This interdisciplinary minor explores work in a global context for students interested in learning about international development, gaining cultural competency across borders, or discovering the effects of globalization on business. Coursework and experience will 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GBST 1012 | The Global Learning Experience (or equivalent as a N.U.in or pathway student) | 1 |
| Complete one of the following pairs: | 8 | |
| Cornerstone of Engineering 1 and Cornerstone of Engineering 2 | ||
| Engineering Design and Engineering Problem Solving and Computation | ||
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 semester hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to African Studies | ||
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Africa Today | ||
| Natural Resources and Sustainable Development | ||
| Contemporary Government and Politics in Africa | ||
| 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 | ||
| Introduction to French Culture | ||
| Introduction to Arabic Culture | ||
| Latin American Culture, History, and Politics | ||
| Nationalism | ||
| Development Economics | ||
| 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 | ||
| Ethics and Politics of Work | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one global experience. This can be a Dialogue of Civilizations, Global Scholars, Global Co-op, study abroad, N.U.in, or Global Quest. | ||
Any class taken during a global experience that is not one of the electives listed above | ||
GPA Requirement
Minimum 2.000 GPA required in the minor
Credit Requirement
21 semester hours required