Saunders College of Business
All majors at RIT can study abroad, and it's an ideal opportunity for you to gain a new perspective on your major, understand the global reach of your field of study, and develop cross-cultural skills that will prepare you for your career.
Planning early, discussing your plans with your academic advisor, and working with a study abroad advisor to find a good program fit will set you on the path to having a memorable experience while staying on track to graduation.
Tips
- Business courses are available in the Fall and Spring semesters at RIT Croatia (Zagreb and Dubrovnik) and RIT Dubai for an easy, seamless study abroad experience (but you are not limited to these locations).
- There is a wide variety of business coursework available abroad, which means you will need to spend some time narrowing down your program choices. Thinking about your priorities in choosing a program (level of cultural immersion, program cost, language of instruction and location) and meeting with an RIT study abroad advisor will help you settle on a good program fit.
- If you’re an Accounting or Finance major, it is important to start early when planning to study abroad in order to have the most flexibility in finding accounting and finance coursework abroad. But remember that if you’re late to the game, you may still have options and a study abroad advisor can help you find a program that may work for you.
Faculty-Led Programs
RIT offers faculty-led study abroad programs designed, developed, and led by RIT faculty. The travel portion of these programs is usually shorter in length (between one to five weeks), taking place over summer, winter break, or spring break. Most faculty-led programs are open to students of all majors, and students may be able to use credits towards free electives, perspectives, gen ed electives or towards certain minors/immersions.
These faculty-led programs may be of interest to Saunders majors:
- Flood Hydrology and Wine Ecology
- Public Speaking and the Public Sphere: Communication in Ancient and Modern Greece
- Kyoto History and Culture
- Experiential Learning in Cultural Psychology: Immersion in Japanese Culture
- Italian Food, Culture, and Sustainability
- Ireland's Culture and Society
- Building Shared Narratives in Northern Ireland
Study Abroad Scholarships for SCB Majors
Saunders undergraduate scholarship
May be used for study abroad. Open to business majors with 3.2 GPA or higher. Yearly deadline in February.
RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant
Open to students going on RIT Global Campus, exchange, or faculty-led programs. All students applying for one of these types of programs will be automatically considered for this funding. No separate scholarship application is required. Awards $500-$1,000. Awards are based on financial need as determined by your FAFSA on file and RIT Financial Aid.
Honors Travel Grant
RIT Honors students are eligible for a $500 travel grant to study abroad. RIT Honors Travel Grant form
Other featured scholarships
Scholarship deadlines are often early, and some scholarships require essays and letters of recommendation as part of scholarship applications.
Additional International Opportunities
These international programs and fellowships include options for undergraduate students or post-graduation opportunities.
Critical Language Scholarship
Funding for an 8-10 week summer study abroad opportunity to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world.
CBYX Young Professionals
German language study and internship in your field in Germany.
Fulbright Fellowship (U.S. Student Program)
Funding for upcoming or recent graduates to go to grad school or complete an independent research project abroad.
Contact Jenny Sullivan (jenny.sullivan@rit.edu), Director of Education Abroad, for more information on these opportunities and to assist you with the application process.
Use the international fellowships and scholarships search tool to explore more options >