Global politics
Business degree
Global politics
In a survey by the World Economic Forum, 86 percent of respondents said there is a leadership shortage in the world. To overcome today’s challenges, the world needs strong political, nonprofit, and business leaders who can facilitate cooperation between business, government, academic, and civil society. The W. P. Carey business degree in global politics prepares you to do just that, delivering skills and knowledge for tomorrow’s agents of change.
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Global politics degree courses
The business degree in global politics teaches you to think critically about global problems, integrate inquiry and action, and lead by example. You’ll build a strong foundation in business, while gaining an important global perspective through courses like:
- American Foreign Policy
- Business Law and Ethics for Managers
- Comparative Government
- Comparative Politics
- Contemporary Global Controversies
- Democratization
- European Union
- Global Marketing Management
- Global Politics
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Global Supply Operations
- International Political Economy
- Latin America
- National Security, Intelligence, and Terrorism
- Organization and Management Leadership
- Principles of International Business
- Survey of International Economics
- World Politics and Global Inequalities
Customize your experience
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to apply and diversify your degree through undergraduate research, internships, targeted career programs, and 35+ business clubs and organizations — including a number of groups with international and political interests.
Experiential learning helps you add context to classroom concepts, uncover new strengths and interests, and challenge yourself to reach new heights. Explore more ways to customize your experience at W. P. Carey:
Careers in global politics
The business degree in global politics prepares you to launch any of the following careers, in fields such as law, journalism, public relations, information analysis, market research, and campaign and issue management.
| Career | Growth* | Median Salary* |
|---|---|---|
*Data obtained from the Occupational Information network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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| Administrative Services Managers | 12.47% | $81,080 |
| Chief Executives | $168,140 | |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $168,140 | |
| Compliance Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Cost Estimators | 25.34% | $58,860 |
| Economists | 5.82% | $91,860 |
| General and Operations Managers | $95,440 | |
| Industrial Production Managers | $89,190 | |
| Investment Fund Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Management Analysts | 23.87% | $78,600 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,300 | |
| Marketing Managers | 12.48% | $119,480 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Sales Managers | 14.95% | $105,260 |
| Security Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 13.78% | $59,970 |
| Storage and Distribution Managers | $81,830 | |
| Supply Chain Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Transportation Managers | $81,830 | |
| Wind Energy Project Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
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A major map outlines a major’s critical requirements, elective and required courses, and optimal course sequencing to help you stay on the right track to graduation.
Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university and W. P. Carey admission requirements.