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):

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):

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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ECO-4900 International Economics

International Economics presents an in-depth examination of the basic principles of international economics. The course broadens the student's perspective on the growing economic interdependence of nations - how it happens and how it affects lives around the globe. Topics such as industrial policy and strategic trade policy, comparative advantage theory, exchange rate determination and forecasting, international trade in services, environmental regulatory policies, and international competitiveness are covered.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in economics or have comparable knowledge and experience.

Study Methods:

Accelerated Courses (ECO-4900-AC):

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

Guided Study (ECO-4900-GS):

Apr 2026,  Oct 2026,  Apr 2027

Online Courses (ECO-4900-OL):

Apr 2026,  Oct 2026,  Apr 2027

Credits: 3

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POS-3150 International Relations I

This course reviews paramount events and processes that have shaped global international relations in the modern era. Since the complex practice of international politics is studied through an extensive variety of methods, principles, and conceptual approaches, the course is designed to familiarize students with the most common ones in the field. The purpose of this intellectual pursuit is to enhance students' capacity to analytically and systematically explore relevant domestic and international developments.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (POS-3150-OL):

Sep 2026,  Mar 2027

Credits: 3

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POS-4200 Conflict in International Relations

Conflict in International Relations explores the causes and effects of international strife. Students will examine the structure of the international system as well as the dynamics of conflict and aggression among individuals, groups, and states. By examining the work of current and past theorists and practitioners, students will gain insight into the causes of war and peace, the politics of revolution and insurgency, the logic of terrorism, the importance of human rights, and the nuclear predicament. Finally, students will analyze potential mechanisms for managing international conflicts and implementing policies of peace at a global level.

Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in political science or have comparable knowledge and experience.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (POS-4200-OL):

Aug 2026,  Feb 2027

Credits: 3

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