Guidelines
Major Coursework
As Public Administration majors, students should adhere to the following criteria in major course selection for study abroad:
- 12 out of 12 credit hours of Public Administration electives can be taken abroad (300-400 level coursework either in the fields of Economics or Political Science)
- The following Public Administration courses should be taken at UT and NOT while abroad:
- ECON 311: Intermediate Economic
- ECON 471: Public Finance
- POLS 441: Public Budgeting
- ECON 472: Public Finance: Taxation and FIscal Federalism
- Lower division pre-business core courses (including ECON 211 and 213 should NOT be taken while abroad).
Students should meet with an International Programs and Study Abroad (IPSA) advisor to receive final approval for Public Admin coursework.
Non-major Coursework
Although Public Administration majors are encouraged to take their major elective coursework while abroad, there are many other ways to take business coursework and fulfill other degree requirements abroad. Other types of courses available for study abroad include:
- General education (ethics, arts & humanities, non-business electives)
- Pre-business core (MGT 202, ECON 211 & 213, STAT 201 equivalents)
- Business core (FINC 301, BULW 301 & 332 equivalents)
- Foreign language (HCB requires completion through intermediate level)
- Collateral / concentration
Course Options
The following are examples of possible major elective courses available.
*This is not an exhaustive list.
- Italy and the European Union
- International Law
- Money and Monetary Policy
- Political Economy
- Environmental Economics
Timing
Students interested in pursuing Public Administration elective coursework while abroad should consider:
- Students are only able to take Public Administration elective coursework after completion of their tracking courses, which is typically after Sophomore year.
- Public Administration majors are able to go abroad after their first semester of Freshman year if they are only taking general elective courses or Pre-Business core courses.
- Students should not study abroad their final semester at UT if they plan to graduate in May due to the delay in transcript processing.
Recommended Programs
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Other programs available through our website may also be viable options.
Public Administration Major Guide (PDF version)
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Duale Hochschule Baden-Wurrtemberg |
IES Abroad: Shanghai – Economy, Business & Society |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Mannheim, Germany Program Features: Internship placements available; Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Shanghai, China |
| Quick Look: DHBW is the first higher education institution in Germany which combines on-the-job training and academic studies. | Quick Look: Students have the opportunity to study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a member of the Chinese equivalent of the Ivy League, the C9 League. |
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ISA Buenos Aires: Latin American Studies |
UT in Florence |
UT in Sydney(University of Sydney) |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Program Type: UT Direct
Program Location: Florence, Italy Program Features: Internship placements available; Volunteer opportunities |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Sydney, Australia Program Feature: Student clubs & organizations |
| Quick Look: The Universidad de Belgrano was ranked 59th in the QS Latin American University Rankings in 2017 and is one of Argentina’s most prestigious universities. It is among the most popular universities for U.S. study abroad students. | Quick Look: Founded in 1973 in Florence, Instituto Lorenzo de’ Medici is among Italy’s most comprehensive and well-established international institutions in higher education. | Quick Look: Established in 1850, the Uni. of Sydney is Australia’s 1st university and its focus on academic excellence & innovative technology have earned it a place in the prestigious Group of 8 as well as AACSB, EQUIS & WA accreditation. |
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Chinese University of Hong Kong: Language & Business |
London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Hong Kong, China Program Features: Buddy program; Volunteer opportunities |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: London, UK |
| Quick Look: CUHK is the largest, greenest, and second oldest university in Hong Kong and welcomes nearly 1,400 international students each year! | Quick Look: The London School of Economics is one of Britain’s premier universities. LSE is part of the Russell Group of universities, which is similar to the Ivy League in the United States. |