Study Abroad
Study abroad is a transformative experience that enhances your education and prepares you for a globalized world. Students considering study abroad programs should begin research at least a year in advance in order to meet necessary deadlines and requirements.
For more information on available programs, admissions, financial aid and more, visit edabroad.charlotte.edu.
Here are the 2026 spring break study abroad programs. Note that the deadline to apply for study abroad is Nov. 1, 2026.
international business practices in london
PROGRAM DETAILS
- March 5-13, 2027
- Course credit: FINN 3000 or MKTG 3000
- Open to sophomores, juniors seniors
- Application deadline: Nov. 1, 2026
Explore international business in one of the world’s leading commercial capitals. Through company visits, professional conversations and cultural experiences, you’ll see how finance, marketing, management and risk shape business across borders.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
- Visit Lloyd’s of London, London’s financial district and an innovative business incubator
- Explore luxury branding and consumer behavior in Mayfair, Regent Street and Savile Row
- Experience British history and culture at Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Stonehenge and renowned museums
Questions? Jacqueline Robinson • jrobi202@charlotte.edu or Carla Boles • cboles3@charlotte.edu
Spain and Portugal: Forensics and Sustainability Reporting
PROGRAM DETAILS
- March 3-11, 2027
- Course credit: BUSN 2000, ACCT 3900 or IBUS 3000
- Open to second-semester freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors
- Application deadline: Nov. 1, 2026
Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona to see how European organizations are responding to climate change, corporate transparency and financial crime — and how sustainability is reshaping global business.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
- Learn from leaders in renewable energy, forensic accounting and sustainable agriculture in Lisbon
- Examine ESG reporting, electric mobility and industry innovation in Barcelona
- Experience both cities through guided tours, historical exploration and hands-on activities, including a vertical farm visit
Questions? Ask Wells Osteen • mosteen1@charlotte.edu
Switzerland: International Business Practices from Banking to Luxury Goods
PROGRAM DETAILS
- March 5-13, 2027
- Course credit: ECON 3090 or IBUS 3000
- Open to sophomores, juniors, seniors
- Application deadline: Nov. 1, 2026
Go inside Geneva’s global economy through company visits, conversations with international leaders and experiences that bring Swiss business and culture to life.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
- Visit world-renowned companies: Victorinox, UBS/Credit Suisse
- Meet international leaders at organizations such as the United Nations + World Trade Organization
- Explore Swiss culture through chocolate, museums and a Lake Geneva cruise
Questions? Ask Dr. Theresa Mannah-Blankson • tmannahb@charlotte.edu
OTHER STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS
Argentina: Global Perspectives in Human Resources
March 4-15, 2027
Panama: Global Supply Chain Practicum
March 7-13, 2027
Joint program with the Global Marketing Practicum
Panama: Global Marketing Practicum
March 7-13, 2027
Joint program with the Global Supply Chain Practicum
Study Abroad 101
The study abroad experience might be a little overwhelming at first, but to help make the process more manageable, the Office of Education Abroad has created Study Abroad 101 — a free, non-credit course hosted virtually that outlines program options, financial aid and scholarships, academic credit processes and more.
You can go anywhere with the Belk College of Business
Available Financial Support
- Belk College Scholarship: Most Belk College students will receive a $1,000 scholarship when approved for a Belk College Faculty Led Program. No additional scholarship application is needed.
- There will be a small number of $3,000 scholarships based on financial need. Once approved for a Belk College Faculty Led program, students will receive information on how to apply for this need-based funding from Alisha Aycoth.
- Financial Aid and Study Abroad
- OEA Scholarships (Cannot be used for spring break or fall faculty led experiences)
- Honors College: Delbridge E. Narron Travel Scholarship
Contact Alisha Aycoth with any questions about scholarship availability or your scholarship eligibility.