FTU-CSU Transfer Info

The FTU-CSUJoint Curriculum Programin International Economics : 

The FTU-CSUJoint Curriculum Programin International Economics Offering a 3+1 degree articulation program (or 7+1 semester option) for students in the American Accredited Undergraduate Program Advanced Program at FTU

Outline of this presentation: : 

Outline of this presentation: The FTU-CSU joint program of study Applying for transfer to CSU Financial considerations Q & A

The FTU-CSU joint curriculum:A “dual degree” program : 

The FTU-CSU joint curriculum:A “dual degree” program

What is a “dual degree” program? : 

What is a “dual degree” program? A curriculum agreed by two institutions Students take courses from both schools, A and B. Courses from A count toward B’s degree, and vice versa. Students end up getting two degrees.

This dual degree program involves: : 

This dual degree program involves: A 120-credit CSU Bachelor’s degree with a major in Economics, a minor in Business, and an emphasis in international economics; and an FTU degree. A 3+1 plan with 56 credits taught by FTU, 27 credits taught by CSU for FTU credit, and 37 credits taught by CSU for CSU credit (6 at FTU, 31 at CSU) OR A 7+1 semester plan with 68 credits taught by FTU, 15 credits taught by CSU for FTU credit, and 37 credits taught by CSU for CSU credit (21 at FTU, and 16 at CSU) Additional courses required by FTU regulations.

Outline of CSU degree requirements: : 

Outline of CSU degree requirements: All-University Core Requirements … 25 credits (writing, science, humanities, history) Economics department requirements … 48 credits (math, stats, econ, social sciences) plus 15 additional credits for the Business minor … 63 credits total Electives … 32 credits (anything offered for credit by the university)

Also: : 

Also: Of the total 120 credits, at least 42 must be “upper division” (300-400 level) Of the 42 upper-division credits, at least 30 must be CSU credits, not transfer credits. Of the last 30 credits taken toward the degree, at least 15 must be from CSU.

Earning CSU credit at FTU: : 

Earning CSU credit at FTU: In each CSU@FTU course, at least 20 students will get CSU credit. Additional students may receive credit for an additional fee ($210 during 2009-10) Because of CSU’s upper-division requirements, the most valuable credit to earn from CSU@FTU is 300 or 400 level. Of the 14 courses offered via CSU@FTU, 9 will be upper-division; during the first 3 years, 6 will be upper-division.

So: : 

So: For the 3+1 plan, you should earn at least 6 upper-division credits via CSU@FTU. FTU’s Advanced Program intends to provide credit to all participants, for ECON 440 and 442. For the 7+1 semester plan, you need to earn at least 21 UD credits (7 courses) via CSU@FTU.

Remember, you can get CSU credit for your CSU@FTU course in 3 possible ways: : 

Remember, you can get CSU credit for your CSU@FTU course in 3 possible ways: Be among the top 20 students in a course. Get it via the program, in ECON 440 and 442. Pay the supplement fee, at the time the course grades are announced; you cannot request it later.

Anticipated CSU@FTU courses are: : 

Anticipated CSU@FTU courses are: Lower division ECON: 202 Micro, 204 Macro, 211 Gender, 240 Environmental Lower division Business: ACT 205 Upper division ECON: 304 Macro, 306 Micro, 335 Econometrics, 440 Trade, 442 International Finance Upper division Business: FIN305, MKT 305, MGT 305, BUS 405

The detailed Program of Study can be obtained from the Program Office starting1 December 2009. : 

The detailed Program of Study can be obtained from the Program Office starting1 December 2009. This information is advisory only; CSU degree requirements are set by state and university regulation, and the requirements are as stated in the University Catalog.

Applying for Transfer to Colorado State University:the basic steps : 

Applying for Transfer to Colorado State University:the basic steps

Applying to CSU requires: : 

Applying to CSU requires: Application, on line $50 Application Fee Official FTU transcripts in English Official TOEFL or IELTS report Personal Statement Letter of Recommendation from a teacher. Financial certification See http://admissions.colostate.edu/International/ApplicationChecklist.aspx

Some specifics: : 

Some specifics: Your FTU grade average must be at least 6. Your TOEFL score must be at least 71 for the IBT, or 525 for the PBT; or you must have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 You must show that you have sufficient financial resources to support you for the intended time at CSU.

Financial Considerations:Costs and scholarships : 

Financial Considerations:Costs and scholarships

As a State University: : 

As a State University: CSU is more affordable than most private schools in the United States; CSU offers lower tuition rates to Colorado residents than to out-of-state students, including international students; CSU is not allowed to give “tuition waivers” --- if it gives scholarships, it is “real money”.

What are the estimated costs?For 2009-10:One semester: half of that : 

What are the estimated costs?For 2009-10:One semester: half of that Tuition & General Fees $22,240 Room & Board (Living Expenses) $8,346 Books & Supplies $1,126 Personal & Miscellaneous $2,392 Health Care Allowance $540 Total $34,644

What about scholarships? : 

What about scholarships? CSU offers few scholarships to international students; most resources go to subsidizing Colorado residents. Tuition waivers are not allowed, by law. HOWEVER … CSU intends to make FTU students eligible for a special pool of scholarships: $8000 per year. Cannot be guaranteed to all students if there are large numbers. More info will be available soon. If you plan to transfer for 20010-11, please let us know.

We hope to seeYOU at CSU!Q & A? : 

We hope to seeYOU at CSU!Q & A?