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'Advancing a Global Penn State' Award for Outstanding Program
Penn State School of Hospitality Management received the Advancing a Global Penn State award for Outstanding Program from the Office of Penn State Global Programs. The award recognizes Global Programs’ partners within the University community who have been integral in advancing Penn State’s global engagement strategy.
"We are committed to supporting the advancement of Global Programs," Daniel Mount, Professor in Charge of International Studies & Students,
Hospitality Management.

The School of Hospitality Management (SHM) has the goal of educating students who will become socially aware hospitality industry professionals with the potential to be highly competitive in the global business arena. SHM has created a network of international academic partnerships and opportunities for students.

There are five ways in which students can study abroad:

  1. SHM offers semester-long programs in Italy, Croatia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Programs offered through SHM allow the student to complete both major and general education credits.
  2. SHM offers a month-long, six-credit Summer Studies in Europe program.  
  3. SHM offers embedded programs offered as a travel component during resident instruction at Penn State.
  4. The University Office of Global Programs offers a number of programs that allow students to complete general education credits.
  5. Study abroad credits will only be accepted toward HM degree requirements if they are taken through a Penn State approved program.Credits earned in non-Penn State programs may qualify toward General Education requirements, but not to HM degree requirements.
  6. Please make an appointment with the International Programs advisor if you have an interest in any of these opportunities. 

For general information about School of Hospitality Management study abroad programs, contact Nada Madrid, Academic Advisor for the School of Hospitality Management. 

Semester-Long Programs

Students may apply for all of these programs through Education Abroad:

Faculty-led Short Programs

Note: Programs are run based on enrollment numbers.

Scholarships for Study Abroad

Travel grants are available through SHM. Students may receive approximately $300 to $500; however, some students have also received full airfare. Scholarships or stipends are not guaranteed. Awards are based on a combination of high academic achievement and financial need. Please contact faculty in charge of your preferred SHM study abroad program for more information.

Additional funding may be available through Penn State Global Programs.