Global Studies is a multidisciplinary liberal arts field that prepares students to become effective leaders and citizens in today’s rapidly changing world.

Modern economies are shaped by factors such as rising trade levels, multinational corporations, and global economic institutions. National and personal security are influenced by global events. The cultures of the world are linked and ideas can flow globally in an instant. The impact of globalization creates daily international opportunities and challenges for political systems, economies, cultures, and individuals. Those who study and appreciate the factors shaping this complex world will surely outpace those who do not. No single academic discipline can cover all aspects of these global realities, but careful multidisciplinary study can give students the knowledge, cultural awareness, and skills in critical thinking, writing, and oral communications necessary to understand and succeed in this interconnected world. Bryant students can complete a six-course Global Studies concentration or a ten-course Global Studies major.

Concentrators may have a single concentration leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BALS) degree, but more commonly their concentration is paired with another liberal arts major or is a second concentration for a business major pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree.  Students with a Global Studies major graduate with a Bachleor of Arts in Global Studies (B.A.) degree. 

Global Studies students have the understanding of other countries, cultures, and global interactions that they need for success in the modern world. Their knowledge and skills will enable them to thrive in a wide range of careers, such as government service, business, education, and journalism, or to pursue advanced study in several fields, such as history, international relations, political science, anthropology, and development

For more information about Bryant’s program in Global Studies, send E-mail to Global Studies Coordinator Prof. John W. Dietrich, or call him at 401-232-6432.