International Studies
Global markets are growth areas for Georgia firms that do business worldwide, especially information technology companies. Atlanta is the global headquarters for diverse corporations, including CNN, Exide Technologies' Global Transportation Group, GE Power Systems, Internet Security Systems, Popeye's International training and operating systems, Worldspan, and Viewlocity. CARE, the worldwide relief organization, and LOMA, the international association of 1,250 insurance and financial service companies from 60 countries, are headquartered in Atlanta. Fortune Magazine's Global Most Admired Companies include three headquartered in Atlanta. Two—Home Depot and United Parcel Service—are also top performers in hiring.
International companies that have chosen Atlanta as their regional headquarters for the Americas include Digiquant (a provider of telecommunications management solutions) and Omnexus (a global e-market place serving the plastics industry. In a 2001 survey of senior 500 executives rating the best cities to locate technology-related businesses, Atlanta ranks second. The most important attribute considered is the availability of a large pool of skilled, experienced, technical talent.
The Department of Social and International Studies offers both a major and a minor in International Studies. These programs allow students to combine competency in a specific scientific, technical, or allied field with broad, interdisciplinary training that prepares them with the tools and insight necessary to thrive in a global workplace.
Major in International Studies
Minor in International Studies
Advice from previous IS Majors
Rotation for International Studies Courses (what should be taught when)
Questions and requests for additional information should be addressed to the Program Coordinator, Dr. Tom Rotnem.
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2009-08-15 17:44
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