International Trade

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the theoretical analysis of international trade and commercial policy. Students will look at the pure theory of international trade as exemplified by comparative advantage and gains from trade in the classical and neo classical models and explore alternative explanations of trade and development. Student will earn 3 hours of credit for ECON 305, a course taught by British faculty.

Program Highlights

  • This program is open to all students but would be particularly interesting to business majors.
  • “ It is an experience I will never forget and I can't wait to return!” – Summer 2006 student.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in England.
Program cost
$2800
Dates of program
Depart US on July 8 (arrive in London on July 9)
Depart London on July 28
Location
London, England
Course credit
3 hours of ECON 305: Current Economic Topics
Prerequisites
None
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty led
Housing
Student-shared flats
Housing move-in day is July 9; check out is the morning of July 28.
Faculty members
British faculty
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, transport pass for Zones 1 & 2, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Raney-Mills Turner
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4