Global Commerce and Policy, MA

Program Overview

The Global Commerce and Policy MA program prepares students for careers in the global economy by providing training in the political, social, and technological aspects of global commerce. The program offers core courses in global political economy, data analysis, macroeconomic policy, microeconomics, and trade policy, as well as electives and concentrations in global finance, development, and risk management. Experiential learning opportunities are emphasized through internships, cooperative education, and study-abroad experiences.

Program Outline

Global Commerce and Policy, MA Program Extraction:

Degree Overview:

The Global Commerce and Policy (GCP) MA program is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to prepare students for careers in the global economy. It focuses on international economic issues such as global trade and investment, differentiating itself from traditional international affairs programs. Unlike an MBA program, the GCP MA provides training in the political, social, and technological aspects of the global economy. The program emphasizes the importance of understanding the multifaceted environment in which global market participants operate.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The GCP program requires 36 credits of coursework, including 21 credits in required courses and 15 credits in electives.
• Core Courses:
• GCP 500: Global Political Economy (3 credits)
• GCP 501: Data Analysis for Global Political Economy (3 credits) or POGO 511: Introductory Data Analysis for Policy and Government (3 credits)
• GCP 503: Macroeconomic Policy in the Global Economy (3 credits)
• GCP 504: Microeconomics and Trade Policy (3 credits)
• GCP 602: Global Financial Crises and Institutions (3 credits)
• GCP 603: Global Trade Relations (3 credits)
• GCP 605: Technology, Culture and Commerce (3 credits)
• Electives: Students select 15 credits of electives in consultation with their advisor.
• Concentrations: Students have the option to declare one of three concentrations:
• Global Finance, Investment and Trade (GFIT):
Focuses on finance, investment, and trade.
• Global Development and Governance (GDGV): Focuses on global development and governance.
• Global Risk and Strategy (GRS): Focuses on global risk and strategy.
• Course Schedule: Courses are offered primarily in the late afternoon and evening, as well as online, to accommodate busy professionals.
• Experiential Learning: The program emphasizes experiential learning through internships, cooperative education, research activities with private and public-sector employers, and study-abroad experiences.

Teaching:

• Faculty: The core faculty is augmented by adjunct faculty members with practical knowledge and experience from government agencies (U.S. Commerce and State Departments, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, International Trade Commission), the private sector, think tanks, and trade associations.
• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a combination of classroom study and experiential learning.

Other:

• Target Audience: Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply, but some knowledge of economics is encouraged.
The program is suitable for individuals with prior training in business and economics, as well as those transitioning from government, education, or other non-business occupations.
• Application Process: Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with late applications considered on a space-available basis.
• Program Termination: Students admitted to an Schar graduate program will be terminated from Schar upon receiving one grade of F and are no longer eligible to take courses in Schar.
Students are terminated from the university after accumulating grades of F in two courses or 9 credits of unsatisfactory grades in graduate courses.