EARN A GLOBAL BUSINESS MINOR DURING SUMMER STUDY ABROAD!!
The Global Business Minor program is designed exclusively for non-business majors who desire an understanding of the fundamentals of business through experiential learning in a multicultural environment.

OVERVIEW
This program is specifically designed by the Raymond A. Mason School of Business for students interested in complementing their liberal arts major with business skills to diversify their practical knowledge. Classes will be held at the University College Dublin (UCD) and will include educational excursions across Ireland. To learn more about the program from the student perspective, watch the Global Business Minor video!

ACADEMICS
Coursework in marketing, finance, management, and a special topics course that will provide students with unique insights into global markets.

The curriculum will be taught by W&M faculty and will be delivered as:
- 1-day program orientation at W&M during the spring semester;
- 3 weeks via online learning (synchronous and asynchronous); and
- 8 weeks in Ireland at University College Dublin.

Required Program Orientation at W&M: To be published

Online Coursework:
Start Date:          May 19, 2025 
End Date:            June 9, 2025 

Dublin, Ireland (University College Dublin):
Start Date:          June 12, 2025
End Date:            August 8, 2025
         
Important Notes:
The curriculum for the minor will include 18 credits of coursework, 15 credits of which will be earned during the summer experience.  Students must have either passed BUAD 203 Principles of Accounting (3 credits) prior to the start of the program or must have the ability in their schedule to take this course in a subsequent semester at William & Mary prior to graduation (with special permission) to earn the minor designation.
 
2025 Courses
BUAD 310 Marketing in an International Environment (3 credits)
BUAD 320 Finance in an International Environment (3 credits)
BUAD 411 Management in an International Environment (3 credits)
BUAD 493 Special Topics in an International Environment (3 credits) * Exact Topic/course information pending
BUAD 413 Global Business Immersion (3 credits)

Students who participate in the Global Business Minor program are not eligible to pursue a business major or another business minor at the business school. Students who participate are also not required to accept the minor designation for courses completed.

It is anticipated that students must have completed 39 credits by the start of the program.  Freshmen interested in participating in the program should contact the global education advisor for guidance. 

INFORMATION SESSIONS
Friday, November 8^th, 2024 ;   3-4PM at York Room Sadler Center  
Tuesday, November 12^th, 2024;   3-4 PM at York Room Sadler Center
Wednesday, November 20^th,  2024;   5-6PM via Zoom  Register at - https://cwm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOCoqzwsEtTJTQOOSPgQv7F_s_bty4dk 


FINANCIAL
Application fee information:
The application fee ($75) is due by the deadline and should be paid online at the GEO Marketplace Store. Whoever is making the payment will need the student 93#, email, and phone number. The application fee is refundable in the event that you are not accepted into the program, or the program is canceled by W&M.

Program Fee 
Summer 2025: $22,883

Students are responsible for airfare and most meals.

Program Fee includes:

• W&M 5 courses / 15 credits
• Fulfills W&M COLL 300 requirement
• Accommodations at University College Dublin, a leading global institution
• Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• UCD and Dublin Orientation
• Local transportation pass
• Company and site visits related to courses
• Cultural Programming
• Excursion transportation, admissions, and certain meals
• CISI insurance

The estimated costs for this program and important payment information will be available shortly and will be posted here

SCHOLARSHIPS
The Dublin Global Business Minor Scholarship is available for this program - up to $80,000 in scholarship available. To apply, please open an application BEFORE opening the scholarship application. The scholarship deadline is December 2, 2024.

DEADLINES
Application Deadline ($75): December 2, 2024
Deposit Deadline ($1,000): March 7, 2025
Balance Due: April 1, 2025

ELIGIBILITY
Students must be an active W&M undergraduate student in good standing, not on academic or disciplinary probation during time abroad, and eligible to take classes at the W&M Williamsburg campus to study abroad. For more information about general eligibility, please visit our Policies that Affect You page.

Business Minor Requirements: minimum overall GPA of 2.75 at the time of application. Students need to have earned 39 credits by the start of the program. 

Summer Abroad Handbook 2025