University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

International & Global Studies

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Why study International & Global Studies?

You love the idea of being able to travel around the world. Incorporate your thirst for new cultures with the degree field of your choosing. Adding a minor in International & Global Studies to your degree program will boost your resume and increase your career options.

Why study International & Global Studies at the University of Michigan-Flint?

  • Personalized. Choose an area and topic of focus to tailor your minor to your interests. Area Studies: (select one) Africa, East Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, North Africa/Middle East or Western Europe Topical Studies: (select one) Global Environment & Health,  International Political Economy, Language & Cultural Studies, or Women’s & Gender Studies
  • Possibilities. With a minor in International & Global Studies you will literally open a world of potential for your future. As an increasing number of business and organizations move onto the international stage, a strong global perspective is highly valued in prospective employees.
  • Incorporated. While Iternational & Global Studies stands alone as a minor, it is also directly incorporated into two major degree programs: French & International Studies and Spanish & International Studies. If you’re passionate about a foreign language, this may be the degree path for you!
  • Get Rewarded. Worried about the cost of international travel? The International & Global Studies Department offers several scholarships that students can put towards their study abroad expenses. Check out the application here!
  • Travel. Don’t settle for books and film to teach you about another culture – go there! Our Study Abroad department offers many great opportunities each year. Find the adventure that’s right for you!
  • What can I do with a minor in International & Global Studies from the University of Michigan-Flint?

    A minor in International & Global Studies will enhance any major program that you’ve selected. As countries across the globe become more interconnected, every career field is impacted. This is a degree enhancement with limitless possibilities!  

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