In the Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies program, students will understand global challenges and how individuals, communities and governments can respond. They will dive into contemporary issues related to armed conflict, refugees, economic development, environmental change and human rights. Students will gain specialized knowledge and skills that will help them contribute lasting solutions to complex world problems. They can concentrate in: International Development, Culture and Globalization, or Peace and Conflict.
The fundamentals of business are at the heart of any organization and many careers. For students who complete their degree in an Arts, Economics, Science or Music program, Wilfrid Laurier University's Management option will provide them with an understanding of the core principles of the business world, including accounting, marketing, human resources, operations, policy, and finance.
Sample career options include:
- communications, public relations and outreach
- global business development
- international development
- interpretation / translation
- journalism
- law (fields such as human rights, migration, trade)
- negotiation and dispute resolution
- refugee settlement and support
- tourism management
- urban planning
