BBA Study Abroad

Each student has their own reasons for studying abroad. Here are some of the most common reasons we hear:

• To learn more about another culture  
• To become more independent
• To expand my horizons
• To travel to as many places as possible
• To be able to hold full conversations in a foreign language
• To learn something that I couldn't learn at Emory
• To observe international business first-hand
• To connect with other international students
• To be more outgoing
• To build a network

Goizueta practices international exchange — trading students with an elite cadre of international partner schools. Hallmarks of our program include: 

• Direct enrollment and immersion in foreign schools 
• Body-for-body trade, so international students take part in Goizueta classrooms each semester
• Students are responsible for much of the preparatory work to embark on their abroad experience (visas, housing, travel, enrollment), resulting in more independence and self-confidence

Often, in US-based study abroad programs:

1. Students travel abroad with other Americans and take part in special/reserved classes, often taught by faculy from the home institution
2. The program host handles much of the prep work
3. There are fewer chances to develop independent living and coping skills

By asking yourself a few basic questions, you can focus on programs of most interest to you.

• English or foreign language speaking?
• Offers the kinds of classes I need and want?
• A place I already love, or a new place?
• Where friends and family are, on my own?
• Within my budget?
• Learn more about my heritage?
• Will I feel safe?
• Can I handle the kind of housing available?
• Will my family support me choosing this place?
• Can meet my special needs (dietary, religious, etc)?
• Dates of attendance match my schedule and plans?

Determining when and where to study abroad from an academic perspective depends on factors specific to each student — your area depth(s) and possible second major/minor, credits already completed, and where you want to go, to name a few. Course offerings vary by location and semester, so what you want to take while you're away plays a role, too. Plan early — starting the semester you matriculate to Goizueta is ideal — so you can customize a plan to fit your academic, internship, financial, and personal needs. Studying abroad during fall or spring semester of the third year fits well for most students.

• Students must be currently enrolled in the Goizueta Business School at the time of application.
• Students must have successfully completed a minimum of three of the following core courses: ACT 200, FIN 320, OAM 330 or 331, MKT 340, ISOM 351, or ACT 410. Such courses do not have to be completed at the time of the application deadline, only before the student goes abroad.
• Students must be in good academic standing, including no Honor Code violations or pending investigations, with a cumulative and most-recent-semester GPA of at least 3.0.
• Students must not have any active conduct code violations or pending investigations.
• At select schools, students must meet minimum language requirements.

The application deadline is September 6 for study abroad in Spring 2025 and mid-February (exact date TBD) for study abroad in Fall 2025. Detailed instructions about how to apply may be found on the BBA Program Canvas page, which becomes accessible to students once they begin the BBA Program.