Education Abroad Academic Advising

We are dedicated to facilitating early and thorough planning concerning academic pursuits abroad and degree progression for Albers students. Throughout this planning process, Education Abroad Advisors guide you in establishing academic objectives and exploring how studying abroad can help achieve these goals.

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Resources for Albers School of Business and Economics

Seattle University offers a diverse range of SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, and Faculty-Led programs around the world. This guide outlines recommended courses for consideration during international study. As students take an active role in their academic journey, we offer comprehensive resources for academic planning and encourage collaboration with their Academic Advisors to explore and select the most suitable options for their abroad experience. Explore the full list of programs: Explore Programs!

Education Abroad & Academic Advising

An important supporter of the student experience abroad is the academic advisor. During the Exploration phase, students should discuss their desire to study abroad with their advisor to determine the best term for their experience, identify courses to complete abroad, and plan their remaining academic coursework to ensure timely degree completion. Additionally, students can review Seattle University's program requirements to identify which upper-level major courses they need to complete at the university.

When identifying courses to complete abroad, the EAO Historic Course Equivalency Search, can provide insight into courses that other students have previously taken. Although this list is not exhaustive, it can help students estimate the likelihood of similar courses being offered in the future.

Seattle University students typically go abroad Fall Semester/Fall Quarter, and depending on student's majors, Albers Undergraduate Students go abroad during:

  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
  • Summers

Students need to meet with their academic advisor to discuss their individualized academic degree plan to determine the best term to go abroad.

Typically, Albers Graduate Students go abroad during:

  • Summers

Suggested Undergraduate Courses To Take Abroad

Typically, students will do a combination of University Core, Albers Foundational courses, Major, Minor, and/or General Electives. Long-term programs course load ranges from 3-5 courses, depending on the program. Planning early can allow students to save courses to allocate for the abroad experience while still being on track to completing degree requirements in a timely manner.

Seattle University’s Core Curriculum was constructed with study abroad in mind. Module III of the Core is called “Engaging the World.” View the  Guide to fulfilling UCOR requirements with Education Abroad Courses for more information on subjects that fall into the different UCOR Module III course umbrella. 

  • UCOR 3100 - Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 - Humanities and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3800 - Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

In the past, Albers students have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list offered for all programs and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • ACCT 2300 - Principles of Accounting I (Financial)
  • ACCT 2310 - Principles of Accounting II (Managerial)
  • ECON 2110 - Principles of Economics - Micro
  • ECON 2130 - Principles of Economics - Macro
  • IS 3150 - Introduction to Information Systems
  • FINC 3400 - Business Finance
  • MKTG 3500 - Introduction to Marketing
  • OPER 3600 - Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • BLAW 3700 - Business and International Law
  • MGMT 3000 - Principles of Management
  • GBUS 3500 - Global Environments of Business
  • ECON 3130 - Global and Domestic Macroeconomics

MGMT 4890 - Strategic Management must be taken as Seattle University. 

Albers students are only allowed to take two of their major requirement/electives abroad. 

  • 2 Major Courses

Typically, students will do a combination of UCOR, Albers' Foundation Courses and/or Major/Minor electives. Below is a list of majors that might find it easier or more challenging to find their major courses abroad. 

Readily Available Challenging
Business Economics Accounting
Economics Business Analytics
Finance Business & Law
Management  
Marketing  

Students minoring in an Albers Minor have been able to take minor electives abroad.

  • Minor Elective Courses

Typically, students will do a combination of UCOR, Albers' Foundation Courses and/or Major/Minor electives. Below is a list of Minor that might find it easier or more challenging to find their major courses abroad. 

Readily Available Challenging
Economics Accounting
Entrepreneurship & Innovation  
Global Business  
Finance  
Management  
Marketing  

Confirm with your academic advisor about how many general elective/credits you have and can save for abroad. Any course that doesn't satisfy a specific requirement can count as a general elective, including cuisine, physical (dance, surf, etc.) courses.

  • General Elective

TIP: Plan Early!

To ensure a smooth study abroad experience, plan ahead. Most programs have one application deadline the year before your intended term. Discuss your interest with your Academic Advisor early to find the best term for your academic plan

Highlighted Programs

Consult the program's website for up-to-date course listings. All SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, and Non-SU courses taken abroad must be approved by Seattle University Academic Departments prior to going abroad. Contact Education Abroad Office for more information about costs and application steps.

Explore all programs!
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Study in Budapest

A SU-Sponsored Program in the heart of Europe. Expand your international experience by courses with local Hungarian and other international students at Corvinus University of Budapest.

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Guatemala Abroad 2024

A Faculty-Led Program in Guatemala will provide real experiences with the Guatemalan people and businesses – both micro and MNCs.

Major/Minor Specific Recommendations

Highlighted Program (Only as an example and not guaranteed)

On SU-Sponsored CEA CAPA Study in Budapest, Hungary at Corvinus University of Budapest, students could take UCOR 3400, Accounting elective (Managerial Accounting), Alber's Foundational Course, and/or General Elective.

 

 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Accounting students typically go abroad during:

  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
  • Summer

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Albers' Foundational Courses
    • Major Electives (only 2)
    • General Electives
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Accounting Electives

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

Albers students are only allowed to take two of their major requirement/electives abroad. 

  • Accounting Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • ACCT 2310 - Principles of Accounting II (Managerial)
    • Accounting Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

 

Highlighted Program (Only as an example and not guaranteed)

view of city street with a streetcar coming and bicyclist riding awayOn SU-Sponsored CEA CAPA's Study in Amsterdam - Business & Economics in Amsterdam Track at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, students can take UCOR 3100, UCOR 3600, UCOR 3800, Albers Foundational Courses, Finance Electives, and/or General Elective.

 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Finance students typically go abroad during:

  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
  • Summer

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Albers' Foundational Courses
    • Finance Electives
    • General Electives
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Albers' Foundational Courses (= UCOR 3600)
    • Finance Electives 

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

Albers students are only allowed to take two of their major requirement/electives abroad. 

  • Finance Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • FINC 3400 - Business Finance
    • FINC 3420 - Intermediate Corporate Finance
    • FINC 3430 - Financial Institutions and Markets
    • FINC 3440 - Investments
    • FINC 4450 - Financial Risk Management
    • FINC 4460 - International Corporate and Trade Finance
    • FINC 4480 - Capital Budgeting
    • FINC 4510 - Investment Practicum
    • FINC 4790 - Entrepreneurial Finance 
    • FINC Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers

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Dario Ogaz

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