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Global Perspectives in Engineering, Minor

2023-2024 Edition

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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 

Course List
Code Title Hours
GBST 1012The Global Learning Experience (or equivalent as a N.U.in or pathway student)1
Complete one of the following pairs:8
GE 1501
and GE 1502
Cornerstone of Engineering 1
and Cornerstone of Engineering 2
GE 1110
and GE 1111
Engineering Design
and Engineering Problem Solving and Computation

Elective Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete 12 semester hours from the following: 12
AFRS 1101
Introduction to African Studies
AFRS 1270
Introduction to Global Health
AFRS 2307
Africa Today
AFRS 2464
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
AFRS 3460
Contemporary Government and Politics in Africa
ANTH 1101
Peoples and Cultures
ANTH 2305
Global Markets and Local Culture
ANTH 3200
Cities in Global Context
ANTH 4500
Latin American Society and Development
ASNS 1150
East Asian Studies
CLTR 1120
Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture
CLTR 1500
Modern Chinese History and Culture
CLTR 1501
Introduction to French Culture
CLTR 1502
Introduction to Arabic Culture
CLTR 1505
Latin American Culture, History, and Politics
CLTR 3418
Nationalism
ECON 1291
Development Economics
ECON 1711
Economics of Sustainability
ECON 3290
History of the Global Economy
ECON 3404
International Food Policy
ENVR 1110
Global Climate Change
ENVR 2515
Sustainable Development
INNO 2206
Global Social Enterprise
INTB 1209
International Business and Global Social Responsibility
INTL 1101
Globalization and International Affairs
INTL 1160
Middle East Studies
INTL 3520
Global Political Economy
PHIL 1106
Ethics and Politics of Work
PHIL 1111
Introduction to World Religions
PHIL 1130
Comparative Ethics
PHIL 2155
Human Rights
PHIL 5001
Global Justice
PHTH 1270
Introduction to Global Health
PHTH 2351
Community and Public Health - Global
POLS 1160
International Relations
POLS 3405
International Political Economy
PSYC 2370
Cross-Cultural Psychology
SCHM 2301
Supply Chain and Operations Management
SCHM 3301
Global Supply Chain Strategy
SCHM 3305
Sourcing, Procurement, and Negotiation
SOCL 1101
Introduction to Sociology

Global Experience

Course List
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

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