The BIB Year Abroad
The BIB Year Abroad is a central experience of your International Business Education at Sprott. Please review the information on this page carefully to learn more about this requirement.
BIB Study Abroad Requirement
The Year Abroad Requirement of the BIB program is met by the successful completion of a minimum of 4.0 approved credits during the year of study abroad (this includes BUSI 3750 Intercultural Business Experiences, and, if applicable, BUSI 3629 Corporate Governance and Strategy), with a minimum of 1.0 credits taught in the chosen language for the program.
Students completing a pre-approved international internship term (minimum of 12 weeks), in addition to a study term abroad must have on their BIB audit a minimum of 2.0 approved Carleton credits successfully completed during their study term abroad (this includes BUSI 3750 Intercultural Business Experiences, and, if applicable, BUSI 3629 Corporate Governance and Strategy), with a minimum 0.5 credits taught in their BIB language.
Please note that the Carleton Registrar’s Office will register you in BUSI 3750 (0.5 credit) and BUSI 3629 (0.5 credit).
Year Abroad Prerequisites and Requirements
Get key academic information to stay on track during your second year and review the eligibility to apply and participate in BIB Year Abroad.
BIB Exchange Partner Schools
Review the list of exchange partners on the My Exchange page – note that some partner universities are open to all faculties and others are exclusively Sprott partners. Take the time to explore your options carefully – consider using this interactive map!
Application for Exchange
Consult with the Exchange team at the ISSO for more information about your exchange application at exchange@carleton.ca
Approval of Exchange Courses
Consult your academic requirements while on exchange and review the course selection and course approval process.
BIB Internship Information
Review the BIB Internship criteria and application information at https://sprott.carleton.ca/bib-internship-information/
While Abroad
Studying Abroad Contact Form
To be completed shortly after arrival
Re-entry Forms
Study Abroad Questionnaire
To be completed after your year abroad.