Why choose FLIE?

The FLIE (Foreign Language and International Economics) option combines economics with proficiency in a non-English language and prepares students for a future in government, international relations, law, research, multinational corporations, and local industries who conduct business internationally. Economists are able to interpret and forecast general economic conditions, estimate trends, analyze data, and use economic theory to help their organization operate more efficiently. Combine those skills with the ability to communicate effectively in another language, and opportunities abound!

In the FLIE option, students take a minimum of nine economics courses and seven to ten intermediate and advanced courses in one of the following languages: French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, IS-FLIE majors integrate their economic and language study in a Senior Capstone research project.

The FLIE program was created in 1992 and was incorporated into the International Studies major in 2007.

For details about the specific economic and language courses, please see the UK Bulletin. Current students may also use the ‘Run Selected Program feature in APEX (located in myUK).