Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [International Studies] From Oglethorpe University

The bachelor in International Studies at Oglethorpe University - International Study Centre is part politics, part economic, part foreign language, part cultural study: the International Studies major is truly interdisciplinary, providing students with a rock-solid foundation for careers in an increasingly globalized world.

Along with a broad overview of international relations, you can also choose a specific location to study in detail. Oglethorpe offers particular strengths in the area of Asian politics, with a number of courses devoted to European and Latin American politics and history as well.

Make sure your passport is up-to-date, as every International Studies major is required to study abroad. Thanks to Oglethorpe’s partnerships with a variety of overseas learning institutions, you’ll have a number of affordable, accessible options for life-changing adventures and world exploration.

Life After Oglethorpe

A degree in International Studies is a great preparation for careers in business, education, government service, international banking and finance, nonprofit organizations and NGOs and law.

• Interested in working for the Foreign Service? A degree in International Studies is an excellent first step.

• Many graduates also go on to pursue a Master in International Affairs, further enhancing their career prospects.

• One alum attended the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins, and is now a Foreign Service officer specializing in China. Another attended the Joseph Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and is now a research consultant at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Another is an archivist for the state of Mississippi. Yet another is training to become a police officer.