Graduate Schools
Undergraduates hoping to pursue a career in international affairs should consider going to graduate school in an appropriate field. There are several possibilities:
- Graduate programs in specific academic fields, such as political science, history, geography, economics, or anthropology. Different programs have different regional and substantive emphases. Most have an academic or theoretical orientation, but some have a practical focus. Ask professors in your field of interest for suggestions about appropriate programs.
- Law schools and business schools with an international emphasis. Some of these programs have joint J.D.-M.B.A., J.D.-M.A., or M.B.A.-M.A. programs that provide broader international training. Some even have exchange programs with foreign universities. For further information see the , , and websites, as well as guidebooks on law and business schools.
- International Affairs programs. These generally have an interdisciplinary orientation and provide practical training aimed at preparing students for careers in diplomacy, intelligence, journalism, or work in international organizations and other non-governmental organizations. Most also provide useful career-placement services. See the as well as the list below.
- Applied programs in specific fields, such as , and .
International Affairs Programs
For a general overview, see
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