Office of Study Abroad

Economics

There are many exciting options all over the world for Economics majors to study abroad. Given the increasing globalization of today's economic marketplace, studying abroad will help Economics majors gain important cross-cultural perspectives, as well as an understanding of international approaches to business, finance, and politics. One of the many advantages of studying Economics abroad is the ability to take classes not offered at Brandeis or take classes on the economics of a country or region in the country or region. This page contains information that will assist Economics Majors in determining how to integrate study abroad into their Brandeis careers.

Sample of Approved Programs with Economics Course Work

• Brandeis in Copenhagen: Economics and Business in Denmark - Copenhagen, Denmark
• Universita Bocconi - Milan, Italy
• University of Tokyo International Program in Economics - Tokyo, Japan

Visit the Brandeis Approved Programs List to review a comprehensive list of programs that offer Economics coursework. You can also filter options or search for unique program traits like internships or research. Additional programs might have acceptable coursework, but this list shows the primary locations where ECON courses may be available.

Study Abroad Liaison

To assist students with their academic choices abroad and to help answer any questions about receiving major/minor credit while abroad, each academic department and program has assigned a faculty member to serve as the Study Abroad Liaison. As every department has different policies regarding credit from abroad, the Study Abroad Liaison can assist you with guidance on major/minor credit. Find the Study Abroad Liaison for Economics here.

Receiving Credit in Economics

Students wishing to receive credit in Economics for coursework done off-campus during the academic year should discuss these plans with the Study Abroad Liaison. All students as part of their application process for either a summer or semester term abroad will be required to have a course proposal reviewed by the department if they wish to receive credit in that major/minor. For the semester, this is an initial conversation and students should continue to discuss plans with the department as they have more course information (syllabi, etc.). For the summer, courses are pre-approved. Upon return, semester students should complete the Petition to Request Substitution for a Requirement form for final and formal review. 

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