International Orientation for Engineering/Computer Science Students Minor

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Coordinator: Fatma Mili

In view of the ever-increasing globalization of industry, students in engineering and computer science need to be aware of their international opportunities and also to develop an intellectual background that enhances their ability to respond to professional challenges in the global environment.

To obtain a minor in international orientation for engineering/computer science students, students must complete the following courses with a grade of at least 2.0 in each course:

Requirements

ECN 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4) or ECN 202 - Principles of Global Macroeconomics (4)
ECN 210 - Principles of Economics (6)
Foreign language consistent with the introductory course (8)
One advanced course (4 credits) from PS 314 or ECN 373
EGR 496 (4), which requires eight weeks of study/work abroad.

Introductory course – 4 credits

IS 210 - Perspectives on China (4)
IS 220 - Perspectives on Japan (4)
IS 230 - Perspectives on Africa (4)
IS 240 - Perspectives on India (4)
IS 250 - Perspectives on Latin America (4)
IS 260 - Perspectives on Russia and Eastern Europe (4)
HST 341 - Europe since 1914 (4)

Additional Information

Some of the courses listed above also satisfy general education requirements. This minor is open to the students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science.