Southeast Asia Specialization
Professors Krislert Samphantharak and Edmund Malesky lead the Southeast Asia concentration and have both made significant contributions to corporate finance and the Thai economy, and environmental policy in developing countries.
Features
• Academic research and joint projects with US and Southeast Asian universities, and a visiting scholars program
• Seminars, workshops, and outreach
• Executive education for professionals from throughout the region
• Internships in Southeast Asia or with Southeast Asian organizations
• A large collection of Asian-language library materials and films
• Student organization: Southeast Asia Link (SEAL)
Language
Southeast Asia specialists must satisfy the MPIA language requirement in Bahasa Indonesia, French, or Mandarin Chinese. Vietnamese, Filipino, or other relevant languages will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on student ability and course availability.
Required Courses
IRGN 462 - Economies of Southeast Asia
IRGN 463 - Politics in Southeast Asia
Additional Available Electives
A Southeast Asia seminar series is in development.
