Bachelor in Economics - A personalized study path

Drive economic transformation in the digital era

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

At IE University, we believe that what you learn outside the classroom is just as important as what you learn in the classroom. That’s why we make sure every student has endless opportunities to expand their cultural, personal, and professional horizons.

With our exchange programs, for example, you can study at any of our partner universities across the globe and open yourself up to a whole new culture or language—something that’s becoming more and more important in our increasingly interconnected and globalized world. We also have our special IEU Labs, a hands-on and internship-like experience on campus that helps you learn extra skills and better prepares you for your future career.

There are also more than 120 clubs to help you find like-minded people who share your hobbies and interests. Ranging from theater to sports, academia, and more, there’s something for everyone.

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THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Studying abroad is just one of the many ways IE University allows you to discover global perspectives and gain cross-cultural insights. The chance to live and study in another country will open you up to new possibilities, ideas, and worldviews. It’s a life-changing experience that will stay with you long after graduation.

The Exchange Program allows you to study at yet another prestigious and international university, while gaining credits towards your program at IE University. We’ve established exchange agreements with over 200 universities in 50 countries across the globe, so the possibilities are endless. No matter where the program takes you—from Singapore, to Michigan, to South Africa—you’re sure to gain valuable professional experience in your chosen area.

These are just a few of the top-tier academic institutions available for your study abroad experience:

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Europe
- University of Sussex
  
  Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH
- University of Surrey
  
  388 Stag Hill,
  Guildford GU2 7XH
- University of Glasgow
  
  University Avenue,
  Glasgow G12 8QQ
- Lund University - School of Economics and Management
  
  Tycho Brahes väg 1,
  223 63 Lund
- National Research University Higher School of Economics
  
  20, Myasnitskaya Street,
  Moscow
- Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (LUISS)
  
  Viale Romania, 32,
  00197 Roma
- University of Konstanz
  
  Universitätsstraße 10, 78464
  Konstanz
- University of Iceland
  
  Sæmundargötu 2 101
  Reykjavík
- University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
  
  105 St. George St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3E6
- University of Warwick - Business School
  
  The University of Warwick
  Coventry
  CV4 7AL, UK
- University of Strathclyde
  
  16 Richmond Street
  Glasgow
  G1 1XQ
- University of Leeds
  
  Leeds,
  LS2 9JT,
  UK
- University of Kent - Business School
  
  Canterbury,
  Kent,
  England,
  CT2 7NZ
- University of Exeter
  
  Stocker Road
  Exeter EX4 4PY
- University of Essex
  
  Wivenhoe Park
  Colchester CO4 3SQ
- City University of London
  
  Northampton Square
  London EC1V 0HB
  United Kingdom
- Cass Business School - City University of London
  
  106 Bunhill Row
  London EC1Y 8TZ
- Abertay University - Dundee, Scotland
  
  Bell Street,
  Dundee,
  Scotland,
  DD1 1HG
- Sabanci University - Istanbul
  
  Orta Mahalle, Tuzla 34956 İstanbul
- Koç University
  
  Rumelifeneri Yolu 34450 Sarıyer, İstanbul / Türkiye
- University of St. Gallen
  
  Dufourstrasse 50
  CH-9000 St.Gallen
- Stockholm University - School of Business
  
  Kräftriket, buildings 2, 3, 15 & 24 Stockholm, Suecia
- University of St. Petersburg - GSOM
  
  St. Petersburg, 199004, Russia, Volkhovskiy Pereulok, 3
- Institute of Business Studies Moscow
  
  Office 219, building 5, 82-84,
  Vernadsky prospect, Moscow, 119571
- Universidad do Porto
  
  Praça Gomes Teixeira
  4099-002 Porto, Portugal
- Universidad Católica Portuguesa - Lisbon
  
  Palma de Cima
  1649-023 Lisbon
- Nova School of Business and Economics
  
  Campus de Campolide,
  1099-032 Lisboa
  Portugal
- University of Warsaw
  
  Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
  00-927 Warsaw, Poland
- Kozminski University
  
  57/59 Jagiellońska St., 03-301 Warsaw, POLAND
- BI Norwegian School of Business
  
  Nydalsveien 37
  N-0484 Oslo
- University of Amsterdam
  
  Spui 21
  1012 WX Amsterdam
  The Netherlands
- Tilburg University
  
  Warandelaan 2
  5037 AB Tilburg
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
  
  Campus Woudestein
  Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
  3062 PA Rotterdam
- University College Dublin - Quinn School of Business
  
  Belfield
  Dublin 4
- Bocconi University
  
  Via Sarfatti, 25 Milano
- Reykjavik University
  
  Menntavegur 1
  IS-101
  Reykjavík
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
  
  Am Weidendamm 1a
  D-10117 Berlin
- University of Mannheim
  
  Schloss
  68131 Mannheim
- Jacobs University - Bremen
  
  Campus Ring 1
  28759 Bremen, Germany
- Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
  
  Sonnemannstraße 9-11
  60314 Frankfurt am Main
- EBS Law School
  
  Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 3
  65189 Wiesbaden
- EBS Business School
  
  Rheingaustraße 1
  65375 Oestrich-Winkel
- Bucerius Law School
  
  Postfach 30 10 30
  20304 Hamburg
  Germany
- Sciences Po
  
  27, rue Saint Guillaume - 75337 Paris Cedex 07
- IESEG School of Management
  
  3 rue de la Digue - 59000 Lille
- ESSEC Business School
  
  3 avenue Bernard Hirsch
  CS 50105 Cergy
  95021 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex
  France
- EDHEC Business School
  
  24 avenue Gustave Delory, CS 50411,
  59057 Roubaix Cedex 1 - France
- Aalto University - School of Business
  
  P.O. Box 21210
  FI-00076 AALTO
  FINLAND
- Vesalius College Brussels
  
  Pleinlaan 5,
  1050 Brussels,
  Belgium
- IHECS (Institut des Haytes Etudes des Communications Sociales)
  
  Rue de l’Etuve 58-60
  B-1000 Bruxelles
  Belgique
- Management Center Innsbruck
  
  Universitaetsstrasse 15
  A-6020 Innsbruck
USA & Canada
- University of Washington - Foster School of Business
  
  PACCAR Hall, 4273 E Stevens Way NE,
  Seattle, WA 98195
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
  
  300 Kenan Center Drive,
  Chapel Hill, NC 27599
- Philadelphia University & Jefferson University
  
  130 S 9th St, Philadelphia,
  PA 19107
- HEC Montreal
  
  Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine,
  Montréal, QC H3T 2A7
- University of Colorado
  
  Boulder, Colorado 80309
- Washington State University
  
  PO Box 645220, Washington State University, Pullman WA
- University of Washington - Foster School of Business
  
  PACCAR Hall, 4273 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- University of Virginia - McIntire School of Commerce
  
  PO Box 400173
  Charlottesville, VA 22904
- University of Texas Austin - College of Communication & College of Liberal Arts
  
  116 Inner Campus Drive, Stop G6000
  Austin, Texas 78712
- University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
  
  3670 Trousdale Pkwy,
  Los Angeles, CA 90089,
  United States
- University of South Carolina - Moore School of Business
  
  1014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29208
- University of Michigan - Ross School of Business
  
  701 Tappan Street
  Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
- University of Miami - School of Law
  
  1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
- University of Miami
  
  Coral Gables, Florida 33124, EE. UU.
- University of Maryland - Smith School of Business
  
  2570 Van Munching Hall College Park, MD 20742
- University of Central Florida - Nicholson School of Communication
  
  12405 Aquarius Agora Dr.
  Orlando, FL 32816-1344
- Syracuse University
  
  900 South Crouse Ave.
  Syracuse, NY 13244
- San Diego State University
  
  5500 Campanile Drive
  San Diego, CA 92182
- Ohio State University - College of Arts and Sciences
  
  186 University Hall
  230 North Oval Mall
  Columbus, OH 43210
- Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  
  177 Roberts Hall
  Ithaca, NY 14853-5905
- Babson College
  
  231 Forest Street
  Babson Park, Massachusetts 02457-0310
- University of Victoria - Gustavson School of Business
  
  PO Box 1700 STN CSC
  Victoria BC V8W 2Y2
  Canada
- University of British Columbia - Sauder School of Business
  
  2053 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
- Queens University - Smith School of Business
  
  Goodes Hall
  Queen's University
  143 Union St.
- McGill University - Desautels School of Management
  
  Bronfman Building
  1001 Sherbrooke Street West
  Montreal, Quebec
Asia Pacific
- American University of Beirut
  
  Bliss, Beirut, Líbano
- National Chengchi University - College of Commerce
  
  No. 64, Section 2, Zhinan Road,
  Wenshan District, Taipei City
- CUHK Business School
  
  Cheng Yu Tung Building, No. 12
  Chak Cheung St., Shatin, N. T.
- Peking University School of Transnational Law
  
  University Town, Xili, Nanshan District,
  Shenzhen, 518055
- RMIT University - Vietnam
  
  702 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam
- National Tsing Hua University
  
  No. 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R.O.C.
- Singapore Management University
  
  Singapore Management University
  81 Victoria Street
  Singapore 188065
- National University of Singapore
  
  21 Lower Kent Ridge Road
  Singapore 119077
- Nanyang Technological University
  
  50 NANYANG AVENUE
  SINGAPORE 639798
- Seoul National University
  
  1 Gwanak-ro, Daehak-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Korea University Business School
  
  145, Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, Korea
- University of Kuala Lumpur
  
  1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail,
  50250 Kuala Lumpur
  Malaysia
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  
  1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan
- Meiji University
  
  1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8301 Japan
- Doshisha University - Institute for Liberal Arts
  
  Doshisha University, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8580, Japan
- Jindal Global Law School
  
  Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur village Sonipat, Haryana-131001, NCR of Delhi, India.
- The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Social Sciences
  
  11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
- The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Law
  
  10/F, Cheng Yu Tung Tower,
  Centennial Campus,
  The University of Hong Kong,
  Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  
  Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) - School of Humanities
  
  Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) - School of Business
  
  Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong
- Tsinghua University
  
  30 Shuangqing Rd, Haidian Qu, Beijing Shi, China
- Tongji University
  
  1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, P.R. China
- Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
  
  No. 369 Zhongshan Beiyi Road, Shanghai, P. R. China, 200083
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  
  800 Dongchuan RD. Minhang District, Shanghai, China
- Renmin University of China
  
  No. 59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District Beijing, 100872, P.R. China
- China University of Political Science and Law
  
  25 Xitucheng Road, Haidian District,
  Beijing, China
- University of Western Australia
  
  35 Stirling Highway
  Perth WA 6009
  Australia
- University of Technology Sydney
  
  15 Broadway
  Ultimo NSW 2007
  Sydney, Australia
- SP Jain School of Global Management
  
  10 Hyderabad Road, Singapur 119579
- University of Melbourne
  
  Grattan Street,
  Parkville, Victoria, 3010
  Australia
- RMIT University - Melbourne
  
  RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia
- University of Queensland
  
  Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
Latin America
- Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  
  Prolongación Primavera 2390, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, Perú
- Universidad del Pacífico
  
  Av. Salaverry 2020, Jesús María, Lima Perú
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Perú
  
  Av. Universitaria 1801, San Miguel Lima 32. Perú
- Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC)
  
  Jr. Medrano Silva 165, Barranco,Lima - Peru
- Universidad de los Andes
  
  Cra 1 Nº 18A - 12
  Bogotá - Colombia
- Universidad del Desarrollo
  
  Av. Plaza 680, San Carlos de Apoquindo, Las Condes. Chile
- Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
  
  DIAGONAL LAS TORRES 2640 PEÑALOLÉN. CHILE
- Universidade de Sao Paulo
  
  Butantã, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, 03178-200, Brazil
- INSPER
  
  Rua Quatá, 300 - Vila Olímpia - São Paulo/SP Brazil
- IBMEC
  
  Av. Pres. Wilson, 118 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20030-020, Brazil
- Fundaçao Getulio Vargas - Sao Paulo
  
  Av. Paulista, 548 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-000, Brasil
- Fundaçao Getulio Vargas - Rio de Janeiro
  
  Praia de Botafogo, 190 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil
- ESPM
  
  Rua Dr. Álvaro Alvim, 123 - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04018-010, Brazil
- Universidad de San Andrés
  
  Vito Dumas 284 (B1644BID)
  Victoria, Pcia. de Bs. As. Argentina
- Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico
  
  Prolongación Paseo de Reforma 880,
  Lomas de Santa Fe, México, C.P. 01219,
  Ciudad de México
- Universidad Anáhuac
  
  Av. Universidad Anáhuac 46, Col. Lomas Anáhuac
  Huixquilucan, Estado de México, C.P. 52786
Middle East & Africa
- University of Pretoria
  
  University of Pretoria
  cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street
  Hatfield
  South Africa
- Mediterranean School of Business
  
  Les Berges du Lac II Walkway, Tunis, Túnez
- International Rabat University
  
  International University of Rabat,
  Technopolis Rabat-Shore Rocade Rabat-Salé. Morocco
- Kuwait University
  
  Jamal Abdul Nasser St, Kuwait

A PERSONALIZED STUDY PATH

Our English-language bachelor programs are designed to develop your leadership skills and prepare you to tackle the professional challenges of the modern workplace. We encourage all students from our undergraduate programs to participate in high-quality enrichment opportunities.

The IE University experience involves much more than academic studies. Our practice-based methodology takes you beyond the classroom walls and straight to the frontlines of the industry you’re passionate about. We offer an exceptional range of opportunities that allow you to tailor your studies to your specific career goals and enhance your employability by obtaining extra qualifications.

Our applied and student-centered approach to education helps identify your unique strengths and gives you the chance to build your own path. Immersed in this dynamic environment, you will have access to our cutting-edge resources, and you will be able to customize your program by adding complementary courses, advanced seminars, internships, and IEU Labs.

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Students receive academic guidance from tutors and advisors who provide direction, encouraging the integration of the different degree elements. Build a personalized academic program that matches your professional aspirations.

ADVANCED SEMINARS

Advanced Seminars complement the core degree by giving students deeper knowledge of subjects in their main area of study.

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IEU LABS

IEU Labs are IE University’s alternative to traditional internships. Designed for first- and second-year students seeking high-level internship placements, the IE Labs provide a hands-on, internship-like, on-campus experience, where you work on projects for leading companies and institutions in a variety of sectors.

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INTERNSHIPS

Students can take part in a number of internships, gaining professional skills and enhancing that highly valued international profile.

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN SPECIALIZATION

COUNTRY, SECTOR
& POLICY ANALYSIS
TRACK

The track in Country, Sector and Policy Analysis will introduce you to the world of economic policy, country risk analysis, strategic sectors, and international consulting. As a student, you will have the opportunity to learn a unique mix of analytical, problem solving, and public policy skills, all necessary for achieving excellence and creating impact in both the global public and private sectors. If you are looking for a deeper understanding of international economics, sustainability, business expansion, and global governance then this is the right track for you.

In this track, you will access newly emerging professional opportunities at the intersection of the private and public sectors.

After graduation, you will have a global career and gain all the skills needed to seize innovative opportunities in the context of rapid technological change.

SEMESTER I

In the first semester of this track, you will learn how to approach problems from a different perspective. Your objective in this first semester is to become a problem-solver and apply your newly acquired analytical skills to concrete situations, all accompanied by practical, hands-on challenges. You will learn how to research and design high-end consulting reports, as well as how to design effective organizational strategies for growth, sustainability, and impact.

SEMESTER II

The world is changing, and our global society faces a constantly evolving array of new technologies, ideas, and problems. In this track’s second semester, you will focus on appreciating how this change is playing out in key strategic sectors, from the development/aid sector, to green business and sustainability, energy, the new world of work, and artificial intelligence. You will leave the program a professional with impressive digital knowledge, with the capacity to seize opportunities in an ever-more complex global environment.

WHERE CAN THIS TRACK TAKE YOU?

This track combines a holistic view of modern economics while simultaneously diving into the public sector, allowing you to become a professional capable of working in multiple areas, sectors, and places. You will be primed and ready for employment in international consulting, research departments in private companies, multilateral organizations, impact investment, international development, and think-tanks.
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS TRACK

With its hands-on approach to analytics, risk management, and other essential skills needed for any future-proof career, the track in Economic and Financial Analysis for Business is a career-focused and business oriented path. With its innovative methodology and thorough analysis of the impact of technology in the financial sector, including digital banking, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies, this track equips you to step into the role of the economist of the future.

In the Economic and Financial Analysis for Business track, you will be exposed to the fundamental areas necessary to become an expert economic analyst in the financial field. This track’s future-forward curriculum focuses on the crucial role of innovation as well as the driving changes present in global finance. You will learn to examine and understand the powerful link between technology and the economy. You will also be prepared to face, analyze, and understand a world in which traditional labor markets have been radically transformed, due to the automation of processes, and where collaborative economies and the circular economy have changed the way people behave.

SEMESTER I

Expect to be crunching the numbers during the first semester. This specialization focuses on the use of mathematics and statistics to better understand economic systems. Through studying courses focusing on econometrics, risk management, and international markets, you will learn how to identify and tackle a wide range of global economic matters. You will understand the concept of risk-taking, its quantification and implications in decision making, and how economic analysis and specific models are applied to the three areas of operations, distribution, and supply. As a student, you will be exposed to the differences in various markets and sectors and how to better handle potential problems in any business.

SEMESTER II

Building upon the skills acquired in the previous semester, you will apply what you’ve learned to real-world finance cases in industries ranging from fintech and digital banking to asset and portfolio management. You will gain firsthand insight into how financial analysis is applied to the valuation of companies, how to manage the assets of your business based on investment objectives, and how to gain a competitive edge in trading. As well as diving into intriguing material in your classes, including the implications of capital, types of debt, and complex financial products (structured funds, swaps, derivatives, etc.), you will also make use of your gained knowledge by working on a capstone project.

WHERE CAN THIS TRACK TAKE YOU?

This track specializes in analysis, technology, and problem-solving in the economic sector. It will equip you with the skill set needed to pursue professional opportunities in numerous fields, including banking, trading, fintech, and quantitative analysis. As a graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of professional careers, including positions such as economic consultant, financial and investment analyst, accountant, auditor, statistician, stockbroker, or banker. You could also choose to expand your professional portfolio by working in other fields such as business intelligence, economic planning, or company investment.

BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREATER

FINANCE LAB

The goal of the Finance Lab is to provide students with a real-life experience in corporate finance, asset management, advisory services, and venture capital.
You will apply modern corporate finance theory, develop projects focused on the private equity sector, identify and analyze venture capital firms investing into highgrowth tech companies.

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TECH LAB

As the world becomes more and more digital, many industries are adopting software development techniques for their daily operations. In the Tech Lab we will get familiar with some of those techniques, allowing students to be one step ahead of the market.
The main idea behind the Lab is to show how a technical project is managed and implemented, from the requirements intake, through design and implementation, up to delivery to the client.

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CENTER FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF CHANGE

The Center for the Governance of Change (CGC) is a powerful research and educational institution that advances our ability to visualize, govern, and cultivate change in various fields. It offers opportunities for students at every stage of their professional and academic careers, in the form of workshops designed to stimulate and inspire the leaders of today and tomorrow. In addition, it oversees multiple outreach projects, such as public conferences and a local lecture series.

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CLUBS

Whether you have a long-standing passion or the desire to try something new, there’s plenty of activities to get involved in. The university has a huge array of options to choose from, with over 120 student clubs and organizations. And if you still can’t find the club you’re looking for, set up your own! The university is always happy to help support students in establishing their own organizations.

Bachelor in Economics - A personalized study path

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Europe

University of Sussex

University of Surrey

University of Glasgow

Lund University - School of Economics and Management

National Research University Higher School of Economics

Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (LUISS)

University of Konstanz

University of Iceland

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

University of Warwick - Business School

University of Strathclyde

University of Leeds

University of Kent - Business School

University of Exeter

University of Essex

City University of London

Cass Business School - City University of London

Abertay University - Dundee, Scotland

Sabanci University - Istanbul

Koç University

University of St. Gallen

Stockholm University - School of Business

University of St. Petersburg - GSOM

Institute of Business Studies Moscow

Universidad do Porto

Universidad Católica Portuguesa - Lisbon

Nova School of Business and Economics

University of Warsaw

Kozminski University

BI Norwegian School of Business

University of Amsterdam

Tilburg University

Erasmus University Rotterdam

University College Dublin - Quinn School of Business

Bocconi University

Reykjavik University

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

University of Mannheim

Jacobs University - Bremen

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

EBS Law School

EBS Business School

Bucerius Law School

Sciences Po

IESEG School of Management

ESSEC Business School

EDHEC Business School

Aalto University - School of Business

Vesalius College Brussels

IHECS (Institut des Haytes Etudes des Communications Sociales)

Management Center Innsbruck

USA & Canada

University of Washington - Foster School of Business

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School

Philadelphia University & Jefferson University

HEC Montreal

University of Colorado

Washington State University

University of Washington - Foster School of Business

University of Virginia - McIntire School of Commerce

University of Texas Austin - College of Communication & College of Liberal Arts

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

University of South Carolina - Moore School of Business

University of Michigan - Ross School of Business

University of Miami - School of Law

University of Miami

University of Maryland - Smith School of Business

University of Central Florida - Nicholson School of Communication

Syracuse University

San Diego State University

Ohio State University - College of Arts and Sciences

Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Babson College

University of Victoria - Gustavson School of Business

University of British Columbia - Sauder School of Business

Queens University - Smith School of Business