International Organizations in Switzerland

The Survey of International Organizations (SIO) provides students with an overview of the goals, functioning and significance of key international organizations in today’s fast changing global environment.

Youtube: Video by Academic Director Dr. Trevor Thrall

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

This brand new 3-credit course will focus on the strategic global policies of oil and natural gas and its political, economic and social impact on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries specifically the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

The New Cuba

There has never been a better time to study abroad in Cuba.

Cuba’s unique political and cultural history has long made it the subject of rich intellectual discussion and debate. Economic, political, and social reforms have signaled a time of transition since the 1990s. And this year’s diplomatic opening between the US and Cuba promises to profoundly impact the island’s future.

Looking for a longer study abroad experience? The Oxford Semester or Academic Year Experience is the perfect program for students interested in Economics. Former participants report being challenged by different schools of economic thought and the quantitative elements required by their Oxford tutors. Valuable skills learned through research and analysis which set you apart from your peers in the job market.

Florence semester has two Economics courses Impact of Globalization on European Markets (CONF 399, GLOA 480, also seeking credit for ECON 385), and Political Economic History of Europe (CONF 399, GLOA 480, GOVT 398, HIST 388 or 398, HNRS 240)

Bilateral Exchange (Semester or Academic Year)

Most affordable option for students paying in-state tuition - pay Mason tuition to Mason, pay room and board abroad. Credits from the institutions below can be applied to your major!

• University of Technology Sydney - Australia
• University of Malta - Malta
• University of Leicester - England
• Yonsei University - South Korea
• Sophia University - Japan
• Soka University - Japan
• Linnaeus University - Sweden
• Erasmus School of Economics - Netherlands
• Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication - Netherlands
• Moscow Higher School of Economics - Russia

Direct Enrollment (Semester or Academic Year)

Most affordable option for students paying out-of-state tuition - pay a set program fee that is less expensive than tuition at Mason. Credits from the institutions below can be applied to your major!

• Universidad de San Andres - Argentina [classes in Spanish]
• Griffith University - Australia [AACSB accredited]
• National University of Ireland Galway - Ireland
• University of Fribourg - Switzerland [classes in French and/or German]