Cleveland State University

The major is designed to give students the opportunity to engage in a multidisciplinary study of the variety of subjects concerned with international affairs. International Relations is the study of interactions among the various actors that participate in international politics, including states, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations.

WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?

The major offers a number of advantages to students seeking entry placement in domestic and overseas private-sector firms, and nongovernmental organizations where a premium is placed on knowledge of economic and political practices in other cultures. It also provides an excellent foundation for more specialized graduate study in international studies, and for taking entry-level examinations into international service. Examples of careers in International Relations: Government, Think Tanks, Global Business, Nongovernmental Organizations, CIA Employee, Entrepreneur, Journalist, Plans and Review Officer, USA, Press Officer, US Embassy, Foreign Service Agent, Teacher, Policy Analyst.

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?

International Relations majors learn how to: Carefully and accurately analyze texts and ideas; apply qualitative and quantitative methods to real world problems; think critically about complex issues; research, digest, and utilize data from a variety of sources; communicate ideas clearly and effectively in writing and speech; engage with other viewpoints in a balanced and nuanced manner; understand and engage with a variety of nations and cultures from around the world.

LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

Students must demonstrate mastery in a major world language of relevance to their concentration comparable to that obtained from two years of college-level instruction. Competence may be demonstrated by examination.