London Internship Programme

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Mandatory Core Class: Course One

These are mandatory courses and students are automatically pre-registered for them dependent on their choice of Internship Track.

Course Number and Title Internship Track Name and Special Notes
CAS AH 320 Modern British Art and Design (4cr) The Arts and Art Administration
*
Former Course Title:British Art in the Twentieth Century
SMG MG 429 The European Business Environment 'Institutions and Enterprise' (4cr) Management and Finance*Prerequisite: SMG SM 323 Cross-Functional Core (or non-BU equivalent)
CAS EC 364 Economic Policy - A British Perspective (4cr) Business and Economics*Prerequisite: CAS EC 101 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis (or non-BU equivalent)
COM FT 316 British Film and TV since 1960 (4cr) Film, Radio and Television
CAS PS 365 Psychology Applied to Social Issues (4cr) Psychology and Social Policy
COM JO 358 British Journalism, Culture and Society (4cr) Journalism
CAS PO 534 The British Legal System (4cr) Pre-law
COM CM 521 British and European Marketing Strategy (4cr) Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
CAS PO 360 British Political Institutions (4cr) Politics and International Relations
SHA HF 365 British Tourism: Knowing Britain Inside and Out (4cr) Hospitality and Tourism
CFA DR 443 Experiencing London Theatre (4cr) Theatre Studies

 

Elective A Class (Core Phase): Course Two

These are all free electives and are open to all tracks. Please note that some courses have a limited enrolment and will be filled on a 'first come, first-served basis'.

If you select a course that has limited enrolment, you should also choose an alternative course in case your first course choice is full.

 

CAS AH 388 British Painting From Holbein to the 20th Century (4cr)  
CAS EN 310 Introduction to Modern British and Irish Literature (4cr)  
CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets (4cr) Prerequisite: CAS EC 102 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis (or non-BU equivalent)
CAS HI 326 Historical Roots of British Genius (4cr)  
CAS HI XXX Cultural Capital: The History of Popular Culture in London (4cr)  
CAS PO/IR 335 Britain and Europe - A New Beginning (4cr) Please select PO (Political Science) or IR (International Relations) credit
CAS SO 321 Contemporary Issues in British Welfare (4cr)  
CFA DR 507 Contemporary British Theatre (4cr) *Course fee of £35.00/$60.00 (subject to change), it is not possible to take CAS EN 357 as an Elective B option if you are taking this class
COM CM 334 Advertising in the U. K. (4cr)  
COM JO 416 The Foreign Correspondent - International Reporting (4cr)  
COM FT 318 British Television Studies (4cr)  

Elective B (Placement Phase): Course Three

These courses are taught concurrently with the work placement/internship. Some elective B classes offered in the placement phase are open to all tracks and some courses are track-specific courses. We encourage you to enrol in the course that is specifically designed for your track/internship.

Please note that some courses have limited enrolments. Priority will be given to students registered in the track for which the course was designed. Choose one from the following list and select an alternate if you choose one that is not offered for your track. Your academic advisor needs to send an email to Michael Peplar giving approval for you to participate in a course outside of your track.

 

CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism (4cr) Free elective open to all tracks and also Track-Specific elective for Arts and Arts Administration track
CAS EC 360 British Macroeconomic Policy (4cr) Management and Finance, Business and Economics Track Specific elective
CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama: Text and Performance(4cr) Free elective open to all tracks. Course fee of £35.00/$60.00 (subject to change). It is not possible to take CFA DR 507 as an Elective A option if you are taking this class.
CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies (4cr) Free elective open to all tracks
CAS IP 400 B British Youth Culture from 1950 to the Present  Free elective open to all tracks
CAS IP 400 C Contemporary British Legal Issues (4cr) Pre-law Track Specific elective
CAS PO/IR 335 Britain and Europe - A New Beginning (4cr) *Fall and Spring only Free elective open to all tracks. Please select PO (Political Science) or IR (International Relations) credit
CAS PO 358 Issues in Contemporary
Politics (4cr)
Free elective open to all tracks
CAS SO 301 Challenge and Change in British Education (4cr) *Fall and Spring only Free Elective
COM CM 335 Seminar in Advertising Strategy (4cr) Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Track Specific elective
COM CM 413 Strategy and Tactics in British Public Relations (4cr) Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Track Specific elective
COM FT 317 British Cinema and Society (4cr) Free elective open to all tracks
COM XX XXX International Business and Promotion (4 cr) Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Track Specific elective
SAR HP 522 Health and Wellness
Through the Lifespan (4cr)
Psychology and Social Policy Track Specific elective
SMG MK 467 International Marketing (4cr)  BU SMG ONLY
CAS IR XXX Seminar in International Business (4cr) Management and Finance, Business and Economics Track Specific elective
Former Course Title and number SMG MG 427 Seminar in International Management

Internship Course: Course Four

Course numbers depend on the field of specialization in which the student completes his or her internship and are assigned after placements have begun. Placements are contingent on the student’s past experience and available opportunities in any given semester, so flexibility is essential.

CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture All of these options are worth 4 credits
COM FT 493/494 are each worth 2 credits
CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
CAS HU 425 Practicum in the Visual/Performing Arts
CAS PO/IR 451 Internship in Politics
CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law
CAS PO/IR 455 Internship in International Organization
CAS PS 495 Internship in Health and Human Services
COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations
COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television
COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism
SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration