In September 2011 the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies launched the GIGA Program, an undergraduate curriculum for international students that integrates information and communication technology with governance skills. Students who complete the course will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Information Studies.

The program requires at least 124 credits (the equivalent of 62 semester-length courses), and is designed to be completed in four years, although exceptional students may finish in three-and-a-half years. Rigorous courses in technology, engineering, mathematics and sciences will be reinforced by foundational courses in international relations, development, political science and language. All students are also required to complete a Graduation Project and written thesis during their final two semesters.

In order to train students for productive careers in global enterprises, and prepare them for postgraduate studies at academic institutions around the world, the GlGA Program features two distinct requirements. First, core lectures are held solely in English, requiring students to possess a high proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Second, students are expected to participate in research projects from an early stage, typically during their second year.