Hamilton Scholars Program
The Hamilton Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students offered jointly by the College of Management and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NC State. [Read about Alexander Hamilton.]
Hamilton Scholars are a select group of highly motivated students. To enrich their experience at NC State, they participate in activities such as special lectures, plant tours, and scholars’ banquets. Activities are designed to facilitate sharing of experiences by the Scholars. Some of the activities will be conducted in conjunction with other Scholars programs on campus, including the Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Eli Whitney and DaVinci scholars. Each of the two colleges provides a coordinator who serves as advisor to the Scholars.
Each Hamilton Scholar completes a Business Administration, Accounting or Economics degree as well as an International Studies degree which focuses on a specific area of the world or a thematic area of interest, along with study of a foreign language. These concentration areas include:
- Africa
- East and Southeast Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- South Asia and Middle East
- International Cultural Studies
- International Economy and Environment
- International Relations
Elements include:
- at least three semesters of language study beyond the level required for admission to NC State [through FL_202 level and one 300-level FL elective]
- a field experience abroad
- approximately 15 credit hours of concentration area studies
- participation in 6 activities each year [approximately 3 per semester]
- a business policy and strategy course with a strong global orientation
- several other courses which focus on topics such as international relations, global affairs, and intercultural communications.
Time to Completion
Because Hamilton Scholars are completing two bachelor’s degrees at NC State, the program may require more than the traditional eight semesters of college work. The amount of extra time required ranges from one to two extra semesters. Summer study may be used to shorten the process. However, the field experience may also lengthen the time to finish both degrees. It is important to keep in mind, however, that a Hamilton Scholar will leave NC State with a much higher level of preparation than a typical undergraduate.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences International Studies Degree Requirements [scroll down to the International Studies listings].
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