POL SCI 3850: International Organizations and Global Problem-Solving

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the study of international organizations. It will focus on global intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations, as well as non-governmental organizations, such as multinational corporations. Course topics may focus on the creation, existence, and evolution of international organizations, their relationships with nation-states, and their roles in economic development, resource management, and control of violence across national boundaries. This course counts toward the Global Perspectives graduation requirement.