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Career pathways and opportunities for Global Affairs majors
Considering a degree in Global Affairs? Here, you’ll find information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and the in-demand skills you’ll develop as a Global Affairs major. You’ll also learn steps you can take as a Global Affairs student to maximize career opportunities.
The study of Global Affairs prepares you for jobs that involve people skills and an understanding of cultural differences.
the interconnectedness, difference, and diversity of a global society, including the ways global issues are influenced by individual or collective responsibilities within a global society
the global nature of local problems, issues, ideas, and actions
the substantive issues within world regions and cross-cutting global themes offered in Global Affairs concentrations, including major concepts and theories used in concentrations to investigate, analyze, or make predictions
Act with a global mindset: Apply values, ethics, identity, social justice perspective, intercultural skills, and sense of responsibility to decision-making
Design, use, or maintain databases and software applications, such as geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and artificial intelligence tools
Articulate the global nature of local problems, issues, ideas, and actions
Recognize and integrate multiple perspectives and positions in devising analytical, practical, or creative responses to global issues
Use major concepts and theories used in Global Affairs to investigate, analyze, or make predictions about substantive issues within world regions and cross-cutting global
Develop and test theories about substantive regional and global issues, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources
International Business (management, marketing, advertising)
International or economic development
Policy-making and analysis
News, journalism
Human Rights
Diplomacy, peacekeeping, civil service, and foreign service work with overseas aid agencies, intelligence and law enforcement agencies
Law
To best prepare to enter or advance in your career field of interest, prioritize gaining specialized knowledge and experiences most valued by employers. This might include internships, on- or off-campus jobs, research experience, a minor, or a certification.
Become fluent in a second or third language.
Study or intern abroad through Mason’s Global Education Office. Seek an international internship to demonstrate your ability to work in a different country
Intern or volunteer at relevant social service agencies to gain experience and demonstrate interest if you want to be involved with human services.
Apply to the Global Politics Fellows program at Mason for on-the-job training in transnational or international fields through approved internship programs