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International Affairs

As the countries of the world have become more economically, socially and politically interdependent, governments and businesses have increased the demand for people with the skills and knowledge to cross cultural boundaries.

THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

ADD MUSCLE TO YOUR MAJOR. With a double major or minor in a foreign language, you can increase your marketability, whether it's for employment or graduate school.

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AN ALL-IN-ONE MAJOR. Marquette's interdisciplinary major in international affairs combines the strengths of the university's departments in Political Science and Economics, along with coursework in history, philosophy, theology and anthropology to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to cross borders and work with diverse cultures.

BROADEN YOUR EXPERTISE. You can choose among many subfield specializations: area studies (Asian, European, Latin American or Third World); cross-cultural studies (foreign language courses in civilization and culture); international communication; international economic relations; international political–military relations or peace studies.

STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE. Learn not only from our distinguished faculty, but also from visiting international scholars who will keep you on top of international affairs as they share their own research, experiences and insights with you in the classroom.

GET THE WORLD VIEW. Spend a semester or a summer studying in another country, or, if you choose to stay stateside, head to New York for a two-week program at the United Nations headquarters, where you can observe international relations in action and meet with diplomats.

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Suggested curriculum

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Freshman

Comparative Politics
International Politics
Growth of Western Civilization I & II
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
Science and Nature Elective
Introduction to Theology
Foreign Language I & II
Natural Science Elective

Sophomore

Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistics
Literature Elective
Philosophy of Human Nature
Foreign Language III & IV
Literature Elective
Math, Logic or Computer Science Elective

Junior

International Economic Issues
International Law
International Organization
Politics of the World Economy
Diverse Cultures Elective
Theory of Ethics
Philosophy Elective
Two Theology Electives

Senior

Four Subfield Electives
Senior Seminars in International Affairs and in World Conflict and Security
Senior Experience
Electives

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT

In addition to law and graduate school, Marquette's international affairs grads, because of their knowledge base and research, communication and multicultural skills, are attractive to employers in such areas as: