International Studies

In the age of globalization, it is more important than ever to understand geopolitical identities, positions, and business practices. International Studies offers students key insights into the current realities of world affairs and relations between global entities. International Studies offers a course map to get you major ready to transfer.

Course Maps

A course map is a quick guide to help students figure out which courses to take each quarter. Course maps were written by BC faculty, who have used their expertise to recommend specific courses students can take to achieve their academic or career goals. Students should meet with an advisor to learn more.

Sample Courses

  • Geography of World Affairs
  • International Business
  • Global History
  • Middle East Politics and Society
  • Cultural Interactions in an Interdependent World

Featured Faculty

  • Portrait of Ian Walker.

    Ian Walker

    • Program Chair

    Ian Walker received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washington State University and a Master of Arts in Human Geography from Swansea University in Wales. He has taught several physical geography courses including Weather and Climate, the Violent Face of Nature, and Cartography and Landforms.

  • Portrait of Leslie Lum.

    Leslie Lum

    • Faculty

    Leslie Lum has an MBA from Columbia University and a MSW in social work from the University of British Columbia. She has extensive industry experience including strategic planning at a Fortune 100 and investment banking with a global bank. She was selected for the 2016 Lockwood Award for Faculty Excellence and Innovation.

  • Portrait of Salam Awad.

    Salam Awad

    • Faculty

    Salam Awad received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Central Washington University and her M.A. in Political Science from University of Illinois Springfield. Her research and teaching interests include international relations, post colonial studies, the Middle East, social movements, refugees and human rights.