Overview

African Studies and Economics from St. Lawrence University fosters knowledge about Africa through an organized plan of study; to promote understanding of the diversity of African people and societies; and to nurture the capacity for interdisciplinary problem-solving approaches to questions and for independent research. Issues addressed include the earliest biological and cultural origins of modern humanity, environmental change, economic growth with equity, development of participatory government and a strong civil society, the relationship between indigenous and non-African cultures, and African Diaspora studies.

Learning Goals

Confront and move beyond their preconceptions about Africa, Africans and people of African descent.

Develop a complex understanding of the diverse cultural, social, political, economic, and environmental spaces that constitute contemporary Africa.

Understand historical processes that have shaped contemporary Africa and the active role that Africans have played in these processes.

Recognize the participation of Africa in all significant global systems and respect African contributions to knowledge and creativity.

Develop the ability to use an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Africa.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics.

Quantitative Methods in Economics

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

African Economies

International Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Economics African studies View 257 other Bachelors in African studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

St. Lawrence Application or Common Application

Official copy of your high school transcript

TOEFL or IELTS (if your native language is not English and you are not attending an English-speaking school)

Counselor recommendation letter

2 Teacher recommendation letters

International Student Certificate of Finance

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67427 USD / year

≈ 67427 USD / year
Out-of-State

67427 USD / year

≈ 67427 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67427 USD / year

≈ 67427 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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