Bachelor of Science in Global Economics and Modern Languages
In partnership with the School of Modern Languages, the School of Economics offers a Bachelor of Science in Global Economics and Modern Languages with language concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, or Spanish. Global Economics and Modern Language graduates are especially attractive to employers with long-term interests outside the United States who demand employees prepared to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by global, economically interdependent, multilingual, and multicultural environments. Through a variety of coursework and the opportunity to spend a semester abroad, students have in-depth knowledge not only of their own cultures but also have the capacity to function effectively in a second culture. Coursework focuses on rigorous training in economics combined with extensive foreign language study. Students are expected to develop advanced communication skills and professional competency in the language of choice through courses and extracurricular opportunities that focus on current issues, classic literature, business applications, and cross-cultural perspectives.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Requirement | ||
| APPH 1040 | Scientific Foundations of Health | 2 |
| or APPH 1050 | The Science of Physical Activity and Health | |
| or APPH 1060 | Flourishing: Strategies for Well-being and Resilience | |
| Core IMPACTS | ||
| Institutional Priority | ||
| CS 1315 | Introduction to Media Computation | 3 |
| or CS 1301 | Introduction to Computing | |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Skills | ||
| MATH 1712 | Survey of Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | |
| Political Science and U.S. History | ||
| HIST 2111 | The United States to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | The United States since 1877 | |
| or INTA 1200 | American Government in Comparative Perspective | |
| or POL 1101 | Government of the United States | |
| or PUBP 3000 | American Constitutional Issues | |
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | ||
| Modern Languages 2,3 | 6 | |
| Communicating in Writing | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences | ||
| Lab Science | 4 | |
| Lab Science | 4 | |
| MATH 1711 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
| or MATH 1551 & MATH 1553 | Differential Calculus and Introduction to Linear Algebra | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Any SS | 9 | |
| Field of Study | ||
| ECON 2105 | Principles of Macroeconomics 3 | 3 |
| ECON 2106 | Principles of Microeconomics 3 | 3 |
| Statistics Elective 3,5 | 3 | |
| Engineering/Science/Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Modern Languages 2,3 | 6 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ECON 3110 | Advanced Microeconomic Analysis 3 | 3 |
| ECON 3120 | Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis 3 | 3 |
| ECON 3161 | Econometric Analysis 3 | 3 |
| ECON Electives | ||
| ECON Electives 3,6 | 15 | |
| Non-Major Cluster | ||
| Cluster Electives 3,4 | 12 | |
| Modern Languages | ||
| CHIN/FREN/GRMN/JAPN/KOR/RUSS/SPAN 4500 | Advanced Intercultural Seminar 3 | 3 |
| Modern Languages 2,3,8 | 9 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Free Electives 7 | 11 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |
- 1
Any 1000- or 2000-level course with the following prefixes: AE, APPH, BIOL, BMED, CEE, CHBE, CHEM, EAS, ECE, ISYE, MATH, ME, MSE, NRE, PHYS.
- 2
Students must complete 21 credit hours of selected language concentration (Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Korean/Russian/Spanish) electives at 2002 (or its equivalent), 3000-level and above. Six credit hours are counted in Core IMPACTS Arts, Humanities, & Ethics, six in Field of Study, and 9 in Modern Languages Requirements. Students can only count one selected language concentration (CHIN/FREN/GRMN/JAPN/KOR/RUSS/SPAN) 34XX course toward 3 of the 21 credits of selected language concentration (Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Korean/Russian/Spanish) electives as 34XX courses reflect culture courses taught in English.
- 3
Minimum grade of C required.
- 4
Non-Major Cluster Electives must be advisor approved.
- 5
One course from ECON 2250, MATH 3215, ISYE 3770 or (MGT 2250 - minimum B)
- 6
Nine credit hours of Econ Electives must be chosen from one of the following list of Development Economics or International Economics courses: ECON 4311, ECON 4351, ECON 4352, ECON 4355, ECON 4357, ECON 4411, ECON 4415, ECON 4421
- 7
CHIN/FREN/GRMN/JAPN/KOR/RUSS/SPAN courses below 2002 may count toward the free elective courses.
- 8
Students are strongly encouraged to study, intern, or work abroad in the language of study or to seek out internship or research opportunities with international organizations.
International Plan
The degree requirements for the Global Economics and Modern Languages (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish)-International Plan are basically the same as for the GEML degree, except that students are required to spend two terms abroad and then achieve Intermediate High (for Chinese, Japanese or Russian: Intermediate Low) on the standardized ACTFL testing scale during an oral interview. The costs of the test will be paid for by the School of Modern Languages for each student. The terms abroad may typically consist of one semester of study plus a significant amount of time spent with a research or work project abroad. Students may also opt for a second semester. GEML-IP majors are also strongly encouraged to enroll in the LBAT intensive summer programs offered by the School of Modern Languages.
In addition to gaining advanced global competence, the International Plan designation will set you apart from other applicants with recruiters from top companies and governmental agencies.
Other Required Courses include the following, and these can easily be obtained within the regular required curriculum offerings of ECON and Modern Languages. These requirements can also be met with courses taken abroad, upon consultation with ECON degree advisors.
- At least one course focused on international relations historically and theoretically, including topics such as
- the role of state sovereignty and nationalism and non-state actors in the international system;
- international conflict, peace, security, intervention, and nation-building;
- international organizations, law, and ethics;
- transnational problems of the environment, terrorism, health, and migration;
- among other issues (see INTA courses).
- At least one course that provides a historical and theoretical understanding of the global economy, including topics such as
- international trade, finance, investment, and production;
- regional economic integration (such as the EU);
- economic development and modernization; and
- questions of natural resource sustainability.
- At least one course that provides familiarity with an area of the world or a country that allows them to make systematic comparisons with their own society and culture. This course could come from various disciplinary perspectives, including history, public policy, philosophy, international affairs, literature, economics, management, architecture, among others. Upper division Modern Language course will count here.
- A culminating course, occurring either at the end of or after the international experience that integrates knowledge of the discipline and the international experience in a global context.