Core Curriculum
The MPIA and BA/MIA core curriculum is designed to integrate the diverse subject areas of international management, international relations, and comparative public policy. In addition to the required set of core coursework, students must also satisfy the requirements of a regional specialization and language requirement, as well as courses for a career track.
Core Courses
All students must pass the following courses with a C- or better. These courses are completed in the first year of study.
| IRCO 400 | Policy Making Processes |
| IRCO 401 | Managerial Economics |
| IRCO 403 | International Economics |
| IRCO 410 | International Politics and Security |
| IRCO 412 | Globalization, the World System and the Pacific |
| IRCO 420 | Accounting |
| IRCO 421 | Finance (prerequisites: IRCO 401, 420, 453, & 454 or by consent of instructor) |
| IRCO 453 |
Quantitative Methods I: Decision Making and Scenario Analysis |
| IRCO 454 | Quantitative Methods II: Decision Making Under Uncertainty (prerequisite: IRCO 453) |
Capstone Courses
At least one of the following must be taken after satisfactory completion of all full first year core courses.| IRCO 461 | Business and Government in the Global Economy |
| IRCO 463 | Strategy and Negotiations |
| IRCO 467 | Policy Responses to Global Problems |
