McCombs students eager to gain international experience while exploring one of Asia's leading financial hubs. The program is complemented with a series of organized cultural excursions and professional visits.
Quick Info
- Academic Term: May Term
- Program Dates: May 5 – May 30, 2026
- Credits: 3 UT credits
- Eligibility: BBA students w/ min. 2.8 GPA
- Prerequisites: Completion of FIN 357 by program start date
- Program Code: 350180
Application for May Term 2025 will be open between October 1st and October 15th
Program Information
About the Program
ELIGIBILITY
This program is open to UT undergraduates with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Please note, that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Canfield Business Honors Program: All Faculty-Led Programs are open to current CBHP students and Faculty-Led Program courses may count for Honors credit. These will count toward the student’s maximum limit of 2 non-Honors courses. Contact your CBHP advisor for more information. Enrolling in a May Term or Summer Term Faculty-Led Program will not negatively impact a student’s CBHP application.
SCHEDULE
Classes take place Monday-Friday (usually 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Students are strongly urged to refrain from making weekend travel plans until receipt of the finalized schedule. Absence from class will
not be permitted.
ACADEMICS
Valuation – FIN 374C – Taught by UT faculty
FACULTY
Ari Kang
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Questions about this program? Contact Leticia Patterson
Fees and Tuition
Excursions
COMPANY VISITS
Company visits are an important component of the program. They are designed to provide students with a first-hand look at important local industries and business practices.
CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
Cultural excursions provide students with an opportunity to experience the local environment. Weekly outings, including admission fees, are coordinated on behalf of the group. These events are built into the program and participation at each event is mandatory.
Past excursions include:
- Day trip to Hwaseong Fortress
- Day trip to DMZ
- Guided Tour of the National Museum of Korea
- Cooking Class
Housing and Transportation
HOUSING
Participants will live together in a student residence.
Arrival and Check-In: May 5, 2026
Departure and Check-Out: May 30 , 2026
TRANSPORTATION
Participants will book their flights to and from Seoul on their own and will arrange their own transportation from the airport to the dorm.
Visa and Passport Information
PASSPORT
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the study abroad trip. Texas Global Passport Services can process passport applications.
U.S. passports are taking an exceptionally long time to be processed. If you are even considering a study abroad program and you do not have a passport (or your passport will expire within 6 months of the end of your program), you should apply for one now.
U.S. CITIZENS TRAVELING TO SOUTH KOREA
U.S. citizens traveling to South Korea will not require a visa if staying less than 90 days.
OTHER NATIONALITIES TRAVELING TO SOUTH KOREA
Depending on your nationality, you may or may not require a visa. Please visit the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea’s website to check the requirements for your specific nationality.
It is the student’s responsibility to research specific requirements for their nationality and to apply for their visa, if necessary. At the student’s request, we will provide additional program-related documentation to support their visa application, such as an official letter, enrollment status at UT, housing, and insurance coverage. Students are also encouraged to request formal documentation of student enrollment status from the UT Registrar’s Office and are required to notify Texas Global of their travel plans.