BIntS

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge, understanding and expertise pertaining to the economic and political dimensions of the global system. In so doing, it will draw on the considerable expertise in international studies (economics, politics and business) that exists in the Faculty of Economics and Business. Moreover, students are encouraged to study a second language in the Faculty of Arts and to study abroad for one semester, or to work as an intern in an international organisation based in Sydney. The degree provides the flexibility to include a range of international related units (including a major) from the Faculties of Arts, Economics and Business, Education and Social Work, and Science. Graduates of this program will have the tools necessary to operate effectively as members of the world community. They will also be able to compete successfully in the global marketplace and to take up key international advisory and management positions in government and non-government agencies, and in the business sector, both overseas and in Australia.

Please Note - Changes to degree offering from 2008

For continuing students who commenced their degree prior to 2008, please refer to the handbook of the year they commenced their degree (See handbooks archives for details).

For details of the units of study available under this degree in 2008, please refer to the Faculty of Arts website.

Please Note. The following course rules are for students who are continuing students enrolled in FH031 (who enrolled in this course before 2008). All students who commenced this degree from 2008 (enrolled in DH054) should refer to the course rules outlined in the the Faculty of Arts handbook.

To be awarded the Bachelor of International Studies, students must successfully complete a total of 144 credit points, comprising:

• six compulsory units of study (four junior and two senior); 36 credit points in total as listed under Table 1
• two compulsory units of study (12 credit points) from Table 2A
• two compulsory units of study (12 credit points) from Table 2B
• Up to 14 units of study (84 credit points) from units of study/subject areas in the Tables 2A, 2B, 3 or 4 arranged as major/s or electives*
• No more than 60 junior credit points

*Please Note: Students may complete units of study additional to those taken as compulsory from Tables 2A and 2B as elective units of study.

Table 1. Core units of study

• ECOP1001 Economics as a Social Science
• ECOP1003 International Economy and Finance
• GOVT1105 Geopolitics
• GOVT1202 World Politics
• GOVT2801 Applied International Studies (to be completed in Year 2)
• GOVT2802 International Studies Practicum (to be completed Year 3, Semester 2)

Table 2A. Compulsory units of study – International Politics stream

• GOVT2116 Australian Foreign and Defence Policy
• GOVT2221 Politics of International Economic Relations
• GOVT2225 International Security for the 21st Century
• GOVT2226 International Organisations
• GOVT2440 Globalisation and National Governance

Table 2B. Compulsory units of study – International Political Economy stream

• ECOP2012 Social Foundations of Modern Capitalism
• ECOP2612 Economic Policy in a Global Context
• ECOP3011 Economic Conflicts and the State *
• ECOP3012 Global Political Economy
• ECOP3014 International Development and Trade
• ECOP3015 Political Economy of the Environment
• ECOP3016 Women in the Global Economy *
• ECOP3017 Political Economy of Human Rights

* Not available for 2009

Table 3. Additional units of study in International Politics and International Political Economy

Part A – International Politics

• GOVT2119 Southeast Asia: Dilemmas of Development *
• GOVT2210 International Risk Analysis *
• GOVT2228 Environmental Politics
• GOVT2336 Gender and Human Rights
• GOVT2424 Politics of China *
• GOVT2444 Europe in World Affairs *
• GOVT2445 American Politics and Foreign Policy
• GOVT2446 Reform, Revolution and Post Communism *
• GOVT2449 Authoritarian Politics *
• GOVT2552 Policy Analysis
• GOVT2611 Capitalism and Democracy in East Asia
• GOVT2665 Ethics and Politics *
• GOVT2772 Israel, Palestinians and the Arab States *
• GOVT2774 Islam: Democracy, Development and Gender

* Not available for 2009

Part B – International Political Economy

• ECOP2011 Economic Foundation of Modern Capitalism
• ECOP3013 Global Cities and Regional Economics *
• ECOP3018 Economic Policy *
• ECOP3019 Finance: Volatility and Regulation
• ECOP3620 Distribution of Income and Wealth

Table 4. Optional units of study related to International Studies

Units of study from the following subject areas may be taken in the Bachelor of International Studies. Although not required, it is possible for students to complete a major in the Bachelor of International Studies. With careful planning, students may be able to complete up to two majors but should consult the Undergraduate Program Adviser when considering options. Major subject areas available are listed as follows:

Part A: Economics and Business subject areas for majors and electives related to International Studies

• Economics
• Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management

Students may complete any of the following Economics and Business units of study (subject to the normal pre/corequisite requirements) which are recommended for students considering elective units of study within the Faculty:

• ECOS3006 International Trade
• ECOS3007 International Macroeconomics
• IBUS2101 International Business Strategy
• IBUS2102 Cross-Cultural Management
• IBUS3101 International Business Alliances
• IBUS3102 International Risk Management
• IBUS3103 Global Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
• IBUS3104 Ethical Issues in International Business
• IBUS3106 International Business Special Project
• IBUS3107 Business Negotiations
• MKTG3116 International Marketing
• WORK2214 Globalisation and Employment Relations *
• WORK2217 International Human Resource Management

* Not available for 2009

Part B: Faculty of Arts subject areas related to International Studies

Languages

• Arabic Language and Literature
• Chinese Studies
• French Studies
• Germanic Studies
• Hebrew (Modern)
• Hindu-Urdu
• Indonesian Studies
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Korean Studies
• Modern Greek Studies
• Spanish and Latin American Studies
• Thai Studies

Related Humanities and Social Science Areas

• Anthropology
• Asian Studies
• Arab World, Islam and the Middle East
• Government and International Relations
• History
• International and Comparative Literature
• Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture
• Political Economy

Approval to study units of study from the following Faculty of Arts subject areas will be considered on an individual basis:

• Art History and Theory
• English
• Gender and Cultural Studies
• Linguistics
• Music
• Performance Studies
• Philosophy
• Studies in Religion
• Sociology

Part C: Science subject areas related to International Studies

Human Geography

• GEOS1001 Earth, Environment and Society
• GEOS1002 Introductory Geography
• GEOS2112 Economic Geography of Global Development OR GEOS2912 Economic Geography of Global Development (Advance)
• GEOS2122 Urban Geography OR GEOS2922 Urban Geography (Advance)
• GEOS3053 Asia-Pacific Field School (A) OR GEOS3953 Asia-Pacific Field School (A) (Advance)
• GEOS3054 Asia-Pacific Field School (B) OR GEOS3954 Asia-Pacific Field School (B) (Advance)
• GEOS3512 Contemporary Global Geographies OR GEOS3912 Contemporary Global Geographies (Advance) *
• GEOS3513 Regional Development and Environment OR GEOS3913 Regional Development and Enrvironment (Advanced)
• GEOS3522 Cities and Citizenships OR GEOS3922 Cities and Citizenships (Advance)

Please Note: It is possible to do senior units in human geography (GEOS2000 and GEOS3000 level units of study) outside of a major. Permission to do senior units without junior unit prerequisites will require departmental approval.

* Not available for 2009

For details of the availabilty of any of the units listed above, please refer to the relevant faculty handbook or the University's Online Unit of Study Handbook.

Major/s and electives in International Studies

Although not a requirement of the Bachelor of International Studies, students may decide to undertake a major from any of the subject areas in listed in Tables 2, 3 and 4. A major is defined as a minimum of 36 senior credit points in a subject area. Generally, two junior (12 credit points) and six senior (36 credit points) units will be completed for a major. With careful planning, students may be able to complete up to two majors. Students should check the particular requirements for individual majors in the Undergraduate subject areas for majors or electives or the handbooks of the other relevant faculties.