This program blends the knowledge of global international affairs with the practical abilities of business thinking. Corporations operate in a more dynamic world as businesses continue to grow and overlap national boundaries. This specialization offers a clear understanding of the global economic climate that identifies the core components of politics, cross-cultural values, and ethics. Students who complete this program are prepared to implement a global mindset to conflict management and resolution when contemplating growth and the bottom line.
Career
This degree provides students with knowledge of all major business areas as well as helps them in acquiring skills in the field of international relations, with subjects of conflict management and diplomacy, and foreign policy. Upon successful completion of this degree students may be interested in job positions such as the ones below:
- A lobbyist is contracted by entities to influence government decision- and policy-making for their benefit.
- A trade officer acts on behalf of local governments to promote and take advantage of business opportunities overseas.
- A global policy analyst advises on a wide range of international issues. Researching political trends, country stability, and legal issues are some of their responsibilities among others.
- An international business development manager will create and implement business plans for company growth by looking for new market opportunities overseas.
Areas of Work
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree is designed to provide students with specialist skills in international relations as well as a business skillset. Some sectors and professional fields that may be of professional interest for graduates of this degree are diplomatic services, global communication, public administration, public affairs.
