International Political Economy
Major and Minor Requirments
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 todays 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 |
| PolS 105 |
Introduction to International Relations |
| PolS 205 |
Philosophical Foundations of Political Economy |
| Busa 371 |
International Management |
| Econ 328 |
International Trade and Finance |
| Econ 403 |
International Political Economy |
Choice of one:
| Econ 251 |
Intermediate Microeconomics |
| Econ 252 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
Choice of three:
| Econ 471 |
Topics in Economics |
| Econ 350 |
Law and Economics |
| PolS 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 |
Choice of one:
| Econ/Busa 333 |
Applied Statistics for Economics/Business Administrations |
| SocS 233 |
Behavioral Research Statistics |
Required for major:
| Econ/PolS 205 |
Seminar in International Political Economy |
