Global Studies

Global Basics: Globalization and Global Political and Economic Systems
GST 3100 / 4 q.h.

June 25 - August 18
Boston (Hybrid) Th 5:45 PM - 8:45 PM

This course examines the multifaceted nature of politics and economics in an expanding global world. The course begins by analyzing the impact of globalization on political and economic systems such as capitalism, democracy, socialism, nationalism, totalitarianism and populism. In addition, the course will introduce students to the use of quantitative methods in the analysis of global relationships. In the final weeks of the course, students will use these tools to hypothesize the impact of future global trends on contemporary political and economic systems.


Global Issues: Security and Terrorism
GST 3300 / 4 q.h.

June 25 - August 18
Boston (Hybrid) W 5:45 PM - 8:45 PM

This course examines the issues of security and terrorism in relation to globalization. Students in the course examine the objectives of terrorism and the implications those implications have for defining and implementing global security policy, monitoring and controlling weapons proliferation, and initiating acts of counterterrorism. The course also examines the impact and linkage of terrorism and security on economic development, human rights in counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence activities.