Financial crises and the global economy: A history of boom and bust

7.5 credits
Master’s level
Spring Term 2026

About the course

The course deals with financial crises from a global, historical and comparative perspective.

Syllabus

Application and eligibility

Financial crises and the global economy: A history of boom and bust, 7.5 credits

Spring Term 2026

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

19 January 2026

Ends

18 February 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

90 ECTS including a bachelor thesis equivalent to 15 ECTS credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6.

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in

Application code

UMU-A2970

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.

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Course is given by

Unit of Economic History

Contactperson for the course is:

Hans Jörgensen