Accounting Abroad

Program Suggestions

The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students studying Accounting.

PLEASE NOTE: Accounting students are NOT limited to these programs. The Padnos International Center can help students find additional programs that meet their degree requirements.  Study abroad participants can also fulfill Issues, Global Perspectives, General Education credits and electives as well as specific major requirements. 

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Australia

University Sunshine Coast

Exchange

Pre-Approved Courses

Students are required to secure their own housing. 

Germany

Duale Hochschule Baden-Wurrtemberg (DHBW)

Exchange

Pre-Approved Courses

 

 

South Korea

GVSU in Korea

Provider

Pre-Approved Courses

This is a GVSU signature program, offering additional support and discounts for students

Spain

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)

Exchange

Pre-Approved Courses

It is recommended that students have a strong proficiency in Spanish prior to participating in this program (300-level).

Switzerland

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) 

Exchange

Pre-Approved Courses

Winter Semester only

United Kingdom

Kingston University

Exchange

Pre-Approved Courses

 

Summer Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Italy

John Cabot University

Exchange

Pre-Approved Courses

 

South Korea

GVSU in Korea

Provider

Pre-Approved Courses

This is a GVSU signature program, offering additional support and discounts for students

PLEASE NOTE: Accounting students may find it difficult to find major specific courses in the Summer but could fulfill General Education, Issues and elective credits by participating in Business or other courses. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Italy

INTERNSHIPS

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an Accounting internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

Internships

Academic Advice

FIRST YEAR AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS

  • Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad (Please note that you do NOT have to be Junior Standing in order to complete your Issues requirement abroad). 
  • Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
  • Business Core courses that are approved as being equivalent to ACC 212, BUS 201, MGT 268, STA 215, ECO 210 and ECO 211, can be completed abroad. Please note that the business system studied must be the US system so that you will be prepared for upper level courses in the Seidman curriculum, for which these courses are pre-requisites.

SEIDMAN BUSINESS PROGRAM (LAST TWO YEARS)

You must be eligible to take Seidman upper division courses at GVSU in order to take 300-400 level business courses abroad:

  • Jr. Standing (55 cr. Hours earned);
  • 2.50 overall GVSU GPA;
  • 2.50 GPA in the following courses (ACC 212, BUS 201, ECO 210, ECO 211, MGT 268, STA 215).

The following course categories are available to students who have met the above standards:

  • Seidman Core Courses (with the exception of MGT 495)
  • Upper-Division Seidman Electives
  • Seidman Major courses (with the possible exception of major capstones)

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

For more academic information email the Department Contact.

 


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Seidman College of Business Study Abroad Scholarship

Fred A. Bell Business Scholarship 

Ambassador Secchia International Studies Scholarship

GVSU BDO USA Accounting Scholarship

GVSU Paul and Sue Spindler Accounting Study Abroad Scholarship

Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships - Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships - Grand Valley State University

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Department Contact

Joy Gianakura

Associate Dean of the Seidman Student Academic Services

1041 L. William Seidman Center

(616) 331-7500

[email protected]

Department Contact


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