Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on the intersection of politics and economics in the global arena. Students explore international trade, finance, economic development, and political economy. The program emphasizes analytical skills, economic theory, political analysis, and understanding global economic systems. Graduates are prepared for careers in international organizations, government agencies, think tanks, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand international political economy fundamentals. - Develop skills in analyzing international trade, finance, and economic development. - Learn techniques for political and economic analysis. - Explore the role of international institutions and global governance. - Understand the impact of political economy on global issues. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the global economic system. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for international projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to International Political Economy** - Overview of international political economy and global economic systems. 2. **International Trade** - Principles and techniques for analyzing international trade. 3. **International Finance** - Fundamentals and techniques for managing international financial systems. 4. **Economic Development** - Principles and techniques for promoting economic development. 5. **Political Economy** - Fundamentals and techniques for analyzing political dimensions of economic policies. 6. **Global Governance and Institutions** - Exploration and techniques for understanding global governance structures. 7. **Global Issues and Political Economy** - Analysis and techniques for addressing global challenges. 8. **Research Methods in International Political Economy** - Principles and techniques for conducting research in international political economy. 9. **Practicum in International Political Economy** - Real-world experiences in international organizations or government agencies. 10. **Capstone Project in International Political Economy** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in international trade, finance, or economic development. **Assessment Methods:** - International trade analyses, finance reports, economic development plans, political economy analyses, global governance studies, research methodology papers, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "International Political Economy" by Jeffry A. Frieden and David A. Lake. - "International Trade" by Alan V. Deardorff. - "International Finance" by Maurice Obstfeld and Kenneth Rogoff. - "Economic Development" by Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith. - "Political Economy of International Relations" by Robert Gilpin. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of economics, political science, and international relations. Suitable for students interested in international trade, finance, and economic development. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in International Political Economy and pursue certifications in international trade, finance, or economic development. **Target Audience:** Aspiring international trade analysts, financial analysts, economic development specialists, political economists, and professionals seeking to specialize in international political economy. This major equips students with the analytical, theoretical, and practical skills needed to excel in international political economy, supporting careers in international organizations, government agencies, think tanks, and related fields.