Bachelor in International/Globalization Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees for Bachelor in International/Globalization Studies (Bachelor's) are 39,100 USD per year.

This interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree program, which includes specialization areas, expands global awareness and analyzes pressing international issues. It provides an integrated understanding of globalization's impact by drawing on global histories, cultural studies, international political systems, and global economics. Students learn to think critically about complex realities and define their role as global citizens.

Focus areas include Diplomacy, Policy & Law, Commerce, Technology & Economic Systems, Health, Sustainability & the Environment, Service, Justice & Human Rights, Arts, Media & Cultures, Languages, Linguistics, & Translation.

The Bachelor of Arts degree requires 36 credits, including core GLS courses, 12 credits in world languages, and a GLS specialization.

Graduates are prepared to step into leadership roles within their chosen fields and communities, and to be innovators and leaders in areas like business, law, healthcare, and education.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.