Immersion in International
Economic Policy and Global
Affairs
Crisis in the eurozone….gridlock in the United States…declining growth in China…unrest in the Middle East …rising inequality between classes and countries. The global political-economy is in trouble. Or is it? Are prospects so bleak? What’s really going on?
The International Commerce and Policy (ICP) program explores the political, social, economic and cultural trends behind the headline news. It provides a foundation of cross-disciplinary courses—combining anthropology, economics, history, law, and political science—to give students the knowledge, proficiency, and expertise to prosper professionally in a challenging international environment.
Students tackle a wide range of issues, including
- Global governance and institutions
- Trade policy and practice
- Development for growth
- Regional economic and political integration
- Global business and entrepreneurship
- The environment, energy, and climate change
- International contract negotiation
- The sources, strengths, and weaknesses of international economic data
This is a professional degree with an emphasis on practical approaches to policy analysis and decision-making.
Our graduates are highly qualified to step into positions in the private sector; not-for-profits; state and federal government; and international organizations. Many have taken analytical and leadership roles in global marketing, corporate planning, public service, government relations and private entrepreneurship.
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