scholarship Fund.

  • Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
  • National Merit Scholars Program
  • Terry Scholars Program
  • Davidson Management Honors Program (DMHP)

Scholarship Criteria 2023-2024

Semester Exchange Criteria

  • Minimum UTD GPA of 3.000 and be in academic good standing (NOTE: A student’s disciplinary record will be used in determining eligibility).
  • Completion of two full-time semesters (24 semester credit hours) of undergraduate courses with a minimum UTD GPA of 3.000.
  • Must not have any administrative holds.
  • Must have identified approved business classes that will transfer to UT Dallas and be counted toward their degree plan. Meet with the JSOM Study Abroad Office to discuss course selection.
  • Applications will not be reviewed until the Education Abroad application is complete AND the student agrees to be nominated to the partner institution.

Faculty-Led Trip Criteria

  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.000 on credit hours earned at UT Dallas.
  • Must have completed an Education Abroad application to participate in faculty-led trip course.
  • Must be accepted by JSOM to participate in the faculty-led trip (the course may depend on applicability within degree program).

Deadlines

Date Deadline
February 15, 2023 Fall 2023 Semester Exchange Application
April 14, 2023 Summer International Internship Reporting Deadline
August 15, 2023 Spring 2024 Semester Exchange Application
October 15, 2023 Spring 2024 Faculty Led Trip Application

Frequently Asked Questions – Study Abroad

JSOM recommends that students begin considering their exchange program a year in advance and apply for a program six months in advance. See the Education Abroad deadlines for more detailed information.

The student will pay UTD tuition, education abroad application fee, airfare, visa fees, and general living expenses. Consult with JSOM Abroad Office for more information.

Look for an email from jsomabroad@utdallas.edu and the Education Abroad office. As part of the online application, you must meet with a member of the JSOM Study Abroad Team.

Exchange, International internship, and Faculty-led trip

Yes. International experience is required for Global Business majors and can be fulfilled with a semester-long exchange abroad program, an international internship, or a JSOM faculty-led trip.

Yes.

Yes. The Global Business majors may fulfill their study abroad requirement (international experience) by completing an international internship.

The ideal time to study abroad is the second semester of sophomore year. NO undergraduate or graduate student can participate in an exchange program during their last two semesters at UTD. However, students can participate in faculty-led trip courses and international internships during their last two semesters, but it is not recommended.

Fast-track students cannot study abroad during the last two semesters of their undergraduate career.

The student should consider enrolling in a faculty-led trip if available or consider an international internship.

Yes. JSOM students have two ways to apply for study abroad scholarships at UTD. The International Education Fund Scholarship (IEFS) and the JSOM Travel Scholarship.

Yes. If the student meets all the scholarship GPA and enrollment requirements, the scholarship they received for attending UTD will still apply.

Before students leave for a semester exchange, they are required to fill out a Foreign Course Articulation Form (FCAF) signed by their Associate Dean and the JSOM Study Abroad Office. All courses were taken while studying abroad MUST apply to students’ majors, and students are advised that the more classes they have taken at UTD, the fewer options they will have to choose from at their exchange university. Students should be aware that pre-approval does not guarantee enrollment.

It depends. You should have no trouble graduating on time if you participate in an exchange program early in your academic career. However, because every student has different credits and a unique degree plan, you should schedule an appointment with the JSOM advising office (jsomugadvising@utdallas.edu) and walk through your degree plan.

Be careful. UTD has many exchange agreements with business schools worldwide, and these universities reserve a certain number of spots specifically for JSOM students. While JSOM students are welcome to apply for a UTD exchange program at a non-business school, they should be aware that these programs are competitive, and some schools will have very few courses available that will apply to a student’s degree plan.

No. Instead, students should treat this as an affiliated (third-party) partner program, even if they study at one of our partner institutions. Students should still be able to receive academic credit if they take courses from an accredited institution. JSOM recommends the London School of Economics Summer School if students are looking to study abroad during the summer.

Yes. For international internships, students must apply through the company, complete an application through the Comets Abroad Portal, and report their internship in Galaxy (Orion).

International internships are largely unpaid.

No. Once the student has been accepted and enrolled in this course, the student is NOT ELIGIBLE for a refund. If the student cannot participate, they will still be required to pay the full program fee.

Yes. Alumni and spouses are allowed to participate in the trip portion of faculty-led trips. However, they must pay all fees and complete all waivers and pre-departure activities required for participation. They cannot accompany the class to any meetings or company visits.

The full program fee will be added as a course fee to your student/bursar’s account.

Students interested in studying for a semester abroad may choose an exchange or affiliated partner program. An affiliated partner program is a program in which JSOM has an agreement on file with either a host institution or a third-party provider that allows JSOM to send students to that program. Unlike the exchange program, it is a one-way relationship. JSOM sends students to them, but they do not send students to JSOM. Therefore, students do not pay UTD tuition for the opportunity. They typically pay a comprehensive program fee directly to the institution or provider. JSOM does not recommend third-party programs as the cost is very high, and the courses taken are not guaranteed to transfer back.