ENS-3140 Global Environmental Change

Global Environmental Change will enable students to develop a clear understanding of the fundamentals of global environmental science and the factors required to maintain ecological stability and preserve worldwide resources. The course materials are organized and presented from a global perspective.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have the knowledge equivalent to one science course.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENS-3140-GS):

Apr 2026,  Aug 2026,  Dec 2026,  Apr 2027

Online Courses (ENS-3140-OL):

Apr 2026,  Aug 2026,  Dec 2026,  Apr 2027

Credits: 6

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GLB-3010 Global Issues and Society

The purpose of this course is to educate and encourage the development of globally competent and culturally aware citizens. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be engaged, responsible, and active members of a globally interdependent society. Students are encouraged to go beyond the scope of their immediate surroundings and explore the world with the multiplicity of opportunities, risks, benefits, and threats. An integral component of the course is developing the feeling of belonging to a global community, which entails advancing cultural awareness and cross-cultural competence. As a part of the learning process, students will analyze the importance of cultures around the world. They will be introduced to concepts related to cultures in different regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East) illustrated through case studies on how culture has impacted the world through the historical, contextual, and cultural differences.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in the social sciences.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (GLB-3010-OL):

Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026,  Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Credits: 3

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GOG-2300 World Geography

This course will introduce students to the 11 geographic realms of the world and provide details about the regions within each realm, including history, physical characteristics, politics, major industries and trade, environment and human activity, and role in the globalization process. Each module will cover a continental region that consists of representative countries in it, focusing on their interrelation, as well as the region's relationship with other regions. The course will delve deeper into the culture and human characteristics and their interactions with the rest of the world. This course will familiarize students with the geographic distribution of different regions and the general characteristics (population, dimensions, environment, politics, history, and culture) of the countries within them.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (GOG-2300-OL):

Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026,  Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Credits: 3

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LDR-4220 Leadership in a Global Environment

Leadership in a Global Environment focuses on major areas of international business and the environment within which business transactions take place. The main topics include current and developing paradigms for managing and leading in a global environment. This course also prepares students for leadership capacities and responsibilities for global management opportunities.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (LDR-4220-OL):

Mar 2026,  Sep 2026,  Mar 2027

Credits: 3

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