教育 & 社会科学

International Studies

Read more about opportunities for international students at 曼彻斯特 University.

曼彻斯特 students attend the Indiana Consortium for International Programs 42nd Annual Model United Nations 安全 Council Conference for University Students, 11月12 - 13日, 2021, University of Indianapolis.

Program Opportunities

  • Minor in International Studies

概述

A minor in international studies is a viable and attractive option for students in a variety of majors, both in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs. This program is an interdisciplinary examination of the cultural, 政治, economic and social patterns that have defined our modern world. Students who minor in international studies enhance their majors and expand their educational and employment opportunities upon graduation by becoming responsible global citizens.

Program Highlights

The minor in international studies is filled with rich and exciting experiences. It provides students with a wide range of opportunities to:

  • gain skills in diplomacy, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution
  • participate in the Harvard National Model United Nations Conferences
  • acquire social skills and cultural sensitivity through interaction with other people and cultures
  • pursue individual, interdisciplinary tracks or areas of interest, within the parameters outlined in the program curriculum
例如, by participating in the Harvard National Model United Nations conferences, students engage in seeking creative problem-solving ways to resolve the enduring problems we face in our world today, and they learn to become members of an epistemic community of people with knowledge, leadership skills and desire to act in bringing about a more just and compassionate world. 

A Growing Program

As a relatively new program (2013), the minor in international studies has recorded many promising signs. The newly revised program approved by the faculty in spring 2020 allows students across disciplines to leverage their degree by taking advantage of a more flexible minor to further their career and academic goals. The program’s flexibility enables students to complete the program successfully without the unnecessary programmatic barriers and high-costs associated with most programs in the field of international studies.

职业选择

As an interdisciplinary program, international studies generally incorporates many facets of a liberal arts curriculum, including hands-on training that may open any number of paths to employment in:
  • 政府
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Business, Law, and Media
  • 教育
  • Multinational corporations and international program administrations
  • Military – depending on tour interests, particular skill, and experiences.

Specifically, a background in international studies can lead to jobs with the U.S. Department of State and other state and local government positions, 和平队, international organizations such as the United Nations, environmental regulation agencies and private sector jobs in banking, commerce and business.

Successful 校友 and Students

Merykokeb Belay ’17: biology-chemistry and international studies alumni with master’s in public health
Susuyu拉沙 ’19: 政治 science and international studies alumni, seeking admission into graduate school of international relations
阿切尔Kwaku ’20:
pre-med and international studies alumni, graduated summa cum laude, seeking admission into medical school
Christopher Carroll ’22: current 政治 science and international studies student interested in doing master’s and Ph.D. in international studies upon graduation
阿金: current outstanding 政治 science and international studies student