JMC Education Abroad Opportunities

Held in the Summer Semester (4 weeks)

Designed for students with an interest in international relations, law, political science and international business. Students will participate in lectures, discussions, and field trips to important European Institutions likely including the European Union, NATO Headquarters, and the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Powers-Europe.

Courses: MC299, MC 324e, MC329, MC399 (8 credits)

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Summer Semester (6 weeks)

Focused on two powerful and influential cities, this summer program explores ancient, renaissance, and modern Western experiences with Republicanism. Multiple excursions will introduce students to treasures of Rome and Florence and be integral parts of required courses.

Courses: MC272, MC299, MC390, MC399, MC490H (8 credits)

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Summer Semester even years (4 weeks)

This program is designed to build students’ understanding of critical issues faced by agriculture-based developing societies through field visits with local experts. Knowledge gained through this program will help students interested in pursuing post-graduate studies or careers in international development.

Courses: MC 299, MC 300, MC 399, MC 469, MC 490, CSS 490, CSS 491 (8 credits)

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Summer Semester odd years (3 weeks)

This program focuses on Krakow's Jewish Community in the early 20th century as a case study in the lives and experiences of Central European Jews. Students will explore topics of religious practices and tensions, politics and policies, and occupation, persecution, and survival, through walking tours of the city, visits to museums and memorials, and visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Courses: MC 332, MC 387, MC 390, MC 396 (8 credits)

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This program is currently on hold.

This program in Jerusalem focuses on Israeli politics and society & investigates the relationship between social and ethnic cleavages, cultural politics, political institutions, and the Jewish state. Levy Scholarships are available to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Courses: MC290, MC335, MC399, IAH211D, ISS330B (8 credits)

Learn more about the Serling Institute Program via MSU Education Abroad

This program is currently on hold.

This program explores the cultural, social, and political effects of contemporary globalization on a city that seems to represent the divergent outcomes of today’s capitalism. Students will explore these themes in Dubai as well as visits to other cities in the United Arab Emirates. The program includes experiences Dubai’s famous New Year’s Eve forewords and celebrations.

Courses: MC325, IAH211D, GSAH391 (4 credits)

Learn more about the UAE program via MSU Education Abroad

Summer Semester (6 weeks, 8 credits)

This program examines the domestic and international politics of Brazil and analyzes patterns of conflict and cooperation around economic globalization, socioeconomic development, democracy, security, and socio-environmental policymaking. We will focus on the issues of race, ethnicity, class, status, nation building, development, and environment in and beyond Brazil and the United States. Students earn 8 credits on this program, equivalent to two JMC elective courses.

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Fall/Spring Semesters (Direct Enroll)

Budapest is an exciting city, rich in history and cultural achievement, but also undergoing massive change as Hungary adapts to the challenges of a market economy and a democratic political system in the wake of the fall of Communism. This program gives students the chance to study business, economics, political theory, international relations, and public affairs - all in English.

Learn more about the Corvinus program via MSU Education Abroad

Fall/Spring Semesters (Exchange)

Study international relations in the capital of this strategically important state on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Students will benefit from small classes focused around regional & environmental politics, international development, political economy, ethnicity and nationalism, international trade and finance, energy resources and sustainable development.

Learn more about the Azerbaijan program via MSU Education Abroad

Fall/Spring Semesters (Exchange)

This program (AKA Sciences Po Lille) focuses on European politics, comparative state and society relationships, political economy, and international relations with a US-European focus in both French and English. Located in northern France, Lille is well-situated with an easy super-fast train commute to Paris, Brussels and London. 

Learn more about the MSU Po Lille program via MSU Education Abroad

Fall/Spring Semesters (Exchange)

Spend a semester at one of Scandinavia’s oldest and most prestigious universities and one of the top 100 universities in the world. Lund is a small university town filled with medieval architecture and various historical landmarks. Students will have access to an array of major specific courses taught in English by Lund faculty.

Learn more about the Lund University program via MSU Education Abroad

Fall/Spring Semesters (Exchange)

Immerse yourself in Danish culture in a city that offers both the attractions of an urban environment and beautiful natural surroundings. During the semester, students will take classes in English at a distinguished state institution and will have ample opportunities to explore local museums, galleries, gardens, and the nearly 400 islands of Denmark.

Learn more about the Aarhus University program via MSU Education Abroad