Summary
Through EAP, you will observe different economic systems, issues,
and policies in action and witness how other countries are responding
to an increasingly interrelated economic world. At the same time,
you can take advantage of unique course work and gain exposure to
various schools of thought in the discipline of economics. All of
this will help you obtain the broader perspectives, knowledge, and
skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy.
Join the many UC economics students who will study abroad this year through EAP!
Program Options
Featured Programs
Brazil: Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janiero
Denmark: University of Copenhagen
Korea: Yonsei University
Mexico: National Autonomous University of Mexico
Thailand: Thammasat University
Special-focus Programs
China: Economics & Business, Fudan University
Italy: Business & Economics,
University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi
Netherlands: Business & Economics, Maastricht University
Find the right program for you:
- Use the EAP Program Search Engine to find programs offering economics courses.
- Browse the MyEAP Course Catalog for economics courses previously taken by EAP students. Additional courses may be available and not all courses may still be offered.
- For additional course information, check the Academic Focus section found
on all the program summary pages for each country.
Related Pages: Business
Information for Your Major
Check your campus link below to see if your department has provided specific information about
study abroad:
Every student of economics should seriously consider EAP. Studying abroad allows students to learn about the field of economics from an international perspective, developing a deeper understanding not only of the implications of increasing globalization, but also of how differences in political and other institutions matter for economic outcomes. Students sharpen their cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills, making them better prepared for whatever careers they choose to pursue.
—Professor Michelle Garfinkel
Department of Economics
UC Irvine
Student Comments
"I took a class on Latin American Economic Development and did an internship at a microcredit organization. These experiences really helped me to understand how I want to pursue a career in economic development."
— Diane Charlton, Chile
"My experience abroad has given me passion and direction. Before going I had little idea of where I was headed after graduating. Now I've come to realize my passion for Ecological Economics and its incorporation of sustainability in contemporary economic thought. I feel confident that more opportunities are out there for me because of what I learned in class and in my life in Mexico. Travel to gain real experience, something you can ever expect to gain through any textbook."
—Ty Teissere, Mexico
"My EAP experience helped me to look at economics from a global perspective. I was able to apply what I learned at UC to examples in foreign environments. The biggest regret a lot of students face after they graduate is not studying abroad and, believe me, you do not want to be wondering what you missed because it really is monumental."
—Patrick Liao, Singapore
"As a UC student pursuing an economics degree, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to broaden my perspective about the global economy and to understand the intricacies of international trade and monetary policies. Going to Thailand to study economics was the best academic decision I could’ve made."
— Matthew Stevens, Thailand
"EAP was, without a doubt, the most valuable experience of my college education. You get to apply everything you’ve learned in the textbooks and see how the world’s economy is affected. I got to understand the workings of the European Union and how the euro affects the world’s economy."
— My-Dung Pham, United Kingdom
Internships & Research
While on EAP, you can extend your education beyond the classroom through an
internship or research project focused on your specific interests.
Below are some examples. Check the main Internships,
Research, & Independent Study page for EAP's policies governing
academic credit for such activities.
Sample Internships
Internship opportunities vary term to term and placements CANNOT be guaranteed or arranged prior to arrival at your program site.
The following are past examples only and do not indicate future availability.
- The Federal Parliament of Australia. Duties included researching emissions trading schemes as part of a national and global response to climate change, and evaluating the potential outcomes, impacts, costs, and benefits to the economy, various industries, environment, and society. (Australia)
- Acción Emprendedora, a non-profit organization that assists low-income entrepreneurs. Duties included evaluating public and private financial mechanisms to fund micro loan programs and training courses, as well as participating in business classes and mentoring. (Chile)
- The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL), which promotes the economic and social development of the region. Duties included researching and writing summaries of foreign investment in Latin America or by Latin American countries. (Chile)
- The Foreign Commercial Service office of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, which helps U.S. firms enter and expand in the Chinese market. Duties included writing market research on new banking technology and competing countries’ market strategies in China. (China)
- PKF-Audiec, an international auditing firm specializing in accounting and consulting practices. Duties included assisting in the auditing of clients in the Barcelona area by analyzing accounting records, expense reports, and invoices. (Spain)
Sample Research or Independent Study Projects
- Informal markets and merchants in greater Accra. Research focused on the informal sector as a system of wealth distribution, alternative methods of exchange, employment, and means of empowerment for women. (Ghana)
- The impact of Home Town Associations (HTAs) in Los Angeles on economic development in Oaxaca. Research topics included the history and development of HTAs and their impact on small business development and employment opportunities in several Mexican towns. (Mexico)
- The effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic liberalization on the Mexican economy. Research topics included the degree to which the current FDI regime is helping to integrate domestic Mexican companies, particularly suppliers, into the export processes of transnational firms, focusing on the auto parts industry of Querétaro. (Mexico)
- The current state of Japan’s health economy. Research topics included the history and organization of Japan’s health care system, the effect of increasing life expectancy coupled with a declining birth rate on that system, and a comparison of similar trends in the U.S. (Japan)
- The bubble economy of Japan. Research topics included the economic models used during the nearly 20 years of rapid growth, reasons for the collapse of the bubble economy, and subsequent actions taken by the government to stabilize the economy. (Japan)
