Experential Learning : Study Tours

London Finance Study Tour

International Financial Markets & Institutions - FIN 451

This course focuses on banking, investments, trade, and currency in an international context. (Prerequisite: Finance 311)

• Introductory/orientation meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2004
• Lectures will take place every other week during Spring Semester 2004 beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2004 through May 4, 2004 at Eller College of Business.
• On-site visits to financial institutions in London, England from May 30th to June 11th, 2004.
• Lectures and on-site visits will be coordinated
• Three (3) hours academic credit received during 1st Summer Session 2004

Additional program fee includes:

• Accommodations in South Kensington, London
• Access to kitchen facilities
• Concessional membership in Imperial College Student Union (cafeteria, pub, sports facilities, clubs, etc.)
• Central London transportation pass
• Discounts on tickets to social/cultural activities
• 24-hour access to computers for internet, email, etc.
• Medical/accident insurance while in London
• 24-hour emergency support
• T-shirts

Program fee: $2,470
Tuition: $ 600
Airfare not included

Tentative Schedule of Site Visits:

Introduction – U.S. State Department
International Banking – Bank One (or Bank of NY) & Bank of England
International Stock/Bond Market – Goldman Sachs (stock and bond trading floors) & London Stock Exchange (area visit)
International Derivatives Market – Barclays Global & LIFFE
International Auctions Market – Christy’s or Sotheby’s
International Accounting Issues – PWC (or other large accounting firm)
International Payment Systems – European corporation (Royal Dutch)
Import/export Systems – Export Credits Guaranty Department
Currency Markets – currency trading floor
And Much More…e.g., Bloomberg, Financial Times, BBC, etc.

For more information contact either Professor Gregory (621-5406) or Professor Ruscher (621-1908).