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What can I do with an International Studies degree?
Students can pursue careers in public service, private enterprise and nonprofit organizations worldwide. Students can pursue employment in:
- banking and financial institutions
- colleges and universities
- consulting firms
- cultural and educational exchange organizations
- development assistance programs
- federal, state and local governments
- foundations
- international organizations
- media outlets
- non-governmental organizations
- policy research centers
- private voluntary organizations
- trade associations
- transnational corporations
Possible Careers for an International Studies Student
- Academic exchange specialist
- Activities coordinator
- Advertising copywriter
- Affirmative action officer
- Airport public affairs officer
- Associate buyer
- Associate editor
- Banking associate
- Carrier/salesperson
- Commodities broker
- Community affairs director
- Community agency administrator
- Congressman/woman
- Congressional staff member
- Consular assistant
- Consultant/cross cultural relations
- International advertising executive
- Convention planner
- Corporate recruiter
- Counselor
- Creative director
- Customs officer
- Economist
- Exchange specialist
- Executive secretary
- Export manager
- Export documentation agent
- Federal campaign coordinator
- Foreign area specialist
- Foreign correspondent
- Foreign culture analyst
- Foreign service officer
- Foreign trade administrator
- Foundation representative
- Fundraiser
- Government investigator
- Immigration inspector
- Import/export officer
- Insurance claims adjuster
- Intelligence agent
- Intelligence researcher
- Intelligence specialist
- International account executive
- Sales coordinator
- International banker
- International commodities trader
- International consultant
- International financial analyst
- International hotel manager
- International marketing manager
- International media planner
- International radio broadcaster
- International relations specialist
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Legislative aide
- Lobbyist
- Manager
- Office manager
- Overseas service agent
- Peace Corps officer
- Political consultant
- Political fundraiser
- Political scientist
- Probate paralegal
- Program coordinator
- Project assistant
- Promotions director
- Public policy analyst
- Public relations specialist
- Research assistant
- Contract specialist
- Scientific linguist
- Social welfare worker
- Staff development
- Teacher
- Tourism
- Translator
- Travel Agent
- Underwriter
- United Nations guide
- Visual aids reviewer
- Writer/editor
Career related web sites:
Note: ISP does not endorse the following employers or websites. This information is intended as a reference guide only.
- Job Resources
- Job Search Engines - Where to look
- Potential Employers - Alphabetically
- Potential Employers - By Field
- UCSD Career Services Center
- Salary Information
