The Context for International Studies at Southern Polytechnic:

Global markets are growth areas for Georgia firms that do business worldwide, especially information technology companies. To prepare students to apply knowledge in an export-oriented economy, this program offers an exciting mix of interdisciplinary course-work, a field of specialization, critical language and cross-cultural training, and an optional internship.

Atlanta is the global headquarters for diverse corporations including CNN, Exide Technologies’ Global Transportation Group, GE Power Systems, Internet Security Systems, Popeyes’ international training and operating systems, Worldspan, and Viewlocity. CARE, the worldwide relief organization, and LOMA, the international association of 1,250 insurance and financial services companies from 60 countries, are headquartered in Atlanta. Fortune Magazine’s Global Most Admired Companies in 2000 include three headquartered in Atlanta. Two —Home Depot and United Parcel Service — are also top performers in hiring.

International companies that have chosen Atlanta as their regional headquarters for the Americas include Digiquant (a provider of online and telecommunications management solutions) and Omnexus (a global e-Market place serving the plastics industry) In a 2001 survey of senior 500 executives rating the best cities to locate technology-related businesses, Atlanta ranks second. The most important attribute considered is the availability of a large pool of skilled, experienced, tech-savvy talent.  

Outline of the Curriculum

2006-2007 Catalog : Requirements (pdf) Concentrations (pdf)

2007-2008 Catalog: Requirements (pdf) Concentrations (pdf)

Brief Descriptions of the Concentrations (pdf)

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