Academics

Fields of Study: Business Administration, Economics

Explore British culture and business from the perspective of an entrepreneur. The curriculum focuses on the state of business and work in the UK and the broader changes resulting from digital technology, economic shifts, the role of influencers, and big data. You’ll take three to four courses, depending on the package, on a program designed specifically for UC students.

Unique Study Opportunities

  • Learn how to turn your idea into a business plan and investment pitch.
  • Attend lectures on business operations at Wimbledon and take a stadium tour.
  • Take a Silicon Roundabout tour in Tech City, the world’s third largest startup cluster.
  • Engage with a guest speaker panel on the gig economy and worker’s rights in the UK.
  • Go on a walking tour of London including the historic London Stock Exchange and the Bank of England.
  • Tour the iconic Lloyds of London building located in London’s main financial district.

Language

Language of Instruction: English

Language Study: None

Courses and Credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program:

  • Take a full-time course of study: Three courses for a total of 15 quarter UC units. Each course is worth 5 quarter UC units.
  • You may take one course as pass/no pass.

To successfully complete this program:

  • Take a full-time course of study: Four courses for a total of 20 quarter/13.2 semester UC units. Each course is worth 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units.
  • During the first 10 weeks of the program you will take three elective courses. During the last five weeks of the program you will take one intensive elective course.
  • You may take one course as pass/no pass.

To successfully complete this program:

  • Take a full-time course of study: Three courses for a total of 20 quarter/13.2 semester UC units.
  • You will work at your internship placement throughout the 15-week program. During the first 10 weeks of the internship, you will work 8-10 hours per week and will attend the Internship Workforce course along with two elective courses. During the final 5 weeks of the program, you will work at your internship placement full-time. The Internship Workforce course is worth 10 quarter/6.7 semester UC units. All elective courses are worth 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units.
  • You may take one course as pass/no pass.

Current Program Courses

Elective Courses (select three):

Exact offerings may vary depending on enrollment and instructor availability. Final course offerings are announced before the start of the program. Current courses may include:

Digital Technology and Work: (upper-division, 5 quarter UC units)
Learn how digital technologies have reshaped UK organizations and the work people do over time. Review case studies and examine the broader social and economic changes digital technology is creating. Topics include the role of artificial intelligence at work, the platform and gig economy, social media, and the role of influencers.
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship: (lower-division, 5 quarter UC units)
Learn what it takes to turn an idea into a global business. Get an overview of the entrepreneurial path from identifying an opportunity to creating a business model and seeking investment. Visit London-based startups, accelerators, and incubators to become familiar with how business is done in London. Get equipped with the skills to plan, launch, and grow a business with tactics that can be applied across the globe. 
Subject area: Business Administration.

Applied Business Data Analytics: (lower-division, 5 quarter UC units)
This course introduces essential methods in data analytics, focusing on the collection, management, interpretation, and visualization of large datasets. Learn to explore relationships between variables, test hypotheses, and produce reliable forecasts. Discover how these techniques can be applied in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course emphasizes both statistical reasoning and computational skills and offers hands-on training in MATLAB for performing rigorous data analysis. Students explore the cognitive and perceptual foundations of data visualization and learn how to craft compelling narratives through data graphics—an essential skill for data-driven decision-making in today’s competitive business world. Drawing on London’s status as a global financial hub, the course connects theory with real-world applications, teaching students how to transform data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making. The course also includes field trip and guest lectures, making it ideal for students who want to start their own business or take on a leading role in an established organization.
Subject area: Business Administration. 

  • **sufficient enrollment is needed to offer this course**

International Economics: (upper-division, 5 quarter UC units)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of key areas of the world economy, including trade, investment, and finance, and how they interconnect. Trade Theory and its real-world applications are reviewed in addition to global financial and investment systems. Topics that may be analyzed include Brexit, the Greek debt crisis, and OPEC's (the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) shifting influence. 
Subject area: Economics. 

Brand Management: Perceptions, Power, and Persuasion: (upper-division, 5 quarter UC units)
Explores the power of brand management in the modern world, covering how individuals, businesses, and nations shape perceptions to achieve their goals. You'll learn about brand identity, marketing techniques, and persuasion strategies, with a focus on storytelling and brand equity. Through real-world examples from business, politics, and celebrity, you'll uncover what makes a brand succeed or fail in today's fast-changing landscape. 
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Research and independent study are typically not available on this program.

Elective Courses, first 10 weeks of program (select three):

Exact offerings may vary depending on enrollment and instructor availability. Final course offerings are announced before the start of the program. Current courses may include:

Digital Technology and Work: (upper-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Learn how digital technologies have reshaped UK organizations and the work people do over time. Review case studies and examine the broader social and economic changes digital technology is creating. Topics include the role of artificial intelligence at work, the platform and gig economy, social media, and the role of influencers.
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship: (lower-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Learn what it takes to turn an idea into a global business. Get an overview of the entrepreneurial path from identifying an opportunity to creating a business model and seeking investment. Visit London-based startups, accelerators, and incubators to become familiar with how business is done in London. Get equipped with the skills to plan, launch, and grow a business with tactics that can be applied across the globe. 
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Applied Business Data Analytics: (lower-division, 5 quarter UC units)
This course introduces essential methods in data analytics, focusing on the collection, management, interpretation, and visualization of large datasets. Learn to explore relationships between variables, test hypotheses, and produce reliable forecasts. Discover how these techniques can be applied in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course emphasizes both statistical reasoning and computational skills and offers hands-on training in MATLAB for performing rigorous data analysis. Students explore the cognitive and perceptual foundations of data visualization and learn how to craft compelling narratives through data graphics—an essential skill for data-driven decision-making in today’s competitive business world. Drawing on London’s status as a global financial hub, the course connects theory with real-world applications, teaching students how to transform data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making. The course also includes field trip and guest lectures, making it ideal for students who want to start their own business or take on a leading role in an established organization.
Subject area: Business Administration. 

  • **sufficient enrollment is needed to offer this course**

International Economics: (upper-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of key areas of the world economy, including trade, investment, and finance, and how they interconnect. Trade Theory and its real-world applications are reviewed in addition to global financial and investment systems. Topics that may be analyzed include Brexit, the Greek debt crisis, and OPEC's (the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) shifting influence. 
Subject area: Economics. 

Brand Management: Perceptions, Power, and Persuasion: (upper-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Explores the power of brand management in the modern world, covering how individuals, businesses, and nations shape perceptions to achieve their goals. You'll learn about brand identity, marketing techniques, and persuasion strategies, with a focus on storytelling and brand equity. Through real-world examples from business, politics, and celebrity, you'll uncover what makes a brand succeed or fail in today's fast-changing landscape. 
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Required Course, final 5 weeks of program:

Social Impact Entrepreneurship: (upper-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
This course dives into sustainable social entrepreneurship, exploring how entrepreneurs tackle global issues like poverty and inequality through innovative business solutions. You'll learn about the challenges, funding, and impact of social enterprises, while developing key skills in leadership, business planning, and creating social change. The course culminates in a project proposal focused on making a real-world impact. 
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Research and independent study are typically not available on this program.

Required course, first 10 weeks of the program:

Internship Workforce Course: (upper-division, 10 quarter/6.7 semester UC units)
The 21-hour Internship Workforce course offers a unique opportunity to dive into the realities of working in the UK, with a focus on social, cultural, and organizational factors that shape the workplace experience. You’ll explore key topics like reflective practice, professional values, and workplace wellbeing, all while gaining hands-on experience through a student internship. This course is designed to help you develop vital professional skills and understand diverse work cultures, setting you up for success in today’s global job market.  
Subject areas vary depending on internship placement. 

Elective courses, first 10 weeks of the program (select two):

Exact offerings may vary depending on enrollment and instructor availability. Final course offerings are announced before the start of the program. Current courses may include:

Digital Technology and Work: (upper-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Learn how digital technologies have reshaped UK organizations and the work people do over time. Review case studies and examine the broader social and economic changes digital technology is creating. Topics include the role of artificial intelligence at work, the platform and gig economy, social media, and the role of influencers.
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship: (lower-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Learn what it takes to turn an idea into a global business. Get an overview of the entrepreneurial path from identifying an opportunity to creating a business model and seeking investment. Visit London-based startups, accelerators, and incubators to become familiar with how business is done in London. Get equipped with the skills to plan, launch, and grow a business with tactics that can be applied across the globe. 
Subject area: Business Administration. 

Applied Business Data Analytics: (lower-division, 5 quarter UC units)
This course introduces essential methods in data analytics, focusing on the collection, management, interpretation, and visualization of large datasets. Learn to explore relationships between variables, test hypotheses, and produce reliable forecasts. Discover how these techniques can be applied in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course emphasizes both statistical reasoning and computational skills and offers hands-on training in MATLAB for performing rigorous data analysis. Students explore the cognitive and perceptual foundations of data visualization and learn how to craft compelling narratives through data graphics—an essential skill for data-driven decision-making in today’s competitive business world. Drawing on London’s status as a global financial hub, the course connects theory with real-world applications, teaching students how to transform data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making. The course also includes field trip and guest lectures, making it ideal for students who want to start their own business or take on a leading role in an established organization.
Subject area: Business Administration. 

  • **sufficient enrollment is needed to offer this course**

International Economics: (upper-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of key areas of the world economy, including trade, investment, and finance, and how they interconnect. Trade Theory and its real-world applications are reviewed in addition to global financial and investment systems. Topics that may be analyzed include Brexit, the Greek debt crisis, and OPEC's (the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) shifting influence. 
Subject area: Economics. 

Brand Management: Perceptions, Power, and Persuasion: (upper-division, 5 quarter/3.3 semester UC units)
Explores the power of brand management in the modern world, covering how individuals, businesses, and nations shape perceptions to achieve their goals. You'll learn about brand identity, marketing techniques, and persuasion strategies, with a focus on storytelling and brand equity. Through real-world examples from business, politics, and celebrity, you'll uncover what makes a brand succeed or fail in today's fast-changing landscape. 
Subject area: Business Administration, Communication.

Final 5 weeks of the program (required):

Internship extension

Continue with the internship placement full-time.

Research and independent study are typically not available on this program.

Catalogs and Resources

  • UCEAP Course Catalog: See a list of courses students have taken on this program. 
  • Campus Credit Abroad: Learn the types of credit (major, minor, general education, elective) students from your campus received at this location. There are currently no listings for this program in the database.

Academic Culture

Alumni from England often praise the thought-provoking classes offered on UCEAP and value the opportunity to complement class time with field walks, museum visits, theater performances, and guest lectures. Designed for UC students, courses in this program follow the American model, with daily lectures, readings, continual assessment, and assignments.

The focus of the program is the careful analysis of London and British work and business practices. Courses are taught by experienced and engaging British professors from universities in the London area. You’ll be expected to assimilate and then compare and critique what you read, see, and experience around you. Instructors welcome questions and lively discussion in the classroom. Most program faculty are themselves products of British traditional academic culture and generally admire independence and self-discipline in managing readings and assignments, strong writing skills, and intellectual curiosity.

This program requires you to attend class, arrive punctually, and participate actively as part of the course grade.  Attendance s taken at every course meeting. 

Grades

You will earn direct UC credit and grades for all coursework. Grades for the winter quarter program are typically available in late April. Grades for the spring semester are typically available in June.