SIT: Switzerland Banking, Finance, and Social Responsibility

Student Blog:

Ema Di Fruscia | Spring 2018

Fields of study:

Economics, Finance, and French

Eligibility:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (Whitman requirement). Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in economics, finance, accounting, math, or statistics as assessed by SIT.

Language Prerequisites:

None

Credits:

16 credits per semester - Required Courses:
International Financial Institutions, Financial Crises, and Social Responsibility (4 credits)
Research Methods and Ethics of Banking and Finance (3 credits)
French Language (3 credits)*
Independent Study Project  in Finance (6 credits) or Internship and Seminar in Finance (6 credits)

*Whitman students who have completed 4 semesters of French, or the equivalent (FREN 200 at Whitman), are allowed to take Alternative Financial Systems and Intermediation (3 credits)in place of French.

Credit Conversion:

1 SIT credit = 1 Whitman credit

Internships:

Students choose between an ISP and an internship. Interns are placed with organizations working in areas of e-governance, e-commerce, alternative financial services, micro-finance, currencies, sustainable development, and human rights.

Housing:

12-week homestay outside of Nyon, Switzerland in a small city, town, or village. During the 3-week excursion to Greece, students stay in student dorms, hostels, or small hotels.

Meals:

All meals for the entire program period are covered either by SIT directly, or through a stipend provided to each student, or through the homestay.

Semesters Offered:

Fall, Spring

Calendar:

August – December, late January – May

Deadline:

Rolling Admission – students are encouraged to apply early.

Scholarships:

SIT Study Abroad Scholarship Information

Program Link:

SIT: Switzerland Banking, Finance, and Social Responsibility