The program leading to the bachelor of science degree in Political Science at Point Park College is designed to meet the needs of pre-law students for careers in government, journalism, business and education.
Students choose between two concentrations.
Students choosing to concentrate in Government and Law will take elective courses in accounting, computer science, English, political science and public administration. Those choosing the International Studies concentration will take elective courses in French, history, Spanish and political science. II - A survey of the law as it relates to business transactions including the law of sales, the Uniform Commercial Code, consumer law, commercial papers, partnerships, corporations, antitrust, labor, environmental, secured transactions, bankruptcy, insurance and administrative law. International Economics - A study of international trade covering topics such as absolute and comparative costs, factor movements, balance of payments, barriers of trade, the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade and multinational corporate issues. Provides an introduction to French culture through selected texts, current newspaper clippings and videos.