American International College
BA in International Studies
Springfield, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 23,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* International resident tuition| International Commuter Tuition - $15,000
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AIC’s International Studies program offers a multidisciplinary analysis of the politics, geography, economics, and history of societies around the world.
For students looking for a global perspective that balances breadth and depth, this program is your entry into the world of international affairs. International Studies prepares students for a wide range of careers in today’s global community, including:
- Law
- Journalism
- History
- Public affairs
- NGOs
- Foreign service
Note: Foreign language is a crucial component of both the program and a comprehensive international education.
The following are learning outcomes for successful completion of the international studies major:
- Demonstrate an interdisciplinary knowledge of world affairs
- Develop international cultural competencies, including empathy for cultural differences
- Acquire critical-thinking and communications skills
- Use their competencies to become good global citizens
Major Requirements
Modern foreign language study (American Sign Language not eligible) through at least intermediate level, with a strong recommendation for eight semesters (may be waived at the discretion of the program chairperson if the student demonstrates fluency in a second language)
- POL1500: Comparative Politics
- POL2410: International Relations
- HST1430: World History II (since 1400)
- INS4800: International Studies Seminar (with chairperson’s permission, repeatable once to replace a course in a specialization requirement)
Choose one of the following courses:
- ECO1010: World Economic Geography
- IBS1420: Diverse Cultures of the World
and one of the following courses:
- ECO1401: Macroeconomics
- IBS1400: Introduction to International Business
Selection of a specialization consisting of at least four courses in one of the following areas (additional specializations possible, subject to approval by the program chairperson):
The International Economy
- ECO2400: International Economics
- IBS1400: Introduction to International Business
- IBS3410: International Marketing
- IBS4430: International Organizations and Administration
- POL3460: Nations and Corporations
International Conflict and Diplomacy
- POL2610: European Integration
- POL3325: The First World War
- POL3327: The Second World War
- POL3410: International Institutions
- POL3412: Contemporary Problems in International Relations
- POL3402: American Foreign Policy
- POL3420: Principles of International Law and Diplomacy
European Studies
- POL2610: European Integration
- POL3325: The First World War
- POL3327: The Second World War
- POL3661: Political Philosophy II
Any modern European language literature or literature in translation course
- INS4800: International Studies Seminar (with chairperson’s permission, repeatable once to replace a course in a specialization requirement)
- INS4890 Study Abroad and INS4899 Internship may be used with the chairperson’s permission to fill a specialization requirement.
Minor Requirements
- INS4800 International Studies Seminar
- HIST1430 World History II (since 1400)
- POL1500 Comparative Politics
- POL2410 International Relations
Choose one from the following courses:
- ECO1401 Macroeconomics
- IBS1400 Introduction to International Business
and one from the following courses:
- ECO1010 World Economic Geography
- IBS1420 Diverse Cultures of the World