This interdisciplinary minor designed primarily for engineering students explores work in a global context for those interested in learning about international development, gaining cultural competency across borders, or discovering the effects of globalization on business. Coursework and experience intersect, creating multidimensional students with the cultural competency necessary in this ever-changing world. Due to the rigorous and demanding structure of the engineering curriculum, this minor allows students to take part in opportunities to merge their international passion with their technical skill.

Required Courses 

Complete one of the following pairs:8
Engineering Design
and Engineering Problem Solving and Computation
Cornerstone of Engineering 1
and Cornerstone of Engineering 2

Elective Courses

Complete 16 semester hours from the following: 16
Introduction to Global Health
Peoples and Cultures
Global Markets and Local Culture
Cities in Global Context
Latin American Society and Development
East Asian Studies
Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture
Modern Chinese History and Culture
Nationalism
Economics of Sustainability
History of the Global Economy
International Food Policy
Global Climate Change
Sustainable Development
Global Social Enterprise
International Business and Global Social Responsibility
Globalization and International Affairs
Middle East Studies
Global Political Economy
Introduction to World Religions
Comparative Ethics
Human Rights
Global Justice
Introduction to Global Health
Community and Public Health - Global
International Relations
International Political Economy
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Supply Chain and Operations Management
Global Supply Chain Strategy
Sourcing, Procurement, and Negotiation
Introduction to Sociology

Global Experience

Complete one global experience. This can be a Dialogue of Civilizations, Global Scholars, Global Co-op, study abroad, N.U.in, or other academic global experience.

GPA Requirement

Minimum 2.000 GPA required in the minor

Credit Requirement

24 semester hours required