International Economic Affairs Program Map
B.A. in International Economic Affairs
With this degree, students are afforded the opportunity to study a broad range of political, social and economic issues facing countries around the world, develop foreign language skills, and complete a study abroad program.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
42
Major Credit Hours
18
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1101
English Composition 1 |
3 |
|
A2: MATH 1111 OR 1113
College Algebra or Precalculus |
3 |
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B2: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First Year Seminar |
2 |
|
F: ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
E3: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 with a C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1102
English Composition 2 |
3 |
|
F: CISM 2201
Foundations of Computer Applications |
3 |
|
F: ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
| D1: Science + Lab | 4 |
| C1: Fine Arts | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn at least 30 total credit hours after year 1.
- Complete CISM 2201, ECON 2105 & 2106 after year 1
14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: FL 1001
Elementary Spanish, French, or German 1 |
3 |
|
E1: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
| E4: Social Science | 3 |
| D1: Non-lab Science | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Non-lab science.
- Complete Foreign Language course.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Geography 1013
World Geography |
3 |
|
F: FL 1002
Elementary Spanish, French, or German 2 |
3 |
| C2: Humanities | 3 |
| B1: Written and Oral Communication | 3 |
| D2: Math, Science, and Quantitative Technology | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Foreign Language course.
- Earn at least 60 total credit hours after year 2.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: FL 2001
Intermediate Spanish, French, or German 1 |
3 |
|
ECON 3410
Macroeconomic Policy |
3 |
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ECON 3402
Statistics for Business 1 |
3 |
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E2: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
|
POLS 3401
Comparative Politics |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete Foreign Language course.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
FL 2002
Intermediate Spanish, French, or German 2 |
3 |
|
ECON 3411
Intermediate Microeconomics |
3 |
|
ECON 4410
Money and Banking |
3 |
|
ANTH 1102
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn at least 90 total credit hours after year 3.
- Complete Foreign Language course.
- No more than 15 hours of elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ECON 4450
International Economics |
3 |
|
POLS 3501
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| Foreign History course | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestone:
- No more than 15 hours of elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ECON 34 58 OR 4470
Economic Anthropology or Comparative Economic Systems |
3 |
|
ECON 4484
Seminar in Economics |
3 |
| Global Elective OR Internship | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn at least 120 total credit hours after year 4.
- No more than 15 hours of elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Take a cornerstone course with Richards College business faculty and explore various business topics.
- Begin the Area F coursework for business majors.
- Apply for scholarships.
Middle Years:
- Complete the Richards College business core classes.
- Stay on track in chosen major and meet with your academic advisor and faculty.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for scholarships.
Last Year:
- Take the capstone course for all business majors: MGNT 4660.
- Complete all major courses, major selects, and approved electives.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for graduation.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Explore campus sports, events, and clubs.
- Find, follow, and like all Richards College social media platforms.
- Attend special programming offered for first-year students.
Middle Years:
- Get involved in student clubs and organizations.
- Become a Richards College Student Ambassador.
- Visit Career Services.
- Explore undergraduate research with faculty.
Last Year:
- Explore leadership opportunities in student clubs and/or campus organizations.
- Find opportunities to mentor other students.
- Seek mentors in your area of interest through faculty, staff, and alumni.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
- Explore resources available in the Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
- Build relationships with faculty/staff and establish your network.
Last Year:
- Consider a study abroad and/or work abroad opportunity and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive experiences.
- Continue to grow your professional network.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest
- Explore career shadowing opportunities
- Attend an academic conference with a faculty member and participate in a research presentation.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy and attend virtual and in person programs.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
- Take a personal finance class: FINC 3501 or ECON 3400.
Last Year:
- Develop your time management skills and explore ways to have work/life balance.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake and LinkedIn.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Year:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume and interview workshop.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Take business communications: ABED 3100.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume and cover letter and attend career workshops.
- Attend career fairs at UWG.
- Engage with UWG alumni.
- Apply for graduate programs.
- Apply for full-time jobs before graduation.
Careers
Career Opportunities
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