Option B: International Economics and Development

This option will be suspended for the minor in Fall, 2026.

This option emphasizes the political, economic, and cultural aspects of developing countries as well as the economic aspects of international studies.

Track Requirements

Option B: International Economics and Development

This option emphasizes the political, economic, and cultural aspects of developing countries as well as the economic aspects of international studies.

BUS ADM 465International Marketing3
BUS ADM 496International Business3
ECON 301Intermediate Microeconomics3
ECON 302Intermediate Macroeconomics3
ECON 351Introduction to International Economic Relations3
ECON 353Economic Development3
ECON 454International Trade3
ECON 455International Finance3
POL SCI 316International Law3
POL SCI 330The Politics of International Economic Relations3
POL SCI 370International Conflict3
URBPLAN 315Great Cities of the World: Their Growth and Guided Urbanization3
URBPLAN 684Planning Local Economic Development3
Contact

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu or 414-229-7711.

Current Undergraduate Students

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.

Specific questions about International Studies, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to Shale Horowitz.

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