Bachelor's in International Political Economy

International Political Economy is a Bachelor program taught at Pitzer College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The International Political Economy major at Pitzer College investigates the interactions between economics and politics on the global stage. Students explore structures, hierarchies, and power dynamics that impact economies and influence the distribution of resources. The program helps students analyze global issues using a lens that blends Political Studies with Economics.

The major requires thirteen courses: four required introductory-level courses, four required upper-level courses, and five electives. Students also complete some form of international field research or an internship through a study abroad experience. The electives must include at least two courses in Economics and at least two courses in Political Studies, with additional course-label requirements.

The program leads to a Bachelor of Arts. Students may also pursue honors by meeting the cumulative GPA requirement and submitting an honors thesis.

Modules

• ECON 051 PZ – Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 052 PZ – Principles of Microeconomics
• POST 030 PZ – Comparative Politics
• POST 040 PZ – International Politics
• POST 070 PZ – Research Methods in Political Studies
• ECON 104 PZ – Macroeconomic Theory or ECON 105 PZ – Microeconomic Theory
• POST 141 PZ – International Political Economy
• POST 198 PZ – Senior Seminar in Political Studies
• ECON 140 PZ – Development Economics (A)
• ECON 145 PZ – International Trade (B)
• ECON 182 PZ – Economic History of Globalization
• CGS 017 PZ – History and Political Economy of Natural Resources

The minimum requirements for admission in International Political Economy at Pitzer College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Pitzer College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Pitzer College as pre-requiste for admission in International Political Economy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Thirteen courses are required: four required introductory-level courses, four required upper-level courses and five electives.

• Students are also required to undertake some form of international field research or an internship.
• Note: MATH 030 PZ – Calculus I is a prerequisite for ECON 104 PZ and ECON 105 PZ.
• Honors candidates will be expected to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better in the required coursework and submit a deserving honors thesis. Normally, the thesis readers should include readers from both Political Studies and Economics.

Students may not major in International Relations at CMC, which is equivalent to International Political Economy.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.pitzer.edu/academics/programs/international-political-economy

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.