Program Overview
Study international economics and business in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva is home to numerous international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization and scores of multinational corporations and banks. Located in the heart of Europe, Geneva will be the home city for visits to Munich, Paris, and Zurich. Prominent guest speakers are drawn from both the governmental and private sectors.
Guest Speakers
Top executives from:
- Dupont, European Headquarters
- Gore
- Nestlé
- Swiss Bank Corporation
- Swiss Reinsurance Corp.
Top economists and officials from:
- Bank for International Settlements
- French Central Bank
- Swiss Central Bank
- United Nations
- World Trade Organization
Requirements
Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance, which is based on academic quality and demonstrated ability to contribute to the objectives of the program. Early application is encouraged as acceptances may be made on a rolling basis and the program may fill before the application deadline.
For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including a deposit, one transcript (non-University of Delaware students only), and one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by telephone.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. See here for an overview of the acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we recommend moving your application and deposit to another program (by emailing your request to studyabroad@udel.edu).
UD students pay all program fee deposits by direct bank transfer via this website: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments. Non-UD students should send a check, payable to the University of Delaware, to CFIS, Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716. Credit card payments are not accepted.
