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Global Corporate
Responsibility
Brussels, Belgium
AMBA International
Residency in Chile
Santiago, Chile
Central European
Transition
Czech and Slovak Republics
Corporate Social Impact: Comparing UK and US Policies and Practices
London, England
Cases in Public-Private Infrastructure Development
London, England
Privatization and Public-Private Partnerships
London, England
GW/Oxford Program in International Human
Rights Law
Oxford, England
Behind the Scenes of the
Summer Olympic Games
Beijing, China
Leadership, Culture,
and Communication
Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
& Suzhou, China
Socio-Economic Change in
China: A Language
& Culture Program
Beijing, China
Paris: Modernism and the Arts, Then and Now
Paris, France
Art Therapy—International, Social, and Cultural Diversity
Loire Valley , France
Uses of History in Int'l Affairs: History, Memory
& Politics in Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Sustainable Tourism & Development in Guatemala
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Cultural Foundations of 21C Education: Secularism, Religion, and Globalization
Istanbul, Turkey
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London, ENGLAND
Course Dates: May 19–July 21
Overseas: June 21–29
IBUS 267 (3 credits) —and— IBUS 297 (3 credits)
Robert J. Weiner, Professor of International Business, Public Administration & Public Policy, and International Affairs
PROGRAM
This program examines privatization and public-private partnerships (PPPs), a major political and economic issue for many countries, including the USA. The program begins with seminars at GW to discuss privatization and competition policies in theory and practice. Students travel on a one-week study tour to London, England to examine Britain's 25-year experience with analysis and transfer of state assets to private ownership and PPPs. For graduate students in Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Affairs, Political Science, and Economics. Prerequisites: Economics background at level of ECON 280, MBAD 240, PAD 205, or PPOL 204.
COSTS
The cost of the program is estimated at $6,871 for six credits tuition, study abroad insurance, meals, lodging, group cultural events, and group transport. International airfare and personal expenses are not included.
MORE INFORMATION
Program website, including the 2007 syllabus and trip itinerary, http://www.ibusdept.com/index.php?content=summer
Optional Drop-in Information Session: Wednesday, January 30, 5-7 p.m., Funger 420, 2201 G St., NW.
Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Weiner by e-mail at rweiner@gwu.edu or to the Office for Study Abroad (OSA) at 202-994-1649, e-mail studyabr@gwu.edu.
TO APPLY
Students need to contact the professor of the course directly, and then complete the online application.
Applications are due by FEBRUARY 29, 2008. The registration deadline for the course is MARCH 7, 2008. A nonrefundable fee will apply to students who withdraw after the registration deadline.
Click here for more information on registration, withdrawal, and other Summer Abroad policies.
NOTE: Please be advised that the fees listed are based on estimates and are subject to change. GW reserves the right to cancel this program at any time without notice.
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