Overview

Students who complete the International Political Economy major at Fordham University will receive training in political, economic, and quantitative analysis as well as an introduction to other cultures and the opportunity to use their electives to further specialize their studies according to their interests.

Available specializations include foreign language study and global business.

Learning outcomes

Many students will be able to use the major to prepare for employment with banks, businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations concerned with the global economy. Other students can use the International Political Economy (IPE) Major to prepare for graduate and professional training in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, and International Affairs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Poverty
Global Economic Issues
International Economic Policy
International Institutions: Economics and Politics
Migration and Development: A Social Justice Perspective
Comparative Economic Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Economics International Relations Political Science View 658 other Bachelors in International Relations 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application with essay and $70 application fee
Letter of Recommendation from school guidance counselor or secondary school teacher
Transcripts, mark sheets or certificates from all secondary schools or high schools attended (Fordham requires transcripts for the last four years of pre-university education)
SAT or ACT Results (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748)

Fordham has an SAT/ACT test flexible option for some overseas applicants. Applicants must (1) complete secondary education outside of the USA, and (2) receive one of these credentials:

International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Diploma
French Baccalaureate
German Abitur
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato (Maturita)
Mexican Bachillerato
Singapore Cambridge GCE A levels
South African National Senior Certificate
Spanish Bachillerato
UK GCE Advanced Levels (3+ required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year
Out-of-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

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