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BA Global Studies [Future Offering]
The Global Studies major is designed to help students think critically about global issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The major is structured around intellectual and experiential frameworks that empower students to analyze, adapt, communicate, problem-solve, and empathize in a variety of professional and personal networks. Students have the option to specialize in one of four areas: Global Cultures, Health & Development, Political Economy or Human Rights, Migrations & Social Movements.
Sample Courses
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GEOG 357 Geographical Research Methods
PAH 372
Intercultural Competence: Culture, Identity, Adaptation, and Intercultural Relations.
GLS 250 Dimensions of Globalization: States, Societies, and Institutions
Learning Outcomes
ANTH 407 Ethnographic Field Methods
• Display familiarity with multi-disciplinary approaches to Global Studies.
• Articulate and critically evaluate the causes and consequences of globalizing forces.
• Identify and articulate how globalizing forces impact a major region of the world.
Career Paths
International Organizations & Business Research Institutes Research Institutes
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy
Possible Degree Pairings
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Economics, Anthropology, Geography, and Political Science.
BS Information Science: Data Science
This program is designed to help students develop advanced skills in data science. They learn crucial ways in which data science can be used in the real world, including: applied classes in data mining, principles and practices of data science; uses for big data, such as data engineering and database development; applied cyber infrastructure concepts, as well as applications to machine learning and algorithm development.
SAMPLE COURSES
ISTA 131 Dealing with Data
ISTA 321 Data Mining and Discovery
ESOC 480 Digital Engagement ISTA 450 Artificial Intelligence
Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate facility using basic research methods, for example: research design; statistics and analysis; organization, identification, and location of data and information including open- and closed-access sources; and/or presentation of findings in oral, written and multimedia form, including proper use of and citation of sources.
• Recognize and analyze ethical and policy concerns raised by new technologies and the application of ethical thinking to real world cases and craft effective solutions.
• Establish the ability to exercise the four key techniques of computational thinking (decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms) in solving information and data challenges.
CAREER PATHS
BA Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law
The Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law degree is a highly competitive interdisciplinary major that offers an undergraduate experience aligned with the world’s most successful universities and outstanding liberal arts institutions. Students engage in analytical and critical reflection on the fundamental values that shape, or should shape, the economic, political, and legal domains.
SAMPLE COURSES
PHIL 323 Environmental Ethics
PPEL 408 Economics of the Family, Gender, and Inequality
CAREER PATHS
PPEL 460 Democracy and Social Choice
PPEL 418 - Political Economy through Experiments
Data Scientist
Database Applications Designer Data Science Engineer System and Data Analyst
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATION
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Information Systems.
Kozybayev University in Petropavl, Kazakhstan
Policy Analyst Legislator
Campaign Director
Community Organizer
Corporate Government Liaison International Relations Specialist
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATION
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Philosophy, Political Science, and Business.
La Universidad Peruana de Ciencias
Aplicadas (UPC) in Lima, Peru
MA Human Rights Practice
This program is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge, critical perspectives, and practical skills to advance human rights around the globe. Students will graduate with a portfolio of applied work, a large network of contacts, and marketable skills for practicing and applying human rights. Students in the program will help produce white papers, webinars, shadow reports, and other forms of human rights work.
Sample Courses
HRTS 501 Advancing Human Rights Organization
HRTS 541 Advancing Human Rights through Documentary Media
Learning Outcomes
HRTS 543 Advancing Human Rights with Technology
HRTS 596B
MA Studies of Global Media [Future Offering]
Students in this program learn to critically evaluate relationships among media, the public, and policy makers during rapidly evolving events or issues to prepare them for work with domestic or global NGOs, think tanks, businesses and government agencies in support of their organizational objectives.
Sample Courses
GLO 560 Disinformation & Security in a Global Media Context
GLO 502 The Future of Media and Technology
Learning Outcomes
Cutting-Edge Advances in Human Rights Practice
• Ability to analyze complex human rights issues including identifying root causes of violations.
• Knowledge of international human rights laws.
• Develop skills to advocate for human rights, including effective communication, coalitionbuilding, and strategic planning.
Career Paths
Human Rights Lawyer
Non-Profit Organizations
International Development
Philanthropic Organizations
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATION
Pairs well with graduate programs and some undergraduate programs in Social Work, International Relations, Law, Political Science and other majors in the social sciences.
Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetham in Kochi, India
GLO 505 Media & Climate Change
GLO 575 Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Develop sophisticated writing, analytical, verbal and research skills.
• Exhibit skills in media production and communication.
• Understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with transnational media production, distribution, regulation.
CAREER PATHS
Non-Profit Organizations
Think Tanks
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS
Intergovernmental Agencies
International Organizations
Pairs well with graduate programs and some undergraduate programs in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Law, Political Science and other majors in the social sciences.
College Of Engineering
BS Civil Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering prepares students to create infrastructure that stands the test of time while using methods and materials that preserve the world’s vital resources and protect the environment. This versatile program covers a broad range of subjects, including construction engineering management; environmental engineering; geotechnical engineering and geomechanics; hydraulic and water resources engineering; structural engineering; and transportation, traffic, highway and airport engineering.
Sample Courses
CE 323 Hydraulic Engineering and Design
CE 440 Foundation Engineering
Learning Outcomes
CE 334 Structural Design in Steel
CE 435 Prestressed Concrete Structures
BS Industrial Engineering
The industrial engineering program combines engineering, business and communications. This degree covers diverse fields of study in computer science, math, production management, process control, and human behavior. Students gain expertise in e-commerce supply chain management, distribution and logistics, production planning and control, manufacturing systems, process optimization, and simulation modeling.
Sample Courses
SIE 408 Reliability Engineering
SIE 422 Engineering Decision-Making
Under Uncertainty
Learning Outcomes
SIE 457 Project Management
SIE 462 Production Systems Analysis
• Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, as well as analyze and interpret data using engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Build a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and other basic sciences, as well as an understanding of engineering principles.
• Develop, design and analyze civil engineering systems.
• Apply an understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities, including the importance of safety and sustainability.
CAREER PATHS
Construction Manager
Transportation Engineer
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS
Land Developer
Public Works Engineer
CAREER PATHS
Systems Analyst
Operations Engineer
Financial Modeling Specialist
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Systems and Industrial Engineering.
Risk Advisor
Data Modeler
IT Specialist
CURRENT LOCATIONS
Sampoerna University in Jakarta, Indonesia, and La Universidad
Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) in Lima, Peru
MS Industrial Engineering
This program revolves around designing and implementing integrated systems that encompass people, materials, machines, energy, and information.
Sample Courses
SIE 540 Survey of Optimization
SIE 514 Law for Engineers
Learning Outcomes
SIE 567 Financial Modeling for Innovation
SIE 554A Systems Engineering Process
BS Materials Science and Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering prepares students to develop innovative, design-enabling engineering materials technologies and manufacturing processes that have a tremendous impact on a broad range of industries that include: microelectronics, automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and more. Students acquire a fundamental understanding of the physics and chemistry responsible for the characteristic behavior of a wide variety of engineering materials that provide specific functional and/ or structural design attributes. The curriculum provides coverage of topics on the structure, processing, properties, and performance of: metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, composites, bio-materials, semiconductor materials, and more. Students become part of a program with a track record of excellence in research and academics: industry-relevant programs; a world-class faculty; an entrepreneurial environment; individualized attention; a team approach to problem-solving; a flexible, multidisciplinary curriculum; and modern facilities.
Sample Courses
MSE 424 Physics and Chemistry of Ceramic Materials
MSE 480 Advanced Characterization Methods in Materials Science and Engineering
Learning Outcomes
• Apply technical knowledge to analyze and solve complex problems in technical setting.
• Analyze and optimize relationships among various components of systems.
• Learn to plan, organize and manage projects, including resource allocation, risk assessment and stakeholder coordination.
MSE 415 Transport Phenomena & Kinetics in Materials Processing
MSE 460 Materials Science of Polymers
• Design and engineer materials with desired properties through processing, synthesis and manipulation techniques.
• Proficiency in using computational tools and software to model and simulate the behavior of materials and analyze their performance.
• Develop an awareness of the environmental impact of materials and engineering processes.
CAREER PATHS CAREER PATHS
Operations Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Quality Control Engineer
Data Analyst
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATION
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
La Universidad Peruana de Ciencias
Aplicadas (UPC) in Lima, Peru
Design Engineer
Materials Engineer Meteorologist
Manufacturing Engineer
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Materials Science Engineering, Ceramics and Polymer Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
CURRENT LOCATION
Hebei University of Technology in Tianjin, China
BS Mechanical Engineering
This program provides students the opportunity to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems in a variety of fields. Subject areas include: Dynamics and Controls; Mechanical Design; Nanotechnology; Thermal Sciences; and Solid and Fluid Mechanics. Gain an understanding of physics, mathematics, and materials to design components ranging from cellular matrices for tissue engineering, to cooling systems for hot underground mines, to hardware for military machinery and medical prosthetics.
Sample Courses
AME 455 Control System Design
AME 432 Heat Transfer
Learning Outcomes
AME 460 Mechanical Vibrations
AME 410 Additive Manufacturing
BS Electrical and Computer Engineering
The electrical and computer engineering program focuses on integrating emerging and existing systems to create new products for faster computing, better healthcare, and efficient energy systems.
Sample Courses
ECE 351C Electronic Circuits
ECE 471 Fundamentals of Information and Network Security
ECE 372A Microprocessor Organization (with Lab)
Learning Outcomes
• Learn how to use computer aided tools to design and test mechanical systems.
• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data.
CAREER PATHS
Mechanical engineers have a wide range of career options across the world and are needed in virtually every industry, including:
Automotive & Transportation
Marine Utilities
Defense Chemical Medical
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATIONS
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering.
Sampoerna University in Jakarta, Indonesia and Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
ECE 474A Computer Aided Logic Design
• Proficiency in utilizing software tools for simulation, modeling and prototyping.
• Develop a solid foundation in circuits, electronics, digital systems, signal processing and software development.
• Apply technical knowledge to analyze complex problems, identify solutions and design practical and efficient systems.
CAREER PATHS
Wireless Design Engineer
Robotics Electrical Engineer
Automotive Electrical Engineer
Electrical Controls Engineer
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATION
Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Software Engineering.
Sampoerna University in Jakarta, Indonesia
MS Engineering Management
This program provides students with the foundation to seek leadership roles in technology industries and develop an understanding of decision-making, project management, financial modeling, and marketing and sales. Students learn to translate customer needs into new technologies as they gain a broader outlook on the engineering field and acquire business skills to succeed as a leader across various industries.
SAMPLE COURSES
SIE 522 Engineering Decision Making
Under Uncertainty
SIE 557 Project Management
Learning Outcomes
SIE 565 Supply Chain Management
ME Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
The Master of Engineering with an option in innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship, or ME-ISE, is geared toward students and industry professionals who are interested in the translation and transfer of technologically promising research discoveries into sustainable technologies and processes. It offers a combination of business-oriented classes and engineering courses to help engineers bridge the gap between innovative ideas and sustainable economic development strategies.
SAMPLE COURSES
SIE 567 Financial Modeling for Innovation
• Formulate and implement strategic plans by considering technological, market and organizational factors.
• Understand the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship and be able to apply them in the context of engineering organizations.
• Gain a strong foundation in engineering principles and be able to apply them in diverse industries and disciplines.
CAREER PATHS
SIE 567 Financial Modeling for Innovation
SIE 515 Technical Sales & Marketing
Learning Outcomes
MSE 550 Materials Selection for the Environment
MSE 570 Technology of Polymers and Ceramics
• Have an understanding of MSE technical principles in the context of business management or technology development.
• Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Gain a deep understanding of a variety of MSE specialized areas.
CAREER PATHS
Project Manager
Production Manager Financial Manager Operations Manager
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATION
Pairs well with graduate programs and some undergraduate programs in any engineering field and construction management.
Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) in Amman, Jordan
Aerospace
Energy Generation and Storage
Optics and Photonics
Mining and Mineral Resources
POSSIBLE DEGREE PAIRINGS CURRENT LOCATION
Pairs well with MS in any engineering discipline, MS in Architecture (built-environment), ME Management, MBA, LLB/JD program and/or Master of Laws.
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (Fall 2023)
