Undergraduate Co-Major

1. How do I request a co-major in international business?

   Visit the Terry College undergraduate admissions site for Terry College admissions information.

2. I am an international business co-major. How do I get advised?

   Advising appointments are available after the first week of the semester. This is for students to be advised for registration the following semester. To schedule an appointment, use the Franklin College Student Advising and Registration Assistant (SARA) and sign up for an appointment with your primary advisor. International business students will have information sessions throughout the semester to see how the IB major fits in as a co-major. If you wish to meet individually with the IB advisor, you can arrange an appointment through email by contacting Marisa Ulrich.

3. I am not a student at the University of Georgia, but am interested in international business studies. How can I set up an appointment to speak with someone?

   Please call the Terry College undergraduate office at 706-542-5725.

4. Is there a language requirement?

   Yes, international business is the only co-major in the Terry College that has a language requirement. Each student majoring in international business must choose a language and take courses through the conversation level in that language.

5. How long has international business been a co-major in the Terry College?

   International business has been a major in some form since 1971, when there was a major in the business school called “international trade.” The co-major officially began during the 2009–2010 academic year.

6. How many students are in the international business co-major?

   There are 200 students co-majoring in international business.

7. What does the International Business Society do? Can any student join?

   The International Business Society meets two times a month for professional and social purposes. Membership is open to all Terry College students and semester dues ($20) support the organization’s activities.

8. Who can I go to for career advice?

   The UGA Career Center is located in Clarke Howell Hall (706-542-3375).

   International business majors have a dedicated career consultant for advice on industry trends, marketing the international business degree, how to interview, how to highlight your international experiences, and more. To speak with a career counselor, simply make an appointment. This is a free and lifetime service to Terry graduates.

Study Abroad

1. I am not in the international business co-major. Who can I talk to about studying abroad?

   You can either set up an appointment with a study abroad advisor in the UGA Office of International Education or, if you are interested only in Terry College programs, you can set up an appointment with an International Business Programs staff person. For an overview of current programs with business courses, see the international business study abroad and exchange programs information.

2. How do I get information about study abroad programs?

   If students wish to apply to a study abroad program, they must contact the program director or administrative office, or go to the program website for details. Information on the programs with a Terry College affiliation, as well as links to other UGA international education opportunities, are available on the international business study abroad and exchange programs information.

To participate in an exchange program, not to be confused with study abroad, contact the UGA Office of International Education (OIE). Students who participate in a UGA exchange program, directly enroll in courses offered by foreign institutions, or participate in a study abroad or exchange program affiliated with another US institution will need to complete a Credit Approval Form to be sure the credit will transfer-in correctly.