Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, England
GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

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Prepare yourself for a future in business and economics by studying in London, one of the impactful financial centers of the world. The spring quarter Global Business and Economics in London program offers the opportunity to gain real international work experience in the field of economics and business and earn major satisfying upper division Business Administration and Economics credit, all while immersing yourself in one of the most significant and fascinating international cities in the world.

This intensive program in a fast-paced city will require you to balance your academic, work, and personal responsibilities while allowing you to make progress towards your educational, professional, and personal goals by experiencing all that London has to offer.

If you are interested in taking an internship on this program, please visit Global Business and Economics in London with Internship!

Dates and Deadlines

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

You will enroll in three to four courses:

 

  • Global, Legal, Social Environment of Business (BA 325)

    Cross Cultural Business Communication (BA 361)

    Leadership and Communication (BA 308)

    Economic Integration of the European Union (equivalent to EC 300 level elective)

    Monetary Economics (EC 470)

    (NOTE: EC 311 and EC 313 are prerequisites for EC 470)

    Contemporary Britain in a Global Setting (GLBL 388)

All courses and internship placements are recognized and approved for academic credit by the University of Oregon. 

London will serve as a classroom as much as the center itself. Academic activities are integrated with excursions, giving you an inside look into the vibrant business culture of the United Kingdom. Courses are taught by British faculty who have experience teaching US students as well as considerable practical experience in the related field they are teaching. Visits to several well-known cultural locations in the city and surrounding area are also planned. All instruction is in English. Courses make use of a variety of materials and texts, all of which are included in the program fee. Students should be prepared for a rigorous academic experience and a busy schedule. 

Classes will run Monday-Friday every week.

For business administration and accounting majors this program may satisfy all three Lundquist College of Business (LCB) Global Context requirements and meet the Cultural Awareness for Business Decisions requirement with LCB academic advisor approval. Please contact an LCB academic advisor for more details about these requirements.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

Students will be living in shared housing in Central London. Students will be housed in twin rooms in either apartments or studios with shared living spaces. The housing will be conveniently located in either Zone 2 or Zone 3 in London. Students will be within walking distance of the Tube network, local supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.

The housing will be fully furnished and the cooking spaces will be fully equipped with utensils, plates, glasses and cookware. All apartments have Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, linens and 24/7 emergency support.

Your program application will have a housing questionnaire to gather information and assist with roommate assignments. Please note that students may share an apartment with students of a different gender.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.