This certificate program offers an enriched study for students interested in understanding the emerging global economy. The certificate, which is part of the university's Global Studies Associate Program, requires language training, training in related disciplines, intensive work in international economics and economic development, and participation in the activities of the Rutgers Global Program,�as well as completion of a major in economics, to provide a broad interdisciplinary view.

The certificate program offers excellent preparation for students planning a career in international business or finance or in international public service, and an excellent base for graduate study in economics, business, or law.

Requirements

1.�This program is open only to economics majors.

2. Students must submit a written application to be approved by the economics department's adviser on global studies (who is appointed by the department chair).

3. Students must complete all economics major requirements subject to the following restrictions:

� a.� Two courses in international economics (300 and 335, 300 and 336, or 335 and 336).

� b.� Two courses with an emphasis on the economic development of other nations, including Economic Development (339), European Economic History (343), Economics of Latin America (346), Economics of India (357), Economics of Japan (358), Economics of Asia (359), Comparative Economic Systems (362), and Economics of the USSR and Russia (378). This list may be revised; students should check with the economics adviser on global studies for the most up-to-date list.

4.�The student must complete all of the requirements set up by the Global Program, including:

� a.� An international experience (study abroad, work with an international firm or public agency, or some other activity that significantly enriches the classroom experience) approved in advance by the economics adviser on global studies.

� b.� A minimum of six 3-credit courses of an international character in the following related departments: anthropology, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. At least three courses must be in one department; all must have a global emphasis and be approved in advance by the economics adviser on global studies.

� c.� Demonstrated proficiency in a relevant foreign language, defined as qualifying for a 300-level course in that language.

� d.� Participation in extracurricular global programs events.

� e.� Participation in an interdisciplinary "exit seminar" for all global programs certificate students.