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SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES AND PARTNERSHIPS College Administration Randy Kluver, PhD—Dean

Depending on whether the student chooses the thesis or non-thesis track, the number of focus area courses will vary from 9-12 hours chosen from a list that are offered by departments across campus. Focus Areas Include: • International Business and Economic Relations • International Trade and Development • International Human Development, Society and Education • Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development • Preservation of Environmental and Ecological Resources Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies The IPGS unit offers seminars, visiting speakers, workshops, courses and other programs that allow OSU faculty and students to better understand Iran, its history, society and current challenges, and its relationship to the US and other nations. The IPGS also administers the Farzaneh Professorships in Iranian Studies, which allow OSU faculty to develop specific research areas related to Iran and its region. Global Briefing Series SGSP brings in noteworthy speakers from around the nation and the world to provide background and commentary on important global issues, whether economic, geopolitical, social or other. The speakers add significant international perspective for the OSU community, and allow students and faculty access to top global thought leaders and insight into trends that are facing the world. Admissions Application to the School of Global Studies Graduate Program is made through a central online application process (http://www.applyweb.com/ apply/oksugrad) administered by the Oklahoma State University Graduate College. The School of Global Studies has floating deadlines for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The priority deadline is November 1st for Spring and April 1st for Fall. Applying by the priority deadline will allow applicants to receive priority consideration for graduate assistantships available for the term. To apply, students must provide their transcripts, resume, statement of purpose and the names and email addresses for three people who can provide a recommendation for them. The School of Global Studies does not require students to take the GRE or GMAT for admission. English Proficiency Requirement The School of Global Studies does not have English proficiency requirements beyond those required by the OSU Graduate College (https://admissions.okstate.edu/information/international/admission- requirements.html). Foreign Language Requirement The foreign language requirement is designed to ensure that all students who graduate from the School of Global Studies Graduate Program have language skills to successfully embark upon global careers. To fulfill the foreign language requirement, native speakers of English must have accomplished:

Jami Fullerton, PhD—Director of Academic Programs Campus Address and Phone Address: 204 Wes Watkins Center, Stillwater, OK 74078 Phone: 405-744-6609 Email: i-study@okstate.edu Website: http://global.okstate.edu Mission

In keeping with OSU’s commitment as a land-grant institution, the School of Global Studies and Partnerships is committed to leading the university in both creating knowledge and sharing it with the global community. Academic Programs The School of Global Studies and Partnerships offers an interdisciplinary Master of Science degree in Global Studies and an undergraduate, interdisciplinary minor in International Studies. The Master of Science degree in Global Studies is designed to prepare students to cope with international responsibilities and address world problems that confront individuals working in the public and private sectors around the world. The curriculum is designed to educate students in the challenges and issues facing local and global communities, with an emphasis on understanding the economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural contexts that drive contemporary society. This interdisciplinary structure allows our students to draw from the best courses that Oklahoma State University has to offer, as well as to develop globalized, multi-skilled talents that will influence the world in a variety of career paths. The graduate program in global studies is designed to prepare students for internationally-oriented degrees in a number of professional contexts including business, trade development, cultural industries, nonprofit organizations, media, and public and international policy. The program at OSU emphasizes the real challenges that face developing and developed nations alike, and seeks to bring a global problem-solving perspective to address those challenges. Students have opportunities to participate in research or internships abroad, tailor coursework to meet their educational needs, and to gain skills necessary to compete and thrive in an ever-growing global society. Graduates of the program work in numerous industries around the world including business, non-profit organizations, or government service around the world. There are two tracks within the program: thesis and non-thesis. Thesis Track: 30 hours of coursework including 6 hours of thesis Non-thesis Track: 33 hours of coursework This interdisciplinary program allows students to choose from one of five focus areas. Additionally, students are required to take an introductory course (INTL 5013 – Contemporary Issues) and a graduate-level research course. Candidates for the master’s degree must also demonstrate foreign language proficiency and complete an international experience.