Careers in International Affairs

Careers in International Affairs

Where Do You Work With An International Affairs Degree?

Training in international affairs prepares you to solve problems through diplomacy, defense and development work.  Research from the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (an organization of international affairs graduate schools) indicates that graduates enter the following sectors:

Public sector:  public sector employees handle a variety of responsibilities that are vital to society's stability.

Mulitilateral sector:  multilateral organizations are tasked with responsibilities that no country addresses alone.

Non-Governmental sector:  organizations in this sector are called a variety of names including non-profit, not-for-profit, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Private sector:  the private sector consists of for-profit companies that are independent from the state.