International Exchange Student Academic Information

Application Process:

  • Students must first be nominated to study at OSU's College of Business by a partner university (listed below).
  • Once nominated, students will be emailed with the following:
    • Instructions on how to complete the electronic application form
    • Documents to submit to Charlie Carr:
      • Academic Transcript
      • Choice of classes to take at OSU
      • TOEFL (English language) Waiver form
      • Proof of finances

Application Deadlines:

Fall Term (Sep-Dec): April 1

Winter Term (Jan-Mar): October 1

Spring Term (Apr-Jun): January 1

Partner Universities:

The following institutions are exchange partners with OSU's College of Business (COB) and their students will be assisted by the COB Exchange Coordinator regarding enrollment and registration. Exchange students participating through a different institution will work with their program coordinator.

  • Aarhus School of Business / Aarhus University
  • Chulalongkorn University
  • City University Hong Kong
  • DHBW-Mosbach/Bad Mergentheim School of Business
  • Lund University
  • Mendel University
  • Radboud University Nijmegen
  • Singapore Management University
  • University of Agder
  • Universidad de Chile - Facultad Economia y Negocios
  • Universidad de Murcia
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

For more information:

Current Fact Sheet

Email or schedule an appointment with Charlie Carr, COB Incoming Exchange Coordinator & Advisor, to learn more.

Please keep the following in mind:

  • All exchange students are required to attend two mandatory orientations so plan to arrive at least one week before the first day of class.
  • Course request forms should accurately reflect the classes needed.
  • We will assist students in registering for 12 credits minimum per term.
  • Once the term starts, schedule changes are highly unlikely.
  • Undergraduate students will be considered for classes at the 100, 200, 300 and 400 levels.
  • Graduate students may take classes at the 500 level, however MBA classes are not available
  • Exchange students may take classes taught by other colleges on campus, but may need to work with that department for access.

Business Course Availability

Space in courses is limited and enrollment in preferred courses is not guaranteed.

SubjectFall TermWinter TermSpring Term
Accounting *BA 211, BA 213, BA 315BA 211,  BA213, BA 315BA 211, BA 213, BA 315
* Other accounting courses are not typically available to exchange students. 
Contact advisor for assistance.
Business Law **BA 230BA 230BA 230
** Law course may be difficult for non-native English speakers. 
Courses are focused on US law, not international law.
Innovation & EntrepreneurshipBA 260, BA 458, BA 460, BA 467BA 260, BA 458, BA 460, BA 464BA 260, BA 361, BA 363
Finance ***BA 360BA 360BA 360
*** Other finance courses are not typically available to exchange students. 
Contact advisor for assistance.
Business Information SystemsBA 272, BA 270, BA 370, BANA 370BA 270, BA 370,  BIS 371, BIS 471BA 270, BA 370, BIS 372, BIS 472
ManagementBA 351, BA 352, MGMT 364, MGMT 453BA 351, BA 352, MGMT 364, MGMT 449, MGMT 452, MGMT 453, MGMT 455BA 351, BA 352, BA 463, MGMT 364, MGMT 446, MGMT 448, MGMT 452, MGMT 453
MarketingBA 390, BANA 370, MRKT 485, MRKT 489, MRKT 491, MRKT 492, MRKT 493, MRKT 495, MRKT 497BA 390, MRKT 492, MRKT 493, MRKT 495, MRKT 496, MRKT 498, MRKT 499BA 390, MRKT 484, MRKT 488, MRKT 489, MRKT 492, MRKT 497, MRKT 499
Supply Chain & Logistics ManagementSCLM 450, SCLM 451SCLM 452, SCLM 452, SCLM 457SCLM 350, SCLM 459
Other BusinessBA 275, BA 347, BA 357, BA 375, BA 466BA 275, BA 347, BA 357, BA 375, BA 466BA 275, BA 347, BA 357, BA 375, BA 466
Non BusinessCourses from other departments are available to Business exchange students.  You may need to work directly with that department for access to certain courses.  Typically lower numbered courses will not require special assistance to register. Visit the "" for a listing of courses offered and then filter by the term you will be attending and the subject area you want to study.

Additional Resources

College of Business Course Syllabi