Overview

The Global Futures program offered by Rochester Institute of Technology is a multidisciplinary, transformative, and future-proof program of foresight studies that equips students for a lifetime of success in an ever-changing world.

The global futures BS is strategic foresight training that explores and reimagines the future of economies, political systems, science and technology, climate, and global society. Because shaping the future first requires an understanding of the past, you’ll study the complex issues, events, and ideologies that have led us to where we are today. The curriculum draws from a multidisciplinary mix of courses in areas such as public policy, science and technology, anthropology and sociology, economics, history, and more.

Key Facts

RIT Drives New Possibilities for the World. Technology, creativity, and vision are at the heart of RIT, an international think tank that researches, tests, and applies fresh solutions that advance every industry. As a global futures major, join like-minded changemakers and tap into resources found only at world-renowned STEAM institutions like RIT.

Future-Proof for the Lifetime of Your Career. Skills like trend analysis, scenario planning, and quantitative and qualitative research that are in demand today and adaptable for tomorrow. As tech and society quickly evolve, you’ll be equipped with skills and expertise that will support the lifetime of your career.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Global Futures
Futures By Design: Methods for Change
Modern Language: Intermediate
Methods
Global Technologies
Ethical Futures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Spring Semester applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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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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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes:
4 years of English
3 years of social studies and/or history
3-4 years of mathematics
Specific math requirements are detailed by college below
2-3 years of science
Specific science requirements are detailed by college below
Completion of a High School Diploma or its equivalence
Academic strengths and requirements vary from one major to another. For example, we would expect students applying to our Computer Science program to have particular strength in mathematics, while students applying to Fine Arts programs would need to show artistic talent through their required portfolios.

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

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year
Out-of-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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Scholarships Information

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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