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INTERDISCIPLINARY
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
WITH AN EMPHASIS IN
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Opportunities
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University of Oklahoma's Interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree
with an emphasis in International Relations provides a broad understanding
of world affairs from a variety of perspectives: political,
social, economic, historical, geographical and philosophical.
This program can be tailored to meet individual needs by selecting
from a wide range of courses in political science, communications,
history, human relations, geography, economics, and management.
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completing the OU interdisciplinary international relations program
are potentially qualified, depending on prior work and academic
experience, to successfully compete for the following types of jobs.
Any job that requires an understanding on a global scale can be
the focus of your degree. This degree enhances an individual's
competence in the following jobs. (NOTE: This list is
illustrative not all-inclusive.) |
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U.S. Government and Politics
Congressional
Staff
State Department: Foreign Service and Civil Service careers
Staff within every department of the Executive Branch
U.S. Information Agency |
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Local, State and Federal Public Agencies
with International Concerns
Program,
fiscal, research, systems, personnel or budget analyst
Senior Legislative Analyst
Ombudsman
Environmental Planner
Community Development/Relations Specialist
Research Associate
Governmental Affairs Officer
Immigration and Naturalization Service |
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US Military
Military
attaché
Security Council staff/liaison
Partnership for Peace staff
Foreign Affairs Officer
Intelligence Officer
Public Affairs/Command Information Officer |
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International Organizations
International
Monetary Fund-IMF
World Bank-IBSRD
General Agreement of Tariff and Trade-GATT
International Energy Agency (IEA)
United Nations agencies (worldwide) |
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Policy and Research Organizations
Think
tanks
Rand Corporation
Hudson Institute
Pacific Institute
Brookings Institute
Heritage Foundations |
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Humanitarian, Aid
and Relief Organizations
Peace
Corps
American and International Red Cross
Amnesty International
Church-affiliated humanitarian groups
Habitat for Humanity International
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International Business
and Industry
International
marketing, trade, investment, asset and management
Consulting services for industrial, office and other real estate
acquisitions in international settings
International consulting and training in ISO 9000 and engineering
best practices
Advertising, information, media, printing and publishing
Agriculture
Banking, finance, human resources, insurance, legal and management
consulting
Commercial, industrial and infrastructure products (aircraft,
automotive, building materials
construction equipment, fuels, manufacturing machinery & process
control, power, raw
materials, and textiles)
Commercial, industrial, and infrastructure services (construction,
energy, and engineering)
Environmental consulting, training and software: ISO 14001
EMS and waste minimization projects
Import and export
Consumer products-(apparel, appliances, cleaning products, cosmetics,
packaged food,
leisure and sporting)
Professional recruitment and placement for international companies
Relocation services and counseling
International franchiser
Provider of International au pair's or nanny's
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Technology and Science
Computers,
electronics, high tech, and telecommunications products and services
Computer services, internet services, software design and website
design
Scientific and medial products and services
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Sports and Entertainment
Sporting
organizations (Olympics, international events, clubs and teams)
Hospitality
Performance organizations (entertainment tours, facilities, public
relations, etc.)
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Trade, Travel and Tourism
Trade
shows, exhibits, conferences, conventions
Cruise lines
Travel agencies
Chambers of Commerce
Tourist Boards |
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International Opportunities
in the Arts
Arts
Organizations
Commercial Sector
Internships
Libraries
Museums
Presenting Organizations
Publications
Public Sector Grants and Commissions
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Education
International
schools at all levels
International programs of US schools
Student and faculty exchange programs
International education associations
Teacher or curriculum specialist in academic areas related to international
relations
UNEVOC (UNESCO's International Project on Technical and Vocational
Education)
World Wildlife Foundation |
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Other International
Organizations
Rotary International
Kiwanis International
Toastmaster International
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