Certificate in International Studies

Simon Fraser University

The certificate in international studies caters to students who wish to embark on internationally-engaged careers. The program supplements disciplinary training with contextual knowledge of the world beyond Canada. Students may focus on one or more regions of the world.From climate change and armed conflict to poverty and global pandemics, the most significant problems in the world today are multifaceted: they have political, economic, and social dimensions. Understanding these problems, and developing effective responses, requires an interdisciplinary approach. Courses in international studies are drawn from various disciplines, including: international relations, economics, sociology, anthropology, and history.