BGAF Course Schedule

Courses designed and delivered by the Dikran Izmirlian Program in Business and Global Affairs are labeled “Business and Global Affairs” (prefix “BGAF”). The schedule of required BGAF courses is predetermined, including international travel at certain times of the year.

• BGAF 101: Global Markets and Politics (Signature Course 1)

Spring First Year
Section 1: MW 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Section 2: MW 3:30-4:45 p.m.

• BGAF 220: Global Organizations and Culture (Signature Course 2)

Spring Sophomore Year
Section: MW 2:00-3:15 p.m.

• BGAF 230: Signature Course 3a (Global Business Environment)

Spring Junior Year (January through March)
Section: MW 2:00-4:45 p.m.

• BGAF 231: Signature Course 3b (Global Business Operations)

Spring Junior Year (March through May)
Section: MW 2:00-4:45 p.m.

• Signature Course 3b International On-location Experience

End of Junior Year (May, after final exams)
2- to 3-week, multi-location experience

• BGAF 240: Signature Course 4a (Business, Policy, and Society)

Spring Junior Year
Section: T 6:30-9:15 p.m.

• Signature Course 4a – Spring International On-location Experience

Junior Year Spring break 7- to 10-day single-location experience

• BGAF 241: Signature Course 4b (Business, Policy, and Society)

Fall Senior Year
Section: MW 2:00-3:15 p.m.

• Signature Course 4b – Winter International On-location Experience

Senior Year Winter break
7- to 10-day single-location experience

• BGAF 201, 202, 203: Washington, Business, and the World

Fall Sophomore Year, Fall Junior Year, Fall Senior Year

Section: T 5:00-6:20 p.m. (four classroom sessions each semester)

• OPTIONAL: Semester Study Abroad

Fall Junior Year