The Lauder Institute’s international studies curriculum is supported by four core geopolitical themes. These themes are designed to equip students with the analytical skills and global perspective needed to navigate complex political and economic landscapes, aligning with the Institute’s mission to develop future leaders who can drive meaningful change worldwide.
Throughout their degree, students explore the interconnectedness of data, resources, strategic decision-making, and economic systems worldwide, developing intercultural competence and gaining the tools needed to become innovative leaders across diverse local and global contexts.
Key Themes
Strategic Decision-Making in a Multipolar World | Topics include:
China, Russia, BRICS+, Emerging & Frontier Markets
Data-Driven Societies and Economies | Topics include:
Artificial Intelligence, Media, Data Science, LLMs, Digital Currency, Digital Access
Economic Inclusion and Development | Topics include:
Models of Development, Redistributive Politics, Immigration Flows, Economic and Social Well-Being
Resource Management and Interdependences | Topics include:
Commodity Flows, Global Value Chains, Multilateral Agreements and Regulation, Natural Resources, Climate Challenges
