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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Global Affairs Minor

In Global Affairs, students have a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, and career aspirations. Students interested in international relations, international development, human rights, international conflict, international law, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, public affairs, government service and/or graduate school obtain a solid background with the courses offered. The minor in Global Affairs allows students flexibility in designing a curriculum to meet individual needs.

Visit the Global Affairs academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.

In addition, visit the Political Science Department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.

Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the Global Affairs Minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

Political Science Core (6 credits)

One Methods of Inquiry Course (3-4 credits):

Note, if a student chooses a 200-level methods course, they will need to take all 300/400 level courses in the electives below.

Acceptable Substitutes:

Four electives from at least 2 lists (12 credits)

At least four courses for the minor in total (a minimum of 12 credits) from the courses listed above and below) must be upper division, 300 or 400 level courses.  

International Relations or Comparative Politics

Global Areas

Conflict, Political or Social Dynamics

International Law, International Organization, or International Communication

International or Comparative Political Economy

Total Credits Required for Minor: 21-22

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Notes

UB Seminar courses cannot count towards minor requirements.

Learning Outcomes

The Global Affairs minor has to goal of helping students develop and achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • Develop writing skills to intellectually communicate ideas and research findings about domestic and international political, social, communicative and economic topics
  • Develop the analytical skills necessary to think critically about political, social, communicative and economic behavior
  • Develop an understanding of their roles as an engaged citizens in domestic and international political systems.