Asian Studies - Intn'l Political Economy of Asia (***Inactive as of 2022), BA
International and Public Affairs
Campus:Biscayne Bay Campus, Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The Asian Studies B.A. enhances the mission of Florida International University to achieve excellence in diverse aspects of its international studies programs. This degree is designed for students with a desire for intellectual growth that focuses on Asia. The study of this increasingly important world region, with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, and Central and Southeast Asia, provides a multidisciplinary approach covering the languages and culture, philosophy and religion, arts and literature, as well as issues in history, politics, geography, sociology/anthropology, international relations, education and business in the global environment. Asian Studies provides instruction, advising, and experiential opportunities for students in an environment promoting scholarship, critical thinking, free inquiry, and clear and candid communication.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Diplomacy
- International Business
- State and Federal Government
- Non-Profit Agencies / Associations
- Executives / Managers
- Foreign Affairs / Foreign Services
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Education
- Instructor of Foreign Language, Arts and Humanities, Research
- Translator, Interpreter
- Journalism
- Travel Industry
- Museum Operations
- Entertainment
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Wages & Employment Trends for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary:
| Florida Median income | $68,820 |
| Florida rate of growth | +19% |
| National Median wages | $68,950 |
| National Projected growth | +16% |
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Contact Information
Asian Studies
MMC: SIPA 505| 305-348-1914
asian@fiu.edu
asian.fiu.edu