Language, Culture and World Trade Major, BA
Campus: NYC
This interdisciplinary program blends theory and practice and features three major components:
- a major in a foreign language and culture (French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish);
- a professional concentration in one of four areas of international enterprise; and
- a required capstone course and an internship.
It prepares students for graduate school in foreign languages or employment in international corporations including travel and tourism, media and entertainment, diplomacy, banking and transportation.
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 45-46 |
| Open Electives | 30-42 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Must include ECO 105 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics. For major-appropriate specific core requirements in history, social sciences and religious studies, students meet with Department of Modern Languages and Cultures advisor for approval.
Major Requirements (45-46 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DYS 499B | Senior Year Experience in Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 |
| ECO 106 | Principles of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| Internship | 3 | |
| Required Electives | ||
| Select 24 Upper Level credits 1 | 24 | |
| Required Professional Track | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 12-13 | |
| World Trade Track | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| International Management | ||
Two approved courses | ||
| International Banking & Economic Policy Track | ||
| Money and Banking | ||
| Economic Growth and Development | ||
Two approved courses | ||
| Diplomacy Track | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
Two approved courses | ||
| International Travel Industry Track | ||
| Travel and Tourism Management | ||
| Hotel Management | ||
Two approved courses | ||
| Total Credits | 45-46 | |
| 1 | At least six of these courses must be 300-level and in French, Italian, Russian or Spanish. |
Open Electives (30-42 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Includes following required Auxiliary Courses: 1 | 30-42 | |
| Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics | ||
| International Economics | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Managerial and Organizational Concepts | ||
| Business Law I | ||
| Religions of the Globe | ||
| Total Credits | 30-42 | |
| 1 | Note that these courses may be taken for core curriculum and/or open elective credit. |