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International Study Opportunities

BA 400 Special Topics (Integrating US and Foreign Financial Systems: Chile) Summer 2008
 

Students: Earn three hours worth of credit while spending 16 days in Chile.  Ramon P. DeGennaro, the SunTrust Professor of Finance, will lead the group and teach this class from July 13, 2008 through July 28, 2008.  Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the local business community, visit important national industries, and enjoy cultural activities, including a ski trip to the Andes Mountains.  The prerequisite for this course is permission of the instructor.

For more information, contact either Fred A. Pierce III, Director, Undergraduate Programs, at 865-974-2341 (fpierce@tennessee.edu) or Professor DeGennaro, SunTrust Professor of Finance, at 865-974-1726 (rdegenna@utk.edu)

BA 400 Special Topics (Global Issues and Accting: Budapest & Prague) Mini-Term 2008

Students: Earn three hours worth of credit while spending 16 days in Prague and Budapest! The objective of this course is to explore various dimensions of globalization and how they impact business, accounting, and strategic planning and business cultures.  This study-abroad experience will provide you a truly unique and exciting opportunity to learn about international business in two of the most exciting cities in Europe.

The course will be taught by Professor Dan Murphy (Accounting) and Ms. Suzan Murphy (Finance).  Student enrollment will be limited to 20 students. The approximate travel cost, including airfare, is about $5,520. 

For more information, please contact Mrs. Murphy at 865-974-1728 (smurphy@utk.edu).

BA 400 Special Topics (China: Thriving in the Next Global Stage) First Summer Session (June 2008)

Students: Earn three hours worth of credit while seeing and experiencing Shanghai and Beijing!Interact with businesses, Chinese higher education system and cultural attractions. The cost will be approximately $5,000 with financial aid available.  Contact John Hoffman at jhoffma4@utk.edu or call 405-7035 for further information.

Jim Wansley, 
Department Head

The Department of Finance provides innovative leadership in financial education and practice by creating and disseminating knowledge that is valued by students (and their recruiters), professional financial managers, financial policy-makers, and academic peers.