International relations is the study of how nations interact through diplomacy, war, and trade. It also covers the impact of global events such as refugee crises, poverty, climate change and inequality on individuals and communities worldwide. Students explore the causes and consequences of these issues through an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes courses in political science, economics, history, geography and sociology. The program also gives students the flexibility to tailor their studies to specific interests through a choice of thematic or regional concentrations, and they can complement their major with a minor or a second degree.
Global affairs are changing at a dizzying pace. In Southeast Asia, for example, leaders are grappling with the fallout from a new U.S. policy on tariffs, which has shaken long-held assumptions about the role of the United States in their region and reshaped geopolitical landscapes by creating new alliances and challenging established power dynamics.
As a student of global affairs, you will acquire an advanced understanding of the complex processes that shape our interconnected world and develop critical thinking skills to address them. You will gain the tools to make informed and responsible decisions about global governance, conflict resolution, humanitarian and development issues, sustainable economics and environmental concerns. Throughout your undergraduate career, you will be encouraged to apply your academic training to a real-world problem through an internship or the capstone project option, which requires small groups of students to work as a policy task force to tackle a challenging, global issue.
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