a detailed understanding of economic theory and practice in the contemporary world;
an understanding of the global, interdependent, and multicultural environment in which they live; and
a set of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills centered around policy-oriented issue areas in economics and international affairs. These skills will provide graduates with the capabilities to engage in strategic planning and analysis efforts in economic and international contexts

All degree programs offered by the School of Economics including the B.S. Degree Economics International Affairs offer an International Plan (IP) Designation. In general the IP designation can be obtained by completing courses in three specified area:

Students are required to complete a general course in Global Economics. Economics 2101 has been approved by the IP committee to fulfill this requirement
Students are also required to complete a region specific course. Any number of International Affairs course can be used to fulfill this requirement
Student are also required to complete are capstone course rounding out the international experience. The IP designation also requires students to become proficient in a language as well as spending at least twenty-six week in a foreign culture enrolled School and/or participating in an internship experience