Language, Culture, and World Trade, BA
New York, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 52,924 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* subject to change
The BA in Language, Culture, and World Trade is designed to prepare students for careers that involve international communication and commerce. The program combines language learning with an understanding of different cultures and global trade practices. Students gain practical skills in languages such as Spanish, French, Chinese, or Italian while also exploring cultural contexts. The curriculum emphasizes cross-cultural competence, communication strategies, and the economic principles behind global markets, helping students become effective intermediaries in international business environments.
In addition to language proficiency, students take courses in international trade, global business, and cultural studies. The program also encourages experiential learning through internships, study abroad opportunities, and collaborative projects. These experiences aim to give students real-world insight into how languages and cultures intersect with global trade. The goal is to prepare graduates who can navigate diverse professional settings, communicate effectively across borders, and contribute to international business success. Overall, it’s a well-rounded program designed to equip students with both linguistic skills and cultural awareness.
This interdisciplinary program blends theory and practice, and features three major components: a major in a foreign language and culture (French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish); a professional concentration in one of four areas of international enterprise; and a required capstone course and an internship.
Take Courses Like…
- RUS 305 Russian for Professional Communication
- MAR 351 International Marketing
- ECO 238 Money and Banking
Program Highlights
- Participate in a wide variety of cultural organizations and student clubs including CIAO (Italian Club), Japanese Business and Cultural Society, The Spanish Club, and honor societies including Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Languages), Pi Delta Phi (French), and Gamma Kappa Alpha (Italian).
- We strongly encourage students to take advantage of enriching travel experiences. Study abroad programs can last for a week, a semester, a summer, or even a full year. We also offer cultural and travel courses that culminate in a ten-day, in-country immersion trip during the spring and winter breaks.
- The department organizes many events and cultural activities throughout the year, including International Poetry Day; International Career Panels; film festivals; French, Italian, and Spanish conversation hours; and excursions to plays and museums. Renowned scholars, playwrights, poets, novelists, and stage and screen directors also visit the department to give guest lectures.
- Small class sizes enable faculty to provide you with individualized instruction and attention. Among our top priorities is teaching in a supportive atmosphere. Our faculty provides you with the opportunities to participate in independent research and service learning, as well as aid you in future career decisions. A number of courses are offered online.
Salary stats below sourced from Salary.com, Glassdoor, and US Bureau of Labor
- International Business Analyst (Average Salary: $95,000–$108,000)
- Global Marketing Specialist (Average Salary: $78,000–$100,000)
- International Relations Specialist (Average Salary: $64,000–$84,000)
- Foreign Service Officer (Average Salary: $74,000–$140,000)
- Trade Compliance Officer (Average Salary: $97,000–$100,000)
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- amfAR
- Banca Intesa
- E-Marketer
- ESPN
- Jet Blue
- J.P. Morgan Chase
- New York Police Department
- Verizon
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