During the week abroad, students will observe India’s business environment firsthand through a mix of professional, academic, and cultural engagements:

• Company Visits – Tours and executive briefings at public accounting firms, third-party outsourcing providers, and multinational corporate shared service centers. Students will explore how firms manage client relationships, quality control, and staff development within the outsourcing model.
• Academic Lectures – Sessions with Indian faculty at a partner university covering the economic, political, and institutional context of the Indian business landscape, with a focus on financial services and talent development.
• Cultural Immersion – Guided visits to historical sites, local markets, and cultural landmarks, as well as opportunities to engage in traditional arts, cuisine, and customs. These activities provide insight into the broader social context shaping Indian work and life.

Each day includes structured reflection activities linking observations to course themes and professional development.

This program will offer students valuable insight into offshoring relationships in public accounting and industry—an understanding that alumni leaders believe can accelerate career growth. The experience includes an eight-week, 75-minute class, followed by travel to India over Spring Break. Students will visit public accounting firms, meet with industry leaders from major U.S. corporations, engage with Indian university students, and explore cultural sites like the Taj Mahal. 

The program will be open to MAcc students, with limited spots available for upper-level, undergraduate Accounting majors.

Students attending Outsourcing in India will enroll in ACCT 500: Special Topics in Accounting: Outsourcing in India for the spring semester. This is an 8-week Lawrence campus course through the School of Business. The class will meet twice a week for 75 minutes each session. At the end of the 8-weeks, the class will then depart for their study abroad program in India. 

Students can typically except to stay in a hotel or student apartment during their program in India. Students will share their room with one to two other students in their cohort. 

SAGE is dedicated to creating international engagement opportunities that meet the needs of all our students and providing resources to support you through the process of studying abroad. Before selecting a program, consider how your Traveler Profile may impact your experience abroad in unique ways and talk with your Program Coordinator about any program-specific concerns. Students with documented disabilities should discuss any accommodation needs with their Program Coordinator early in the planning process.

Check our Traveler Profile page and resources listed below for information specific to you and other students who may be on your program.

• Adult Learners and Non-Traditional Students
• First Generation Students
• Religious, Spiritual, and Non-Religious Students
• Sexual and Gender Diversity
• Students of Color Abroad
• Students with Children
• Students with Financial Need
• Veterans, Active Duty, and ROTC
• Visible and Invisible Disabilities

This program is open to KU Master's of Accounting students, with limited spots available for KU upper-level undergraduate Accounting students. Students should have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Lower GPAs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Several scholarships are available for studying abroad. Student in the KU School of Business should apply for the School's Study Abroad Scholarship. Program location is one of the factors considered for this scholarship. Students participating in certain programs in nontraditional study abroad locations (like India) may be eligible for larger awards.

Kelvie Crabb, Professor in the KU School of Business, holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting from the University of Kansas. After a decade in the tax industry with Andersen, KPMG, and BlueScope Steel, she returned to KU, where she has since taught courses ranging from financial and managerial accounting to tax and specialized accounting practices.

Alee S. Phillips, Professor in the KU School of Business, earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Kansas. She started her professional career in the State and Local Tax group at Deloitte. When a former professor and mentor created the opportunity for her to return to KU as a lecturer, she didn’t hesitate, even though a career in academia was never on her radar. More than 20 years later, she still loves teaching, serving the School of Business and the University of Kansas in many different ways, and enjoys her rewarding role as the director of KU's Master of Accounting program.

For questions about this program, you can reach Professor Crabb at kelvie@ku.edu or Professor Phillips at aphillips@ku.edu. 

For questions about studying abroad, applications, scholarship opportunities, etc., contact the program coordinator, Brooke Stock brooke.stock@ku.edu.

Scholarships may be available for study abroad programs.  Consult the Center for Global Business Studies website for more information on study abroad scholarships for business students. For general study abroad scholarship information, consult Study Abroad & Global Engagement's Costs & Funding webpage.