Global Studies Degree

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies prepares students for careers in the increasingly interconnected world of the 21st century.

Global Studies students enroll in a series of interdisciplinary courses that focus on globalization's causes, processes, and effects. Through foreign language and overseas studies and internships, they develop critical intercultural communication skills. Additional coursework in their selected professional fields prepares students for a job market in which the ability to function effectively in multicultural and international environments is highly valued.
Jointly sponsored by UWM's College of Letters and Science, Lubar School of Business, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and School of Information Studies, Global Studies combines the strengths of a liberal arts education with the practical benefits of pre-professional training. It offers a rigorous program that can accommodate a wide range of individual interests and career goals.

Every Global Studies student must complete a core curriculum.

Global Studies allows students to focus their studies in one of the following four tracks:

• Global Cities
• Global Communications
• Global Management
• Global Security

To learn more about Global Studies students' individual experiences in the program, visit our Student Perspectives page.

Current or prospective Global Studies students can also reference the Global Studies Handbook for more detailed information.  If you have questions about the program or would like to declare, please contact a Global Studies Advisor.