Bachelor of Arts - International Relations Emphasis in International Economics
- 4 years
- Duration
- 30,530 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Multiple Locations / USA
- Location
- Webster University
- School
Program description
People in the corporate, political, and social sectors have a lot to gain by learning about how different cultures and habits are woven together.
For undergraduate and graduate students, the International Relations degree programs are designed to teach about the interplay between international organizations and their constituents.
Law, history, sociology, and politics are all part of the study of international relations, which is taught in the school's curriculum.
Students at Webster University also learn about the global community's dynamics, structure, and humanitarian challenges.
Education is available in the USA and Switzerland
Program structure
Main modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Political Theory or International Relations Theory
- Introduction to Comparative Politics or Introduction to American Politics or Politics in the Industrialized World or The Politics of the Developing World
- Methods of Political Inquiry or Research Methods and Approaches in Political Science
- INTL 1500 The World System since 1500
- A 2000-level or above HIST course with an international focus
- Three of the following sub-field courses :
- International Law
- International Political Economy
- Conduct of Foreign Policy
- International Security
- Environmental and Energy Security
- International Organizations: Structure and Political Conflict
- Research Requirement
- Overview
- Electives (15 hours, 9 of which must have an international focus)
Required Courses for the Emphasis in International Economics
Students in St. Louis and Geneva may elect an emphasis in international economics by fulfilling the above core requirements for international relations and by structuring five of their courses around the following list:
- Principles of Macroeconomics or Survey of Economics
- Principles of Microeconomics or Survey of Economics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Economics of Development
- International Trade and Finance
- Comparative Economic Systems
- International Economics
- Politics of International Economic Relations
- International Economic Integration
- Ideas in History: History of Economic Thought or History of Economic Thought
Price
Fee for two semester (1 year education) is 30530.00 USD for international students.
This list does not include all fees charged by Webster University.
- Graduation fee - $100
- Student activity fee (St. Louis campus, full‐time flat fee students only, per semester)- $100
- Matriculation fee (St. Louis campus, full‐time students, one‐time)- $150
- Resident student activity fee (per semester)- $75
- Re‐admission fee - $35
- Deferred payment fee (per semester)- $35
- Transcript fee - $15
Some classes may include laboratory fees and may vary per class
Requirements for applicants
- An official high school transcript from the last high school attended or from a home school program. All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- Official transcripts from all college-level credit courses obtained while in high school.
- Webster University is a test-optional university.
Furthermore, the Office of Admission, when it deems necessary, reserves the right to request the following additional documents when considering a student for admission:
- A résumé of school and community activities, including offices held and awards received.
- One letter of recommendation.
English Proficiency for international student applicants:
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
- TOEFL: iBT: 80
- TOEFL: pBT: 550
- IELTS: Academic: 6.0
- Duolingo: 120
- Pearson: 53
- Cambridge Academic English: 169
- Password: 6.0
- GTEC: 1201
- iTEP: 3.7
- SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
- ACT composite score: 23
Instead of submitting English Proficiency Scores from Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS, students can demonstrate English proficiency by:
- Successfully complete at least one academic year of high school or college-level coursework in English by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (Note: ESL coursework does not apply to this exception) within the past two years.
- Successfully complete ELS Language Center's “English for Academic Purposes” or ELS Language Center “Level 112.” Students will need to show the Graduation Certificate for either of the classes.
- Successfully complete the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program. Students will need to show the completion certificate.
About the university
The extraordinary history of Webster University, which was founded in 1915 by the Loretto Sisters with the goal of making higher education more accessible to all, can be traced back to that same commitment to racial equality.
The growing interconnectedness of our world has prompted us to spend the last four decades creating a global network of engaged academics and alumni who work together to create meaningful connections in their local communities and beyond.
Our Core Values
- Students - keeping small classes, personal connections with professors and staff, and a focus on the needs of individual students is one way to ensure a truly global education for every student.
- Learning - for this purpose, we aim to develop educational programs that combine theory and practice; provide an international perspective; encourage creativity; and foster a lifelong desire to learn.
- Diversity and Inclusion - Instilling in students an appreciation for diversity and an understanding of their own and others' values by creating an environment that is accessible to individuals of diverse cultures, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Global Citizenship - in order to educate and empower a wide range of people from all walks of life, as well as to protect the environment and strengthen the communities we serve.
Campuses and Locations
No matter where you live or work, our undergraduate and graduate programs are here to help you reach your professional and personal goals. We have campuses in USA, China, Greece, Austria, Switzerland and others.
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