Global Engineering, Minor
Treci Bonime, Director
Office: Scaife Hall 424
Minor in Global Engineering
Overview
Many engineers work on international projects or for multinational companies. Carnegie Mellon is an international community, with a significant fraction of international students and many events featuring foreign speakers and cultural experiences. This minor is intended for engineering students interested in broadening their background in international experiences and global awareness and engagement.
Course Requirements
International Management (1 course)
Complete one course in international management or business such as:
| Units | ||
| 70-342 | Managing Across Cultures | 9 |
| 70-365 | International Trade and International Law | 9 |
| 70-381 | Marketing I | 9 |
| 70-430 | International Management | 9 |
| Or approved equivalent | ||
Regional Specialization (1 course)
Complete one course in non-US History, international politics, or literature in a single region of the world. See the list at https://engineering.cmu.edu/education/undergraduate-programs/curriculum/global-courses-minors.html below for examples (Note: Please consult with the Global Engineering director before planning your course schedule, as some course information may have changed).
Ethics (1 course)
Any ethics course that provides some exposure to international ethics issues such as:
| 70-332 | Business, Society and Ethics | 9 |
| 80-136 | Social Structure, Public Policy & Ethics | 9 |
| 80-244 | Environmental Ethics | 9 |
| Or approved equivalent | ||
Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics
Demonstration of basic competency in a foreign language via one of the three options listed below:
- Complete one (1) Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics course at the 200 level, with a minimum grade of C, or
- Achieve a score of 4 or higher in one foreign language Advanced Placement examination, or
- Demonstrate equivalent proficiency to the satisfaction of the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics
Study/Work Abroad
Study or engineering internship work abroad for a semester or a summer. The region visited should be consistent with the language and regional culture/history studied.