In partnership with the School of Economics the School of Modern Languages offers a joint Bachelor of Science degree in Global Economics and Modern Languages, with separate language concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

GEML graduates fulfill the requirements of industry and government agencies with preparation in understanding the global, economically inter-dependent, multilingual and multicultural environments. Graduates will have in-depth knowledge of not just their own cultures but the capacity to function effectively in a second culture.

Language requirements for the degree will be the same as those for the IAML degree. Students must earn 24 credit hours of language electives, in a single language (Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish) and beyond the level of the 2002 course (beyond 2001 for Chinese & Japanese), and 6 free electives (may include 2001, 2002 for students entering Georgia Tech with little or no language preparation in high school). Courses that will count toward the Major will be approved by advisors.

GEML majors are also strongly encouraged to enroll in the intensive summer programs (LBAT) offered by the School of Modern Languages: FREN 3691- 92-93, taught in Lyon, France; GRMN 3691-92-93, taught in Weimar and Munich, Germany; JAPN 3691-92-93, taught in Sendai and Fukuoka, Japan; SPAN 3691-92-93-94, taught in Madrid, Spain and Mexico City, Mexico. In addition, you are encouraged to spend a semester or year abroad in order to develop your language skills to a professionally competent level.