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
Code | Title | Hours |
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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
Code | Title | Hours |
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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
Code | Title | Hours |
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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