If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Global Trade Governance
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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| Course # |
SA 10343
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2026 |
03/14/26 to 03/22/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Disputes over the governance of global trade are a core element of international politics. Tariffs and supply chains and cross-border data flows routinely feature in media coverage and animate geopolitical competition. How do historical ideas about trade, such as those of Adam Smith, shape contemporary debates over global trade governance? This one-week intensive course during Spring Break (March 2026) to Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland, will provide a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the evolution of global trade governance and different perspectives on how to manage both the benefits and challenges of trade. From a trade negotiation simulation with students at the University of Glasgow to a tour of Adam Smith's house and original works in Edinburgh, this course combines active, hands-on learning with immersive, on-the-ground experiences.
There are no course pre-requisites and students from all majors are eligible to participate!
Key activities:
- Represent the United States in a US-UK trade negotiation simulation with a partner class at the University of Glasgow
- Participate in a research symposium on trade politics featuring faculty, government officials, business/civil society leaders
- Tour award-winning chocolate factories, whiskey distilleries, and more to learn how businesses engage in fair trade and manage their global supply chains
- Learn more about classical political economy, Adam Smith, and the connections between historical and contemporary trade politics
To learn more, please contact the program leader:
Professor Tyler Girard, Department of Political Science (tgirard@purdue.edu).
Academic Credit
POL43000: Global Trade Governance (3 credit hours)
For political science majors, the capstone requirement can be fulfilled through this program.
Eligibility
There are no course pre-requisites and students from all majors are eligible to participate.
Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Estimated cost is $4,000 which includes: all hotels (single rooms), breakfast daily, all activities listed on the itinerary, three group dinners, academic credit, and international health insurance.
Additional costs: airfare (including transportation to/from airport), meals not provided, passport, Visa, and personal spending money and activities.
The College of Liberal Arts, Political Science Department, and the Institute for Humane Studies have partnered to provide a number of needs- and merit-based scholarships for the program. Students have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships via the program application.
Application Deadline
Students should submit an application using this link.
To be most competitive for limited spots and program-specific scholarships, apply by Friday, September 26, 2025. After this date, admissions will continue on a rolling basis as space allows.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
