Economics Abroad
PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help Economics majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Economics students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements.
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements.
SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
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Program Type |
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Australia |
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China |
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France |
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Germany |
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Hungary |
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Japan |
For more information or to apply, check out the APU program brochure |
Exchange |
Asia Pacific University (APU) |
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Poland |
For more information or to apply, check out the Krakow program brochure |
Exchange |
Cracow University of Economics (CUE) |
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Romania |
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Switzerland |
For more information or to apply, check out the Zurich program brochure |
Exchange |
Zurich University of Applied Sciences - Winterthur - Business |
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Turkey |
For more information or to apply, check out the METU program brochure |
Exchange |
Middle East Technical University |
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United Kingdom |
For more information or to apply, check out the Brighton program brochure |
Exchange |
Brighton Business School |
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Ireland |
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Sweden |
For more information or to apply,check out the USAC program brochure |
Provider |
Linnaeus University |
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Location |
Program |
Program Types |
Notes |
Courses |
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Italy |
For more information or to apply, check out the John Cabot program brochure |
Affiliate |
John Cabot University (JCU) |
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:

INTERNSHIPS
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in Economics internships abroad.

ACADEMIC ADVICE
FIRST YEAR AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS
- 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)
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
Ambassador Secchia International Studies Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our Scholarship Page.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Joy Gianakura
Associate Dean of the Seidman Student Academic Services
1041 L. William Seidman Center
(616) 331-7500
