Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in Global Asia Studies offers students an in-depth and comprehensive study of Asia through a number of disciplines combined into a coherent plan of academic study. The program provides students with a variety of intellectual tools that enable them to address languages, religions, and cultures, artistic traditions, political and social issues, and global networks of Asia as well as diasporic experiences of Asians.

Program Description

The program allows students to explore the multifaceted aspects of Asia and Asian cultures as expressed around the world. Students will study the impact of Asia across the globe in preparation for their future career.

At a Glance

• College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe
• Second language requirement: Yes
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Global Asia Studies program is available for viewing. Students can access the 2025-2026 curriculum and archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
  • First-year
  • Transfer
  • International
  • Readmission

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultures they are studying through global education programs available throughout Asia. Students can deepen their understanding of Asian history and culture, and the heightened cultural competence and critical thinking and communication skills they acquire enhance their resumes.

Career Opportunities

People knowledgeable about Asia are needed in virtually every arena in which the U.S. interacts with the rest of the world, including:

• Communication and journalism
• Environmental studies
• Government services and diplomacy
• Higher education
• International business
• Natural resource management
• Popular art and culture
• Supply chain management
• Translation and editing
• Transportation and tourism

Example job titles and salaries:

• Cultural Studies Professor: 2.4% growth, $84,290 median salary
• Financial Manager: 14.8% growth, $161,700 median salary
• Historian: 2.2% growth, $74,050 median salary
• Intelligence Officer: -0.7% growth, $93,580 median salary
• Lawyer: 4.1% growth, $151,160 median salary
• Military Officer: growth not available, salary not available
• Museum Exhibit Designer: 5.4% growth, $47,460 median salary
• News Reporter: -3.9% growth, $60,280 median salary
• Politician: 3.4% growth, $44,810 median salary
• Translator: 1.7% growth, $59,440 median salary