Bachelor of Arts
with a major in
International Economics and Modern Languages
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the College of Arts & Sciences

Shelby Frost, Faculty Advisor
See the Advisement website

Globalization is not just a word...

International Economics and Modern Languages (IEML), our newest major, will provide students with the analytical tools to do economic research, consulting, and policy analysis on global issues, along with the language skills needed to work with the United States’ major trading partners.

The Andrew Young School is gaining worldwide visibility as a leading source of expertise on global policy issues; the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Georgia State has an innovative curriculum in French, German and Spanish languages designed to prepare international professionals. This new major combines these resources to enhance intercultural awareness, provide intercultural life and work experiences, and enhance students' competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Are you ready to compete in a flat world?

Students interested in international issues and policy, global trends and analysis, who want to pursue career opportunities in the fields of international economics and business, will find this degree prepares them to compete in a “flat world.” One of the most important developments affecting the U.S. economy and career opportunities for today’s graduates is globalization. As businesses, nonprofit organizations and governments struggle to adapt to a globalizing economy and to meet the demands of international markets, there is a growing demand for economists, research analysts, managers, consultants and others with expertise in international economic issues. In many cases these positions require, or prefer, employees with knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

Show me the money!

Data show that economics majors have higher earning potential than other business or social science majors. A recent U.S. Census Bureau study showed that college graduates who majored in economics were among the highest-paid employees, with the field ranking as the third most lucrative major. CNN ranked economics as one of the top 10 most-sought majors by employers, with an average salary offer of $40,000! The addition of a language component to their degree will provide IEML graduates with even more of an edge.

The Personal touch

Georgia State’s Department of Economics is dedicated to helping you meet your educational goals, and it shows:

• Omicron Delta Epsilon is a national honor society open to students majoring in economics with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Students majoring in economics are invited to participate in the Economics Club. Its goals are to build collegiality between economics majors and to support all students taking economics courses and considering a career as an economist or in a related field.
• Our Office of Academic Assistance is available to answer questions about classes, course schedules, and registration.
• Students can get help with their economics studies free of charge in our tutoring lab.
• Our Freshmen Learning Communities make it easier for you to register for courses tailored to particular topics, and give incoming freshmen a chance to take a common set of core courses together with other students who share the same interests.
• The Environmental Policy Program has two experimental economics laboratories.

The curricula

IEML majors will complete an Economics common core, including macro, micro, three upper-level classes focusing on international issues such as international trade and finance and economic development, and three classes selected individually with the faculty advisor. After attaining intermediate-level competency in either French, German or Spanish, they will also complete a common core in that language, with classes focusing on spoken and written language skills, translation, and use of the language in business and professional settings.

Read more about degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in International Economics and Modern Languages, or see the Georgia State Undergraduate Catalog.

Who we are

Georgia State’s Department of Economics has won national acclaim for its insightful research into practical economics topics. Its concentrations in environmental and labor economics, urban and regional economics, and public finance are setting new academic standards in programs of study that combine solid research with practical policy education. The department features innovative research resources, and maintains a strong disciplinary approach to policy analysis.

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

As one of the six colleges at Georgia State University, the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is home to two departments, Economics, and Public Administration and Urban Studies. Students also have the opportunity to work with several active research centers, whose programs foster excellence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of policy. These centers include the Environmental Policy Program, the Fiscal Research Center, the International Studies Program, and the Georgia Health Policy Center. Faculty in these centers work closely with local, state, national, and international organizations to provide the solid information needed to address today’s complex policy issues. Governments and the private sector now turn regularly to these centers for advice.

Questions?

For more information, contact the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies’ Office of Academic Assistance at:

Office of Academic Assistance
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
Telephone: (404) 651-3504
Fax: (404) 651-3536
Email: ayspsacademicassist@gsu.edu

Professor Shelby Frost, Undergraduate Advisor
Department of Economics
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
Tel: (404) 651-4224
Email: sfrost@gsu.edu
Advisement website