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The London Program
The Graduate Business Program
Dates
Courses
Summer Internship Program
Accomodations
Admission and Registration
Costs
Transferring Study Abroad Credit


The Office of Study Abroad administers Marymount’s London Program and supports and coordinates all University programs taking place outside the United States.
In today’s international world, study abroad presents a meaningful component to liberal arts education. When combined with practical experience such as an internship, its value is even greater. Students abroad integrate into the daily life of the host country and its people.

THE LONDON PROGRAM
Marymount University offers a study abroad experience in England, a country linked to American culture through its history, literature, and traditions. Study and internship experiences in England do not require fluency in a foreign language. The student can benefit fully from the stay abroad.
The London Program is offered in the fall and spring semesters to qualified junior and senior students. It requires full-time enrollment for 12-15 semester credits. The student enrolls in a London internship and in two to three courses which meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.
Special opportunities offered by the British setting are internship experiences in the London offices of British, American, and multinational firms; British department stores; health centers; schools; and television and radio stations.
Courses are structured around current London activities. For example, students in a drama course read and analyze a play in class, enjoy and critique its performance on the London stage, and, once each semester, have the opportunity to discuss the performance with the director or one of the principals.
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THE GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAM
Marymount University in cooperation with London Metropolitan University (LMU), offers a full-time semester option during fall and spring semesters for graduate students in Business. Qualified students will enroll for nine credits–six credits earned completing preapproved coursework at LMU’s highly regarded MBA program, and three credits for an international internship. Housing, internship placement, and on-site program staff support services are provided. Students should consult the School of Business Administration and Office of Study Abroad for additional information.
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DATES

  • The fall 2003 semester program opens on September 4. Classes begin September 8, and end on December 9. The program closes December 13.
  • The spring 2004 London Program opens on January 25. Classes begin on February 2, and end on May 7. The program closes on May 9.

The London Program follows its own calendar of holidays. All dates are subject to change.
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COURSES
The following Marymount University-organized courses are offered:

400 Internship (6)
HI/FA 302-303 British Heritage I & II (3)
SOC 360 Britain Today: Myth and Reality (3), required of all students
EN 321 Modern Drama (3) spring; EN 362 Shakespeare Text and Performance (3) fall

For course descriptions, see the appropriate sections in this catalog. The Internship course number is shown here without a letter prefix, but is offered for each major. All Marymount courses meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.
Qualified students may elect to enroll in one course at the following London universities/ institutes: The London Metropolitan University, Goldsmiths College of the University of London, the London College of Fashion, and the Chelsea School of Art and Design.
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Marymount offers a six-week, six-credit internship opportunity for both qualified undergraduate students and graduate students. Participants will intern four days per week and take part in a one-half day weekly internship seminar. Internships are available in all discipline-related fields of study. Marymount will provide housing, on-site orientation and staff support services, as well as the internship placement and supervision.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
The Marymount London Centre is located in the heart of London, near the University of London and the British Museum. In addition to housing the program office and classrooms, the Centre provides a library, a computer lab with e-mail access, and a student lounge. Students live in fully-furnished apartments and studios located within walking distance or a short bus ride from the London Centre. A thorough orientation to life in London is provided through a series of meetings that begin before departure from the U.S. and continue during the first week in England.
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ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 and not be on disciplinary probation. A recommendation from the vice president for Enrollment and Student Services and the approval of both the Student Accounts Office and the appropriate School dean are required for registration. Applicants should submit:n a completed copy of the London Program application form no later than October 15 for spring, March 15 for fall, and March 1 for the summer semester program;

  • a letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the student’s work;
  • a second letter of recommendation from someone who can describe the student’s readiness to assume the responsibility for residence and study abroad; and
  • a $25 nonrefundable application fee.

Course registration may be made on the admission form. A nonrefundable $250 deposit is due within two weeks of the date of acceptance into the program, with full tuition payable on or before December 15, 2003, for the spring 2004 semester.
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COSTS
The London Program requires the full-time tuition of $8,150 for the semester. This covers 12-15 semester credits and two overnight trips from London to such sites as Bath, Blenheim Palace, Stratford, Oxford, Stonehenge, and Warwick Castle. Students are limited to 15 credits.

Tuition: $8,150
Program fee:* $3,951-4,046
London Technology fee: $195-200
Mandatory health insurance: $145-220
Application fee: $25
Total: $12,466-12,641

* includes housing and local transportation in London

Additional costs for the semester borne by the student are estimated as follows:

Airfare, round trip: $700
Other food costs: $1,300

Cost estimates are based on current prices and exchange rates and do not include personal expenses. Updates are provided each semester. London Program costs are covered by most financial aid programs.
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TRANSFERRING STUDY ABROAD CREDIT
Students wishing to participate in study aboard programs not sponsored by Marymount must receive prior approval from their advisor, the dean of the School offering their major, and the Office of Study Abroad. Course approval forms for study abroad are available in the Office of Study Abroad.
To receive credit for study abroad programs not sponsored by Marymount, students must complete a course approval form before departure. Credits transferred from study abroad are not included in the University’s 36-credit minimum requirement. Acceptance of credits earned in a study abroad program is at the discretion of the University and is subject to minimum grade requirements in the affected subject areas.
Students studying abroad in programs not sponsored by Marymount must also maintain continuous registration at Marymount University, or they will be considered withdrawn.
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