Haslam College of Business IPSA Program Options

Faculty-directed programs are offered through the college. These programs are led by Haslam faculty and offer students the opportunity to earn 3-6 UT credits abroad. Programs range from 1-5 weeks during any of the following terms:

Details & Requirements

Haslam’s study abroad programs are taught in English and available to all majors and collaterals. Students can fulfill the Global Citizenship International Vol Core requirement. These programs also satisfy the study abroad requirement for international business concentrations/collaterals.

Each program has specific prerequisites students must complete or be actively completing upon application. Applications must be completed and submitted by the posted due date.

Affiliate study abroad programs are operated by a third-party provider in a variety of countries. Affiliate providers serve as liaisons between UT and the institution where students will take classes.

Details & Requirements

Many affiliate programs have a 2.5 GPA requirement. There are some highly selective and competitive programs that require a 3.0 or higher GPA. These programs are available all over the world and are great fits for students who are interested in meeting new people from across the globe, including local students!

Students are encouraged to check the Transfer Credit Database for courses that have prior approval as transfer credit back to the university.

Application Process

Students complete two applications for affiliate programs, one through the Programs Abroad Office and another directly with the affiliate. Semester programs require an appointment with an IPSA advisor and appointments are highly encouraged for all summer and winter programs as well.

Direct enrollment allows students to register directly with an institution abroad.

Details & Requirements

Students pay fees directly to the host institution. Many direct enroll programs are looking for students with competitive GPAs, usually a 2.75 or higher.

Students are encouraged to check the Transfer Credit Database for courses that have prior approval as transfer credit back to the university.

Application Process

The application process for direct enroll programs will vary depending on the program. For some programs, the entire application will be through the Programs Abroad Office. For others, students will need to complete both the application on the VolsAbroad portal and directly through the institution’s website.

Academic internships are affiliate provider programs that allow students to gain both practical work experience and earn UT credit. Students work with an affiliate provider to get matched with an internship. In addition to the internship, students complete an online professional development course that goes hand-in-hand with what they are learning.

Requirements

Many UT Academic Internship Programs are open to students with competitive GPAs, usually a 2.75 or higher.

Application Process

For academic internship programs, students apply directly to the application found on the Programs Abroad website. Students are required to submit a cover letter and a resume. Once accepted into the program, students work with an affiliate provider to be matched with their internship.

Internship Curriculum

Students who intern abroad have the potential of earning IB 492 credit, which can count towards an IB concentration or collateral. In order to earn three credit hours of IB 492, students must have between 150-299 contact hours at their internship and have at least 35 contact hours in a supporting professional development class. Students can also earn six credit hours of IB 492 if they are in their internship for more than 300 contact hours and have at least 70 contact hours in their supporting course.