Study Abroad Graduate Programs
Privatization and Competition As Reform
London, England
May 18 - May 24, 2008: Classes on GW Campus; Mondays 6-9 pm (10-week summer session)
June 21 - June 29, 2008: Travel to London

Program
This program examines privatization and competition as reform, a major political and economic issue for many countries. 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. For graduate students in Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Affairs, and Economics.

Courses (6 credits)
IBUS 267.61 / 267.62

Prerequisites
Economics background at level of ECON 280, MBAD 240, PAD 205, or PPOL 204

Faculty
Robert Weiner, professor of international business, public policy & administration, and international affairs

More Information

Program website (for past syllabus and orientation session):

GW Summer-Abroad website (for costs and registration):

Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Weiner by email at rweiner@gwu.edu, or to GW Summer Sessions at (202) 994-6360, email gwsummer@gwu.edu.