Major in International Studies

Chair: Dr. Murli Sinha
email: mmsgss@rit.edu

Coordinator: Dr. Uli Linke
email: uhlgss@ad.rit.edu

Become a Global Expert
Globalization refers to the rapid and massive movement of capital, goods, people, ideas, institutions and images across the globe. What happens when western and non-western worlds collide through trade, war, technology, and media? How does the expanding world capitalist system transform local or national cultures, identities, customs, and beliefs? What happens when new communication technologies, the Hollywood media, the McDonald's enterprise and the culture of consumption spread to the most remote corners of the globe? This major develops exciting career opportunities through professional work experience, experience abroad, enhancing language skills, and coursework focusing on world regions, international business, or science, technology, and society. Browse this website to find out how our program might suit your career goals.

The program is interdisciplinary with several participating departments throughout RIT: