Important Considerations
- If you are in your Junior year and plan to study abroad, you will likely choose a program that is focused on Applied Economics, or a program that offers an internship experience.
- If all foundation and core requirements are complete, then Senior year can be a good time to study abroad; you can focus on getting international work experience through an internship.
- It is strongly encouraged that you take your Applied Economics core courses (3001-7) on campus, but you may be able to find substitutes for these courses with careful planning and consultation with the Undergraduate Coordinator or Major Coordinator.
- You are required to take your Applied Economics Professional Application Cluster courses on campus.
Nonaffiliated Programs
CFANS strongly encourages you to participate in UofM-sponsored or affiliated programs, which have been vetted and approved by the Learning Abroad Center or another unit on campus. The UofM has close working relationships with hundreds of affiliated programs that are high quality in terms of academic standards, housing, cultural immersion, health and safety and administrative support services. CFANS will not support or approve student participation in nonaffiliated programs.
Programs
Africa & the Middle East
Botswana
- Take courses at the University of Botswana is located in the capital city of Gaborone, a cosmopolitain city with excellent public transportation, museums, and shopping.
- Take university courses like International Trade, Economics of Botswana and Southern Africa, Development Economics, Economics of Agriculture, Agricultural Policy and Rural Development.
Asia & Oceania
Australia
- Take courses in international business, environmental studies, and Australian politics.
- Several courses in business, marketing, and economics courses are available.
- This program also offers a 3-credit internship in multinational and local businesses and firms in Sydney.
University of Melbourne (available through IFSA Australia)
- Possible areas of study include agricultural marketing, agricultural policy and international trade, and resource economics and management.
- Course offerings include: accounting, business law, commerce, econometrics, economics and environmental studies, finance, management, marketing economics, and more.
Japan
- Study Japanese language and take English-taught courses.
- Economics and business related courses may include The Contemporary Economy of Japan; Japan and International Economic Relations in Asia; and Key Features of Japanese Marketing Strategy.
- Field placement option enables you to observe a Japanese corporation, business, or non-profit organization.
Europe
Denmark
- Program combines classroom teaching, local field studies, and study tours in Denmark and Europe.
- Students develop solid knowledge of the European business environment; the European Union (EU); and an understanding of the real-world interplay of politics, economics, and business.
United Kingdom
- Choose from courses in international trade, European economic history, international marketing in Europe, corporate finance, and Western European government and politics.
- Several courses in business, marketing, and economics courses are available.
- This program also offers a 3-credit internship in multinational and local businesses and firms in London.
Additional Options to Consider
- 3-week, 3-credit programs at the 3000-level led by University of Minnesota faculty and staff over winter break or May session.
- Explore an exciting location and topic, Fulfill Liberal Education requirements, or earn major/minor credit.
- Check out additional LAC Instructor-led Seminars that might run over winter break, spring break, May, and summer sessions. They vary in length, dates, and content so students can find one that best fits their academic and professional goals.
- Begin your language study or work toward completing requirements for a language minor.
- Complete a semester of language on a short-term program or explore options to complete two or more semesters of language on semester-long program.