BA Environment, Development, and Global Economy at Virginia Tech

The Environment, Development, and Global Economy Major prepares students to analyze global systems, think critically about sustainable development, tackle challenges such as global poverty. Students leave with an understanding of global development and build the skills to succeed in roles focused on governance, the economy, development, and international public health. The cross-disciplinary collaboration of this major equips students with critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and language proficiency.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Blacksburg, VA, United States

What you will study

120 credit hours in total. Sample required courses: IS 1034 Introduction to International Studies and Political Science; IS 2084 The Evolution of World Order; IS 1004 Nations and Nationalities; IS 2004 Research and Writing in International Studies; IS 2054 Introduction to World Politics; IS 2064 The Global Economy and World Politics.

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