Walker College of Business

Travel to London is the experiential portion of the spring semester course, FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets. This course is designed to expose students to international business concepts with particular emphasis on the insurance industry. We will analyze the transfer of risk from typical U.S. organizations, through the insurance market mechanism, to ultimate risk bearers abroad. Admission to the course is highly competitive, involves an application process and is by permission of instructor only.

Course

FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets

Pre-requisites: 84 earned hours, FIN 3100 and a "C" or better in ENG 3100/BE 3340. Students who do not fulfill the hours requirement will not be able to take this course at the 4000-level and should notify the program leader before applying.

Credits (3 credit hours)

 Fulfills an RMI elective. Fulfills IB major/approved/required/other elective, HOS elective, COB or upper-level elective and fulfills the Global Issues requirement.

Cost

$500. Includes airfare, group activities and meals. No additional cost for tuition for full-time students.

Contact

• Dr. Dave Marlett
  marlettdc@appstate.edu

• Dr. Austin Eggers
  eggersaf@appstate.edu

• Wendy Deng
  dengwr@appstate.edu

Application Process

1. In order to apply for this program, you will need to contact one of the program leaders and provide your Banner ID and email address. Program leaders may request additional information or a meeting to discuss the details of the program and your interest.
2. When permission to apply for the program is granted, you will receive an email from your program leader with instructions to apply.
3. Apply to the program following the instructions from the program leader
4. Print, sign and drop off your application at the Office of International Education and Development at Plemmons Student Union (PSU), Suite 321 ( 3rd floor), 263 Locust Street Boone, NC 28608. Your application will be considered complete when you have submitted your digital application, paid the $300 deposit, and dropped off your printed and signed application. The fee cannot be paid until it appears on your student account. Please note that it may take 2–3 business days for it to post to your account. You will receive an email with Instructions for paying the deposit fee. Instructions can also be found in the application.