International Political Economy
Carthage offers a major in international political economy (IPE), which blends business, 经济学, geospatial science, 现代语言, and political science. It’s designed for students who want to become fluent in global affairs and have a genuine concern for the world’s diverse peoples.
Because the major is strongly interdisciplinary and rooted in traditions of history and philosophy, students entering the IPE Program should demonstrate a strong record of achievement in their general education coursework; a desire to engage in written and oral debate; and a passion for policy, 抽象的概念, and practical management.
除了 the Classroom
出国留学
Carthage faculty regularly lead business and policy-focused J-Term study tours to destinations like China, 瑞典, 南非, 香港, 和英格兰, where students meet with top executives.
Student Organizations
With its focus on educational outreach in local high schools, Carthage’s chapter of the international nonprofit Enactus is popular among IPE students. Some also participate in competitions with the College’s 模拟试验 or Model United Nations 团队.
First-class learning facility
The IPE Program is one component of the A. W. Clausen Center for World Business. The campus-wide Clausen Center unites the study of business, 经济学, and political science in an international framework. The Center brings prominent guest speakers to campus and analyzes regional economic development and policies. The center’s faculty combine broad in-depth experience in business, government, and nonprofit fields. Technology-friendly classrooms are designed to encourage group discussion. The centerpiece of the Clausen Center, the Troha Boardroom, simulates an executive meeting room or directors’ suite, giving students a space for presentations as they prepare for business leadership in a global economy.
就业优势
Wondering about jobs and internships? Carthage is located in the heart of the Milwaukee-to-Chicago corridor, standing within easy reach of more than 30 Fortune 500 companies. Carthage IPE graduates have been hired as computer analysts, financial advisors, financial consultants, 场内交易者, international business analysts, investment brokers, 经理, mutual fund specialists, and by government and nonprofit organizations. They’ve also pursued graduate studies in dispute resolution and development studies.
Where Carthage ipe graduates go
校友 of the program have found positions with employers such as:
- 好事达
- American Express Financial 服务
- Chicago Board of Trade
- Council of Economic Advisers (the White House)
- Fortis Investors
- 爱马仕集团
- Land O’Lakes Venture37
- 尼尔森
- Office of Management and Budget (Washington D.C.)
- 威廉•布莱尔 & Co.
Others have entered top graduate programs in law, business, and other specialized fields.
金融援助
Students intending to major in International Political Economy can enter the Business Scholarship competition, with two full- tuition scholarships awarded each year.