International Studies, BA
This major is ONLY available to students in the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business.
The flexible design of the Huntsman curriculum allows students to graduate in four years with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (from the College of Arts & Sciences) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics (from Wharton). Students take business fundamentals courses in the Wharton School, and also complete coursework in the humanities and social sciences by completing the College’s general education curriculum, while completing the International Studies major that includes advanced language.
International Studies is a major in the College of Arts and Sciences that is unique to the Huntsman Program; non-Huntsman students may not major in International Studies. The interdisciplinary nature of the International Studies major means that each Huntsman student is able to personalize his or her curriculum, and no two Huntsman students will have the exact same educational experience.
For more information: https://huntsman.upenn.edu/international-studies-major/
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Program Requirements - BA | ||
| Language | ||
| All language courses must be in the same subject and should match the subject indicated on the Huntsman Program application. | ||
| Select 4 CU in one of the following languages: | 4 | |
ARAB 0500-4999 | ||
CHIN 0500-4999 | ||
FREN 0500-4999 | ||
GRMN 0500-4999 | ||
HIND 0500-4999 | ||
ITAL 0500-4999 | ||
JPAN 0500-4999 | ||
KORN 0500-4999 | ||
PRTG 0500-4999 | ||
RUSS 0500-4999 | ||
SPAN 0500-4999 | ||
| Area Studies | ||
| 3 credit units in Area Studies in consultation with your Advisor | 3 | |
| INSP 1001 | Huntsman Program First-Year Seminar in International Studies and Business | 1 |
| International Studies | ||
| 2 CU in International Studies: Attribute UNIS | 2 | |
| International Business | ||
| 2 CU in International Business: Attribute WUIS | 2 | |
| International Studies or Business Course | ||
| 1 CU in either International Studies or International Business | 1 | |
| Senior Capstone | 1 | |
| Select 1 CU from the following: | ||
| Huntsman Capstone Study and Senior Capstone | ||
| Senior Thesis, International Studies | ||
| Honors Thesis, International Studies | ||
| Total Course Units | 14 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2026 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.