There are a number of study abroad opportunities available for economics students.
The Smith Center for Global Engagement provides opportunities to expand the liberal arts education learning globally and to local communities within the U.S. Programs are offered during January Term, fall semester, spring semester, and during an academic year. There is an application process for each of these programs and courses. Semester and year programs tend to remain the same from year to year with some minor changes. January Term programs can differ based on faculty availability, budgets, and programming.
Smith Center programs can be viewed on the application database. Single searches and more advanced searches can be done to find a program within a student’s area of study and interest. For more information attend a 101 Session: Intro to Study Abroad/Away or program info session (see Smith Center Events for more details), meet with a Peer Advisor, and visit the Smith Center webpage for program costs, application instructions, and additional information.
There are a number of study abroad/away programs available for students majoring in economics. Four popular semester/year-long programs for economic majors include:
- DIS in Copenhagen
- Course offerings available in economics, finance, and management studies.
- Students usually attend for one semester during their junior year or in the fall semester of their senior year.
- GPA requirement is 3.0.
- DIS in Stockholm
- Course offerings available in economics, finance, and management studies.
- Students usually attend for one semester during their junior year or in the fall semester of their senior year.
- GPA requirement is 3.0.
- IES Milan Abroad: Business Studies and Italy Today
- Most courses are taught in English and are offered on a semester basis.
- Students have the option to take courses at a few local universities. Economics, finance, and management courses are offered at the Universitá Commerciale Luigi Bocconi and are well known for their courses in finance and economics.
- Internship opportunities are also available in economics, finance, and management. Students cannot participate in an internship and take courses at a local university.
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- Year-long, advanced competitive courses, similar to Level III St. Olaf courses offered. Courses count towards Level II analysis courses.
- Students attend during their junior year.
- To apply to the program, students need to have completed or be enrolled in the two core theory courses: ECON 261 and ECON 262.
- Students should also complete ECON 263 or STAT 272 prior to the end of the sophomore year.
Other popular programs for economics majors include Harris Manchester College (Oxford University, England) and periodically offered January Term programs, such as Innovation in New Zealand.
Students are unable to get credit for the “Core” economics courses while abroad/away. They may only get credit for elective courses upon approval of the department chair. Please visit Credit for Courses Completed at Other Institutions to review the rules for requesting credits from other schools and programs.