Accounting
General Planning Tips For Accounting
- Start planning for your study abroad experience early. You can take Business Foundation courses, Business Core courses, and/or Advanced Business Electives (ABE) abroad and still stay on track for graduation.
- Study abroad is also a great way to satisfy your KU Core requirements. Therefore, it is a good idea to reserve some of your KU Core classes to take abroad.
- Scholarships are available for study abroad both through KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement and national organizations. Additionally, the School of Business offers scholarship opportunities for business students pursuing international study. Research your opportunities early.
- U.S. Specific Courses: Students planning to earn a Certified Public Accountant license should work closely with their academic advisor during the study abroad process. Although Accounting courses may be available abroad, students must complete the necessary educational requirements in order to sit for the CPA exam. Therefore, before submitting an application for study abroad, you should discuss any accounting courses that you plan to take abroad with your academic advisor to ensure that the courses meet the eligibility criteria for the CPA.
When To Go
Freshman
- Schedule a meeting with your business school advisor early during your first semester at KU to discuss your graduation plan and identify specific courses as well as specific timing opportunities for your study abroad experience.
- After you’ve met with your academic advisor, continue your program research by visiting the KU Study Abroad Info Center in Lippincott Hall. Study abroad peer advisors can help you to identify suitable study abroad options based upon the information you received from your advisor.
- Studying abroad usually requires two letters of recommendation, so it’s good to start identifying individuals who can speak to your academic qualifications as well as your ability to be successful during an international experience.
- The summer after your freshman year is a great time to take KU Core or Business Foundation courses abroad. Deadlines for summer programs are typically on March 1st, so visit the KU Study Abroad Info Center early in the spring semester to learn more about your options.
Sophomore
- Sophomore year is a great time for Accounting majors to study abroad. There are program options available during either the fall or spring semester.
- Because many of the Business Foundation courses and Business Core courses at KU are taught both during the fall and spring semesters, there is some degree of flexibility with your sequencing during this time.
- You can take a combination of Business Foundation courses, Business Core courses, KU Core courses, and/or minor courses abroad.
- Summer internships abroad are a great way to gain valuable professional experience in a unique location. There are several locations to choose from, and you can participate in these internships after your sophomore year.
Junior
- Accounting majors may study abroad during junior year, but as stated above, it will require careful planning with an academic advisor.
- Business Core courses or Advanced Business Electives are good course options to pursue abroad during this time.
- The KU School of Business offers a number of faculty-led programs during the summer and winter breaks. Junior year is a good time for accounting majors to participate in those programs.
Senior
- It is not recommended that Accounting majors study abroad senior year.
- Because your Accounting major courses include key information about U.S. accounting standards and you will need to make sure you are meeting educational requirements for the CPA exam, you should plan to take these courses at KU.
Courses and Credit
- School of Business faculty have already pre-approved a number of business courses abroad. To see available pre-approved courses, visit the Course Equivalencies Database.
- If you want to take a class/classes that have not been pre-approved, complete the credit approval process.
Recommended Semester Programs
American Business School in Paris - France (Student Initiated Programs in France and Belgium)
Recommended Timing: TBA
Sample courses: Business Core, Advanced Business Electives
Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore or junior year
Sample courses: Business Foundation, Business Core, Accounting Major courses, Advanced Business Electives
Korea University - South Korea
Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore or junior year
Sample courses: Business Foundation, Business Core, Advanced Business Electives
Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - junior year
Sample courses: Business Core, Advanced Business Electives
Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore or junior year
Sample courses: Business Foundation, Business Core, Advanced Business Electives
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - sophomore year
Sample courses: Business Core
University of International Business & Economics - China
Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore or junior year
Sample courses: Business Core, Advanced Business Electives
University of New South Wales - Australia
Recommended Timing: Spring semester - sophomore year, fall or spring semester - junior year
Sample courses: Advanced Business electives
Recommended Short-Term Programs
Recommended Timing: Summer - after sophomore or junior year
Sample courses: Auditing, International Financial Accounting, Business Core
Recommended Timing: Summer - after sophomore or junior year
Sample courses: Varies by location
School of Business Faculty-Led Programs
Recommended Timing: Winter Break or Summer - varies by program
Sample courses: Varies by program