Programme Introduction
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Nurturing Future Global Leaders
Our Global Studies (GLSD) undergraduate programme nurtures future global leaders by cultivating a global mindset. It is designed to respond to the increased mobility of talents and the integration of national markets, and to meet the rapidly rising demand for leader who can negotiate international relations and geopolitics, analyze interconnected worldwide economic and financial linkage, and react to global environmental and health challenges (e.g. climate change, pollution and pandemics).
The programme is designed for students who:
- are interested in global issues;
- want to equip themselves with a global and cosmopolitan vision;
- want to develop analytical and practical skills to help them think globally and act locally; and
- want to prepare themselves for careers with an international orientation
Students can design their own concentration area and build their expertise in this area by choosing a mix of the interdisciplinary courses from the following elective clusters:
- Global Media and Popular Culture
- Global Economy
- World Politics
- Planetary Health
- Quantitative Methods in Global Studies
Diverse Experiential Learning Activities
GLSD students take part in various experiential learning activities to deepen their knowledge of diverse academic disciplines:
- Faculty Package
- Resident study overseas
- Foreign language courses
- Student-designed interdisciplinary concentration area
- Internship
- Capstone courses
Career Prospects
GLSD students are trained to work in the public and private sectors, including:
- Government;
- Multinational Corporations;
- Global Organizations;
- Non-profit Organizations; and
- Education Institutions.
Graduates can also pursue postgraduate studies in the area of globalization and related fields.
If you are interested in this programme, please review the application requirements and deadlines specific to the respective admission scheme to increase your chances of getting accepted.
