Global Studies and Maritime Affairs

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Welcome! The Department of Global Studies and Maritime Affairs offers the Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

Students in the degree program develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the maritime domain, a unique perspective on the interdependencies between maritime policy and the management of the global transportation supply chain, an appreciation for broad maritime-based security challenges, and the ethical, communication, and critical thinking skills needed to make positive contributions in today's challenging and dynamic global environment.

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[Accepting Applications through July 2023 for Fall 2023]

Recent News: 

  • We are proud of our Cybersecurity Policy Team for making the semifinals (top 18 teams) at the Atlantic Council's Cyber 9/12 Challenge Washington DC site. 
  • Congratulations to our Model United Nations team for three Honorable Mention awards at UC-Berkeley's Spring 2023 BayMUN conference.
  • Congratulations to Cadet Aurora Thomas for winning 2nd prize in the 2023 Connecticut Maritime Association's Student Research Competition with the paper "Maritime Cybersecurity: AIS Manipulation Motivations in IUU Fishing."