Study Abroad
Summer 2009
Through SBA's study abroad courses, students explore different cultures, form new relationships and hone their international commerce knowledge and skills. These intensive two-week summer courses, offered in international settings, earn full academic credit. Classes are taught by Loyola's top professors and are offered in a variety of disciplines. Study abroad courses offered for Summer 2009 include:
econ 399. Special Topics: Trade & Economic Growth
Instructors: Mine Cinar
Dates: May 31-June 13, 2009
This course covers trade theory and various historical economic development stages of nations. Topics include the theory of international trade, trade policies, economic integration in the European Union and NAFTA, parallel imports and trade laws, trade sanctions, free trade zones, balance of payments and macroeconomic stabilization, financial reforms, globalization and world financial institutions. Within its scope, the course discussions include subjects such as the World Trade Organization, international financing institutions, the role of the European Union and Euro-Med agreements, transitional economies and sustainable growth. This course has been offered in Rome before and utilizes the various academic resources offered in Rome. Prerequisites for the course are ECON 201 and Econ 202, Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics. The course will meet in Chicago for at least 4 times to cover the theory of trade and development (16 contact hours) before traveling to Rome for applications of theory to Italy and the European Union.
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202, Sophmore Standing. Students who took ECON 399 in Dublin Summer 08 are not able to take this course.
Course materials: Main Textbook: Stuart A. Lynn, Economic Development: Theory and Practice in a Divided World, 2003, Prentice Hall plus handouts in class. Please note that the course will start meeting on weekends in Chicago for the first half and lectures will be taped.
Accommodations: Double-occupancy rooms with bathroom on floor.
Transportation: The program deposit does not include flight transportation from Chicago. Students are responsible for booking their own travel. Students must arrive on TBA and leave by TBA. Room accommodations are booked and guaranteed only through these dates.
Cultural activities/excursions: Welcome and farewell dinner; walking tour of Rome; visit to Vatican and Papal audience. Other must-see places are visited at student's leisure and cost--such as Coliseum, Spanish Steps, Catacombs.
Meals: Students are responsible for all meals, except the welcome and goodbye dinners. The Rome Center has a café on campus that serves breakfast and there are many restaurants in the surrounding area.
Student capacity: Minimum 12; maximum 24
Pre-departure class meeting: At least two pre-departure class meetings held in Chicago. Dates have not been set
Student Activity Fee: $1.400
Tuition: $1,740
Additional costs: Airfare, spending money, meals, passport, visa and additional travel
Resources:
SPRT 345. Globalization of SPoRT Industry
Dates: June 13 - 26, 2009
Instructor: Dr. Keith Lambrecht
This course provides an overview of the sport industry with an examination of the business of sport in the emerging global community. A comprehensive analysis of the Olympic movement, international governance, political, social, and economic challenges along with current and ethical issues in the sport industry and the globalization of sport. Click here for more information.
Prerequisite: SPRT 130 and Junior standing or above.
Course Materials: Given the nature of the course, no textbook is available which covers the designed course content topical areas. Therefore, a reading packet will be developed covering the content areas. The reading packet will be available for distribution on May 1, 2009.
Accommodations: Double-occupancy rooms with bathroom on floor.
Transportation: The program deposit does not include flight transportation. Students are responsible for booking their own travel. Room accommodations are booked and guaranteed only through the program dates.
Cultural Activities/Excursions: TBD
Meals: Students are responsible for all meals, except the welcome and goodbye dinners and those meals students choose as part of their excursions. The Rome Center has a café on campus that serves breakfast, lunch, and light dinner fare and there are many good restaurants, bars, and cafes in the surrounding area.
Student Capacity: minimum 12, maximum 24
Pre-deprture class meeting: At least one, 3 hour class in Chicago will be mandatory.
Student Activity Fee: $1,400
Tuition: $1,740
Additional Cost: airfare, spending money, meals, passport, visa, additional travel.
Application:
Resources:
Application Forms
For more information, please contact the GSB at: 312.915.6124; or e-mail: gsb@luc.edu.
Contact Us
For more information about these SBA study abroad programs, please contact the Graduate School of Business at: 312.915.6124, or e-mail: gsb@luc.edu.
For more information about The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies, The John Felice Rome Center, or any of Loyola's other study abroad opportunities, see Study Abroad.
