Bachelor of Arts in Global Political Economy

Program Overview

The Global Political Economy (BA) program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding international political, social, environmental, and economic issues. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of global political economic relations and their impact on local communities. Graduates pursue careers in fields such as labor relations, economics, policy analysis, and international development, or continue their education in graduate or professional programs.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Global Political Economy (BA) program is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international political, social, environmental, and economic issues.
• The program brings together faculty and course offerings across five disciplines: economics, political science, history, sociology, and anthropology.
• Students gain a well-rounded understanding of global political economic relations and their effect on local communities.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Global Political Economy program can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
• Labour relations
• Economics
• Conciliation/Mediation services
• Immigration/Settlement services
• Policy analysis
• Emergency management
• International Development
• Many students go on to graduate school or professional programs, including law, city planning, journalism, or business.
• Students have gone on to work, study, or volunteer internationally in Norway, Turkey, Ghana, Ecuador, Hong Kong, and more.