The major and program in International Political Economy at Carthage is designed for students who wish to focus their work in economics, political science, and management on the evolving web of global relationships, and the public policy decisions that help shape and direct today's global economy. Because the major is broadly cross-disciplinary and rooted in both historical and philosophical traditions, students entering the program should be able to show a strong record of achievement in their general education coursework. Additionally, the major asks that students have an ability to engage in abstract and theoretical thought, a desire to engage in written and oral debate, and a broad interest in contemporary world affairs and a genuine concern for its peoples.
The major consists of 48 credits:
- ECON 103 Issues in Economics
- ECON 328 International Trade and Finance
- ECON 403 International Political Economy
- ECON/POLS 405 Seminar in International Political Economy
- POLS 105 Introduction to International Relations
- POLS 205 Philosophical Foundations of Political Economy
- BUSA 371 International Management
Choice of one:
- ECON 251 Intermediate Microeconomics
- ECON 252 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Choice of three:
- ECON 271/471 Topics in Economics
- ECON 330 Law and Economics
- POLS 271/471 Topics in Political Science
- BUSA 373 The International Legal Environment of Business
- BUSA 375 International Accounting and Finance
- GEOG 206 The Human Landscape
- GEOG 215 Economic Geography
- GEOG 349 Transportation Geography and Business Logistics
FREN 308 The French-Speaking World
or
GERM 308 The German-Speaking World
or
SPAN 308 The Spanish-Speaking World
Choice of one:
- ECON/BUSA 333 Applied Statistics for Economics and Management
- SOCS 233 Behavioral Research Statistics
