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Looking to gain a unique perspective on the economics you are studying at Brandeis, why not think about going abroad to Chile, Madagascar, Peru or Uganda and learn first hand about the economies in these countries.
Economics
London, England
FAQs | Sample Programs | Study Abroad Liaison | Receiving Credit |
There are many wonderful options all over the world for Economics Majors to study abroad. This page contains information that will assist Econ Majors in determining how to integrate study abroad into their Brandeis careers.
Generally, students who study abroad for one semester have no difficulty completing the Economics major. Those who choose to study abroad for an entire year may need to work with their advisor or the Study Abroad Liaison to develop a plan that will allow them to finish the major on time, but this is very possible.
FAQs
1. Can I receive Economics credit for courses taken overseas?
Yes, provided that the courses are offered by the Economics department in the foreign university, or are offered by closely related departments (e.g., management). Other less closely related offerings (e.g., marketing, human resources) may count for the Business minor but not for Economics.
2. Is it possible for a course taken abroad to count as an "upper level" Economics elective?
Yes, if the course requires intermediate micro, intermediate macro, or statistics as a prerequisite, or seems equivalent to courses with those prerequisites, it can count as an upper level elective. Such courses are most likely to be found in Britain and in other nations that follow the British system of higher education (e.g., Australia, New Zealand).
3. Is it possible to take one of the "core" courses (the equivalent of Econ 80a, Econ 82b or Econ 83a) abroad?
We encourage students to take their core courses at Brandeis. In particular, for those contemplating study abroad, it is strongly recommended that they take their core courses before going abroad. In the special case of someone who begins the major late, permission is sometimes given to take one (but only one) of the core courses abroad.
4. What is the process for getting Economics credit for study abroad courses?
Before going abroad, you can check out whether a specific course will or will not count as an Economics elective with the Study Abroad Liaison in Economics. It is strongly recommended that you do this, so that you will know beforehand whether the course will count. However, in order to formally get Economics credit for the course, you must contact the Study Abroad Liaison again after you return to Brandeis and after you have received a grade for the course. There is a very simple form that you and the Study Abroad Liaison both sign that formally gives you an Economics credit.
Sample of Approved Programs with Economics Course Work
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Chose the International Business and Economics track and discover the world of business hands-on through company and institutional site visits in Denmark and Europe. Courses explore the European business environment, focusing on the EU
IFSA-Butler/ Chilean University Program
Santiago, Chile
Santiago is the economic heart of Chile. Through this program you may take finance and international business courses at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Econ courses at Universidad de Chile.
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 noted above (in the answer to question # 4), Economics majors who plan to study abroad should speak with the study abroad liaison before they go abroad, and again once they have returned from study abroad.
The liaison for Economics is Prof. Michael Coiner
Receiving Credit in Economics
Students wishing to receive credit in Economics for work done off campus during the academic year should download the Petition for Major/ Minor Transfer Credit (TC03). After filling out the form and gathering the necessary paperwork, please make an appointment to meet with the Study Abroad Liaison as listed above.
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