Summary of Requirements

International Affairs Minor Required Courses - 12 credits:

• INST2001

  GLOBAL POLITICS (POLI2001)

  INST2001
  GLOBAL POLITICS (POLI2001)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This is an introductory course in the field of international relations, providing an overview of major theories and concepts of international relations and an historical background for contemporary world politics. Major topics include the contemporary international system, economic development, foreign policy behavior, international conflicts and international institutions. Cross-listed with POLI2001

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• INST3003

  INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (ADMG3003)

  INST3003
  INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (ADMG3003)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An overview of major theories of international political economy including a more detailed understanding of the fast growing economic and institutional infrastructure of the international system. Topics include the development of intergovernmental and non-governmental international organizations (IGOs and NGOs), international treaties and laws governing trade and business practices, and mechanisms for the resolutions of international disputes. Cross-listed with ADMG3003

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  ADMG1005

• INST3033

  AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY (POLI3033)

  INST3033
  AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY (POLI3033)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  The reasons behind the foreign policy decisions of the U.S. government in recent decades are examined; different theories are explored for explaining shifts and continuities in foreign policy decision-making. Contemporary challenges to American foreign policy, from Iraq and security threats to peace-making efforts in the Middle East, are analyzed. Cross-listed with POLI3033

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• INST4048

  INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT (INMT4048)

  INST4048
  INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT (INMT4048)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course introduces concepts of international laws of contracts, sales and negotiable instruments. It also provides an overview of problems related to dispute settlement in international business and governmental administrative conflicts that restrict commerce between residents of different nations. Cross-listed with INMT4048

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  ADMG2009 & JR/SR Status

Select two courses from the following - 6 credits:

• GEOGXXXX

  GEOGXXXX
  

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• INMT3039

  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MGMT

  INMT3039
  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MGMT

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An introduction to international business management with particular emphasis on the field of international finance and economics. In addition, the course deals with problems in the area of finance, marketing, production and organization, both from the perspective of the multinational corporation and the domestic corporation trading in international markets.

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• INST3021

  COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (POLI3021)

  INST3021
  COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (POLI3021)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course focuses on the government, policies and politics of different nation-states around the world, and investigates the political science approaches to studying government and politics in different parts of the world. The focus in not only on forms of governments, but also the major political and social factors that affect political change in different world areas, the relationship between states and societies, and the comparative study of democratic and non-democratic nations. Cross-listed with POLI3021

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• INST3025

  DEVELOPMENT: POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES (POLI3025)

  INST3025
  DEVELOPMENT: POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES (POLI3025)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the political, social, and economic realities of Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Emphasis is placed on ecological, racial, ethnic, and population problems, as well as on the legacy of colonialism, developmentalism, and dependency. Human rights and special problems of women will also be addressed. Cross-listed with POLI3025

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