May Program Deadline:

December 1, 2008

Please submit completed applications to the International Programs office (CSOM 4-104) by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on the following Monday.

Please send completed application with attachments to:

Study Abroad ApplicationInternational Programs, Carlson School of Management 4-104

University of Minnesota

321 19th Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55455

Tel: 612-625-9361

To confirm receipt of your application please email Libby Jensen at

Important Information:

  • Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Mailed applications must be postmarked by the deadline date.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you submit all of your application materials on time. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
  • You can apply no more than two programs with the same application deadline. You will be required to rank your 1st and 2nd choices.
  • If you apply two programs you must write separate essays for each program.

Application Materials:

A complete application must include the following: (please do not staple)

1)Completed and signed Application Form

2)Current resume or curriculum vitae (c.v.)

3)Current unofficial University of Minnesota transcript (not APAS)

4)1- 2 page Statement of Interest (double spaced) that addresses the following essay questions:

  1. This program will challenge you academically, professionally, and culturally. Why do you want to study on this program?
  2. What research have you done to prepare your application?
  3. In what ways can you contribute to making this experience meaningful for the entire group?

5)Check for $50 application fee, made out to the University of Minnesota. (If applying to more than one program for the same application deadline, only include one $50 check).

For further information call 612-626-4813 or e-mail

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, handicap, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.


I would like to apply for the following program(s):

If you are applyingfor more than one program,you must rank your top two choices (1, 2), and include separate essays for each program:

China Seminar “Doing Business in China”

4 credits; A/F; (Spring Term B + 2 weeks in May in Shanghai, China)

Ethics Seminar “The Ethical Environment of International Business”

4 credits; A/F (Spring Term B + 2 weeks in May in Londonand Brussels)

Ethics Seminar “Corporate Social Responsibility: A Scandinavian Approach”

4 credits; A/F (Spring Term B + 2 weeks in May in Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen)

Vienna Seminar “Doing Business in Central and Eastern Europe”

4 credits; A/F (Spring Term B + 2 weeks in Vienna in May/June)

PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME / STUDENT ID #
DATE OF BIRTH / PLACE OF BIRTH / CITIZENSHIP
CURRENT STREET ADDRESS
CITY / STATE / ZIP
TELEPHONE (HOME) / WORK/DAY
PASSPORT NUMBER (if passport is current) / PASSPORT EXPIRATION DATE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA E-MAIL ADDRESS

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

DEGREE SOUGHT / CARLSON PROGRAM
Full Time Part Time
YEAR IN PROGRAM PORTFOLIO/FOCUS OF STUDY
PART TIME STUDENTS ONLY: # of credits left to complete degree when you study abroad:
LIST OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED FULL OR PART-TIME:
NAME OF institution / DATES / degree RECEIVED

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Note that experience does not necessarily equate to preference in program selection.

HAVE YOU TRAVELED, LIVED OR STUDIED ABROAD? YES NO

Please describe your experience including dates (feel free to attach another sheet).

DO YOU HAVE ANY DEGREE OF PROFICIENCY IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE? YES NO

If YES, please provide the following information: (1=Excellent 2=Good 3=Fair 4=Poor)

name of language / reading / writing / speaking

ARE YOU A UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EMPLOYEE? YES NO

IF YES, WILL YOU USE THE REGENT’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR THIS COURSE? YES NO

(Please note that the Regent’s Scholarship will only cover a portion of the program cost.)

EMERGENCY CONTACT

NAME:
STREET ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER(HOME) / WORK (DAY)
Applicant Signature / Date