Wang’s research focuses on women’s writings in Nineteenth-Century France, with an emphasis on representations of “deviance” in politically and socially constructed categories such as gender, race, class, and disability.
Language, Culture, and World Trade, BA
Sharpen your language and economic expertise to thrive in global business and leave your mark on the international stage. With a bachelor’s degree in languages, culture, and world trade from Pace University, you’ll gain the skills needed to excel in international business and meet the rising demand for professionals who are both linguistically and culturally fluent.
Location
New York City
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Make Your Mark with a Language Degree Focused on International Expertise
Ready to make your mark on the global economy? Pace University’s bachelor’s degree in language, culture, and world trade equips you with the knowledge, experience, and cultural fluency to succeed in international business. This interdisciplinary language degree combines the study of a foreign language (French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish) and its culture, enabling you to graduate ready to excel in fields such as finance, law, trade, government, or even diplomatic relations.
At the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, you'll benefit from small class sizes and personalized instruction from expert faculty in a supportive environment. Engage in independent research and service learning, and take advantage of student resources designed to help you explore language and culture while preparing for your future career.
Studying in New York City, you’ll have unparalleled opportunities to build your professional network and gain hands-on experience at the local, national, and global levels. Expand your cultural and professional skills by attending guest lectures from renowned international scholars, playwrights, poets, novelists, and directors. Take advantage of unique cultural activities, enriching study abroad programs, and internships through the Pace Cooperative Education Program.
Curriculum
This interdisciplinary program blends theory and practice, and features three major components: a major in a foreign language and culture (French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish); a professional concentration in one of four areas of international enterprise; and a required capstone course and an internship.
Take Courses Like…
- RUS 305 Russian for Professional Communication
- MAR 351 International Marketing
- ECO 238 Money and Banking
Program Highlights
- Participate in a wide variety of cultural organizations and student clubs including CIAO (Italian Club), Japanese Business and Cultural Society, The Spanish Club, and honor societies including Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Languages), Pi Delta Phi (French), and Gamma Kappa Alpha (Italian).
- We strongly encourage students to take advantage of enriching travel experiences. Study abroad programs can last for a week, a semester, a summer, or even a full year. We also offer cultural and travel courses that culminate in a ten-day, in-country immersion trip during the spring and winter breaks.
- The department organizes many events and cultural activities throughout the year, including International Poetry Day; International Career Panels; film festivals; French, Italian, and Spanish conversation hours; and excursions to plays and museums. Renowned scholars, playwrights, poets, novelists, and stage and screen directors also visit the department to give guest lectures.
- Small class sizes enable faculty to provide you with individualized instruction and attention. Among our top priorities is teaching in a supportive atmosphere. Our faculty provides you with the opportunities to participate in independent research and service learning, as well as aid you in future career decisions. A number of courses are offered online.
Careers
With our BA in Language, Culture, and World Trade, you will gain a level of experience and cultural fluency that will make you an asset in any international business, finance, law, trade, government, diplomatic relations, and education setting.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals. Together with career services, the department sponsors an annual panel discussion on international careers
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
Salary stats below sourced from Salary.com, Glassdoor, and US Bureau of Labor
- International Business Analyst (Average Salary: $95,000–$108,000)
- Foreign Service Officer (Average Salary: $74,000–$140,000)
- Global Marketing Specialist (Average Salary: $78,000–$100,000)
- Trade Compliance Officer (Average Salary: $97,000–$100,000)
- International Relations Specialist (Average Salary: $64,000–$84,000)
Student Quote
I worked with New York Disaster Interfaith Services and its fantastic, bilingual team that helped fund underprivileged New Yorkers who were negatively impacted by COVID-19…I was lucky enough to speak Spanish and receive college credit for this internship, and it was incredibly rewarding to be able to remotely provide for the city of New York and its people.
—Jonathan Gerweck ’23
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- amfAR
- Banca Intesa
- E-Marketer
- ESPN
- Jet Blue
- J.P. Morgan Chase
- New York Police Department
- Verizon
Featured Faculty
Villagrá’s areas of research include Hispanic autobiography and literature of exile focusing on analysis of literary identity representation.
Marafioti’s research foci include Medieval and Early Modern Italian Literature and Cultural Studies, Intersections Between Literature and Medicine, History of Medicine.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
Explore required documents and admission decision dates for first-year, transfer, and international students.
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Ready to apply? Begin your application process.
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
Merit Scholarship Estimator
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Net Price Calculator
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Connect with our dedicated admission counselors who are here to support you every step of the way. Schedule a one-on-one appointment to discuss your goals, application questions, and any other information you need to make an informed decision about your future at Pace.
Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (212) 346-1323
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Susan Berardini, PhD
Chair and Professor, NYC Campus
Email: sberardini@pace.edu