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A Learning Community Committed to International Understanding,
IPED Chair: Dr. Dave Benjamin (dbenjamin@bridgeport.edu) Phone: 203-576-4966
 In an era where there is a growing focus on economic diplomacy, UB's B.A. in International Political Economy and Diplomacy fills a crucial niche. The major provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the global political economy and with the analytical skills needed to evaluate change and direction. The study of the international economic system provides insight into how it produces and distributes wealth. The study of the international political system provides insight into how institutions and rules govern social and economic development. Because diplomatic negotiations form the basis of new international law, and because diplomacy operates within the framework of extant international law, the study of diplomacy is an important component in the study of international political economy. Recent graduates of the program have gone on to top graduate programs including Harvard, London, Johns Hopkins, Wisconsin and Columbia. Honor Societies The International College houses chapters of Pi Gamma Mu, the National Social Science Honor Society; Sigma Iota Rho, the National Honor Society for International Studies and Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. Job and Internship Opportunities Students in the IPED program have interned in prominent international organizations and agencies as well as transnational corporations. Students have served as interns at the United Nations headquarters, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Congress, in the Offices of the Mayors of Bridgeport and New Haven, at General Electric, UB Warburg and Price Waterhouse. Faculty Faculty teaching in the program include Dr. Nancy Wei (Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School), Dr. Dave Benjamin (Ph.D. University of Cambridge), Dr. Catherine Doenges (Ph.D. Syracuse University) Professor Clement Malin (M.A. Princeton University) and Dr. Noel Brown (Ph.D. Yale University). Alumni Alumni from the International Political Economy and Diplomacy program include: -Mr. Ashok Regmi hails from Nepal. Upon graduation in 2000, Ashok received a scholarship to Johns Hopkins University for graduate study where he earned a Masters degree in International Affairs. Today Ashok serves as Global Program Manager for the the International Youth Foundation’s YouthActionNet that specializes in highlighting the positive role that youth can make in effecting change in the world. Ashok’s responsibilities have put him into contact with international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank and with governments and international non-governmental agencies around the world. -Moondo Tomas Field completed the B.A. in International Political Economy & Diplomacy. Upon completion of his B.A. in IPED in 2007 he was awarded a fellowship to Harvard University where he is currently studying religion and politics. Student Reflection: Jimi Baughman, Class of 2005, was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Michigan State University School of Law upon completion of her B.A. in International Political Economy & Diplomacy: “I cherished my time at UB. I participated and helped to organize several visits to The Harvard Model United Nations and The McGill Model United Nations conferences. UB gave me the skills required to prepare for law school as well as a life enriched with knowledge and unique experiences. I received a quality intellectual and experiential education from attending UB.” -Another Student Reflection was given my Masjo Ward, click here to see it. For further information on the Program, contact:
Click here for an overview on the International Political Economy & Diplomacy (IPED) program.
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