Through this program, you will gain a background in international banking and finance through a social justice lens via an experiential, case-study approach. The international environment of Geneva offers an opportunity to meet experts and academics at banks, financial institutions, and Swiss and international NGOs, all while examining macroeconomics and the global finance system as it applies to social responsibility and the ethics of sustainable business.
This program addresses the causes of the unstable global economy, alternative systems of intermediation, and the implications of financial crises on economies, in the classroom and through briefings at financial institutions and NGOs.
The first ten weeks of the program will focus on classes in financial systems and reforms, international banking and related ethics, sustainable business and intermediations of risk and crises from a social responsibility standpoint. This will be combined with your choice of independent research or an internship.
Near the end of the semester, you will travel with your cohort to Greece, where you’ll examine the impact of the recent economic crisis on the Greek financial system and society while you experience Greek culture, history, and cuisine. Coursework examines international financial crises and social responsibility, and includes a 10-hour Modern Greek language course. You will hear lectures from experts and visit financial institutions such as IOBE, a leading think tank on economic research, and ELIAMEP, an independent, nonprofit, and policy-oriented research and training institute researching European integration and international relations.
For more information go to SIT: Banking, Finance, and Social Responsibility in Geneva.
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.
UO students, please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.
If you are interested in applying to an SIT program, we strongly advise you to meet with an advisor prior to applying.
SIT Study Abroad has rolling admission, which means that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis between the opening and closing dates of the review process. Applications must be complete to be reviewed for admission. Since many programs fill before the published closing dates, you are strongly advised to apply early.
Qualified applicants are recommended by a GEO Study Abroad Program Advisor. The final selection of participants is made by SIT. The SIT admissions committee strives to select students who will be the best possible match for the program. You should submit strong academic references and demonstrate a consistent academic record, clear motivation to study abroad, solid reasoning for the program choice, and an understanding of the program model.
IMPORTANT: Application for a SIT program involves two parts:
Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the SIT deadline. An application fee is due at the time of application and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
| Term | Year | Deadline | Arrival Date | Departure Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | 2020 | 4/1/2020 | Late-August | Early December |
| Spring Semester | 2021 | 10/1/2020 | Late January | Mid-May |
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