Frequently Asked Questions
- How will this course benefit me?
- How do I register for the course?
- How difficult is it to get in?
- What is the workload?
- How will I be graded?
- What if I’m not sure what I want to research, or even how to research?
How will
this course benefit me?
The course offers five major
benefits to participating
students. First, students can
extend their studies beyond the
one undergraduate course we
offer in international finance.
Second, students are able to
tailor their educational
experiences to develop more
depth in an area specific to
their career interests. Third,
UT students work directly with
students at other universities
and gain a broader prospective
than is available from studying
within a single institution.
Fourth, students can gain
substantial professional
recognition by publishing in
The University of Texas
Undergraduate Research Journal.
Finally, students will work
together using the electronic
collaborative tools available
in Blackboard and other
electronic communication
platforms. In all,
participating students will
gain academic experiences not
available to many business
students, giving them an edge
in the recruiting process.
How do I
register for the course?
See
Admission Requirements and
Procedures
How difficult is it to get in?
Enrollment for each school is
controlled by that school’s
supervising professor.
Generally, enrollment is
limited at each school.
Students will be selected based
on academic work already
completed, a true interest in
international issues, ability
to work with a high degree of
independence, and a willingness
to commit to the project.
Students should know within
several days of applying if
they have been admitted.
What is the
workload?
The workload will be
substantial but focused. There
are some deadlines, contained
in the syllabus, but the course
generally provides flexibility
and focus that will return a
high payoff on effort. The one
point to stress is that the
students must be
self-motivating and willing to
effectively coordinate their
efforts.
How will I be graded?
The grade for each student is
awarded by the student’s
supervising professor using
criteria set forth in the
syllabus for the specific
partner school. Generally,
students will be evaluated on
the quality of the research
paper and their contributions
to their respective groups.
Part of student’s individual
grade will be determined by a
peer evaluation process in
which each group member will
comment on the contributions of
other group members.
What if I’m
not sure what I want to
research, or even how to
research?
This is one of the greatest
benefits of the course. This
process guides you through an
organized pattern of thought to
consider what your interests
are and gives you skills in how
to pursue those interests. The
supervising professors provide
guidance and help all along the
way.
