First Steps

1. Research your options:

• Search available options in the Programs tab 
• Visit the Education Abroad Advising Center (International Center Room 108)
• Attend an EA 101 session or watch the video online
• Attend the Broad Education Abroad and Global Engagement Fair and the Global Learning Expo
• Attend program-specific information sessions
• Meet with Mr. Jeff Yingling in The School of Hospitality Business to discuss options that fit into your academic plan

2. Research financial aid and scholarship opportunities

3. Apply to an education abroad program

4. Visit the Broad Education Abroad webpage to learn about next steps based on your program type

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Programs

Program Types

• Faculty-Directed Programs - Faculty-directed programs are run and taught by MSU faculty members who lead a group of MSU students abroad. While on a program, students will directly earn MSU credit and pay the same rate in MSU tuition that they do on campus.
  
  
• Partner Programs - Typically a full semester, Partner Programs allow an MSU student to apply to and enroll in a foreign university as a student. Students take courses at the university with local and other international students. There are two types of Partner Programs: Exchange and Direct Enroll.

Exchange Program: Students pay MSU tuition and fees just like a semester on campus.

Direct Enroll Program: Students pay host institution tuition and fees.

Note: All Partner Programs require a student to complete the Course Approval Process to earn academic credit. The process must be completed before leaving for the program.

Faculty-Directed Programs

Global and Cross-Cultural Marketing: Case Study of K-culture | South Korea

• Term: Summer
• Required GPA: 2.5
• Class Standing: Sophomore minimum
• Courses Offered: HB 291

Qing Beginnings and the 8 Mother Cuisines of China | China

• Terms: Summer
• Required GPA: 2.5
• Class Standing: First year minimum
• Courses Offered: HB 291

Semester Partner Programs

BI Norwegian Business School | Norway

• Terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Required GPA: 2.5
• Class Standing: Sophomore minimum
• Enrollment Type: Direct Enroll

CETT - University of Barcelona | Spain

• Terms: Fall and Spring
• Required GPA: 2.5
• Class Standing: Sophomore minimum
• Enrollment Type: Exchange

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong

• Terms: Fall and Spring
• Required GPA: 2.75
• Class Standing: Sophomore minimum
• Enrollment Type: Exchange

International College of Management Sydney | Australia

• Terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Required GPA: 2.75
• Class Standing: Sophomore minimum
• Enrollment Type: Direct Enroll

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences | Netherlands

• Terms: Fall and Spring
• Required GPA: 3.0
• Class Standing: Junior minimum
• Enrollment Type: Exchange

Hospitality in Switzerland, Swiss Education Group | Switzerland

• Terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Required GPA: 2.6
• Class Standing:  Sophomore minimum
• Enrollment Type: Direct Enroll

Luxury Brands and Wealth Management in Switzerland | Switzerland

• Terms: Spring
• Required GPA: 3.25
• Class Standing: Sophomore minimum
• Enrollment Type: Direct Enroll

University of Angers, Hospitality Business | France

• Terms: Fall and Spring
• Required GPA: 2.5
• Class Standing: Sophomore minimum
• Enrollment Type: Exchange

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Contact

For more information, contact:

Ben Ladd
Global Learning Coordinator
Office for Education Abroad

Karthik Namasivayam
Director
The School of Hospitality Business

Education Abroad Advising Center
International Center | Room 108
abroad(at)msu.edu

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