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Bachelor of Global Affairs (BGA)

Understand Our Interconnected World. Build Skills for International Careers. Make a Global Impact.

Next Start Date

September 2024

Early admission deadline: June 15

4 Years

Flexible Duration

100%

Online with Live Sessions

60+

Countries Represented

BGA

Degree Awarded

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Global Affairs (BGA) provides a comprehensive understanding of international systems, cross-cultural communication, and global challenges. This interdisciplinary program prepares you for diverse careers in international organizations, government, business, and non-profits.

Why Choose the BGA Program?
  • Build a strong foundation in international relations
  • Develop cross-cultural communication skills
  • Gain practical experience through global virtual internships
  • Learn from faculty with international experience
  • Join a diverse community of globally-minded peers
  • Prepare for further graduate studies like our MIL program
Program At a Glance
  • Duration:
    4 years (flexible pacing available)
  • Format:
    Fully online with synchronous sessions
  • Cohort Size:
    30-35 students per cohort
  • Tuition:
    FREE
    Scholarships available
  • Credits:
    120 credit hours total

What Makes Our BGA Unique

Global Perspective

Curriculum designed with international case studies and perspectives from diverse regions.

Career-Focused

Practical skills development and virtual internship opportunities with global organizations.

Diverse Community

Learn alongside students from 60+ countries in collaborative online environments.

Specialization Pathways

International Relations

Focus on diplomacy, foreign policy, and intergovernmental organizations. Prepare for careers in government, NGOs, and international institutions.

  • Diplomatic Studies
  • International Law
  • Global Governance
  • Conflict Resolution

Global Business

Understand international markets, cross-cultural management, and global economic systems. Ideal for careers in multinational corporations.

  • International Trade
  • Global Marketing
  • Cross-Cultural Management
  • International Finance

Sustainable Development

Address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and inequality. Prepare for careers in development agencies and sustainability roles.

  • Environmental Policy
  • Development Economics
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Human Rights

Curriculum Overview

Year 1: Foundation Courses
  • Introduction to Global Affairs
  • World History Since 1900
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Academic Writing for Global Studies
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Principles of Economics
  • Data Analysis for Global Issues
  • Modern Language I
Year 2: Core Disciplines
  • International Relations Theory
  • Comparative Politics
  • Global Economic Systems
  • Research Methods
  • International Organizations
  • Global Environmental Issues
  • Modern Language II
  • Elective Course
Year 3: Specialization & Application
  • Pathway Core Course 1
  • Pathway Core Course 2
  • International Law
  • Global Virtual Internship
  • Pathway Core Course 3
  • Regional Studies Course
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
Year 4: Advanced Studies & Capstone
  • Advanced Pathway Course
  • Global Ethics
  • Elective Course
  • Capstone Project I
  • Advanced Pathway Course
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
  • Capstone Project II

Student Experience

Virtual Global Campus

Our innovative online platform brings the international classroom to life with:

  • Interactive live sessions with professors and peers
  • Collaborative projects with international team members
  • Virtual cultural exchange events and guest speakers
  • Digital resource library with global case studies
  • 24/7 access to course materials and recorded sessions
Global Internship Program

All BGA students complete a virtual internship with an international organization, non-profit, or multinational company. Recent internship hosts include:

  • United Nations agencies
  • International Red Cross
  • Global tech companies
  • Environmental NGOs
  • Diplomatic missions

Student Stories

Maria Santos
Brazil | International Relations Pathway

"The diverse perspectives in our virtual classroom have completely changed how I view global issues. My virtual internship with an environmental NGO gave me practical experience I couldn't get anywhere else."

Kenji Tanaka
Japan | Global Business Pathway

"The flexibility of the program allowed me to continue working while studying. The global business courses directly applied to my job at a multinational company, and I've already received a promotion."

Chloe Williams
USA | Sustainable Development Pathway

"I never thought an online program could feel so immersive. The capstone project allowed me to work on a real development challenge in partnership with an organization in Kenya. It was transformative."

Career Outcomes

Our BGA graduates pursue diverse careers across the global landscape. The program prepares you for roles in:

Government & Diplomacy

Foreign Service Officer, Policy Analyst, Diplomatic Staff

International Business

Global Marketing Manager, International Trade Specialist

Non-Profit & NGO

Program Coordinator, Development Officer, Advocacy Specialist

Further Studies: Many graduates continue to our Masters in International Leadership (MIL) or other graduate programs.

Begin Your Global Journey

Join our next cohort of globally-minded students. No application fee until June 1.

Application Deadlines
Early Decision

June 15, 2024

Regular Decision

August 1, 2024

Final Deadline

August 20, 2024