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International Political Economy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
We 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0206 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
We 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0206
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

The course engages students in a study of the relationship between economics and politics in global affairs, applying interdisciplinary scholarship to explore the problem of scarcity and the development and functioning of international markets. Topics may include the behavior of institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization; non-governmental organizations such as multinational corporations, local business partnerships, and workers unions; and other political entities situated at the domestic, national, regional, and global levels.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing or permission of instructor

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0206

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Joshua Weitz

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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