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Bachelor of

International Relations & Diplomacy

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is International Relations & Diplomacy?
  • What do IR&D majors study?
  • What jobs do IR&D graduates have?

What is International Relations?

International Relations is often described as political science on a global scale. It also encompasses communication, economics, and business aspects.

The program covers topics in diplomacy, which includes negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication techniques.

Admissions

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Florida: http://www.schiller.edu/contact-us

Heidelberg: hei_admissions@schiller.edu

Paris: par_admissions@schiller.edu

Madrid: mad_admissions@schiller.edu

What Do International Relations Majors Study?

Political Science

  • Political systems and behavior
  • Process and organization of government including elections, parties and pressure groups
  • Types of political systems and governments in the 21st century

Selected Subjects

Diplomacy

  • Public speaking
  • Intercultural communication
  • Business communication
  • Multinational enterprises
  • Psychology
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Foreign policy
  • Responsibilities of diplomats to foreign governments and their own
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Conflict resolution methods

The degree combines political science, economics, history, business, and language.

American system offers flexibility for dual degree or option to delay choice of program.

Areas

of Study

Economics

History and

Foreign Language

  • Foundations in economics and theory
  • International economic policies and institutions
  • International trade and finance
  • Economic development

Schiller requires two semesters of history and four semester of foreign language.

Where Do IR Grads Work?

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Job Titles

  • Director of Media Relations
  • Strategic Advisor
  • Agriculture and Climate Specialist
  • Program Manager

Organizations

United Nations

World Trade Organization

Amnesty International

Government

Government Agencies

  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Commerce
  • Department of State
  • Military
  • Agency for International Development
  • Peace Corps
  • Information Agencies

Career Paths

and jobs

Business

Positions Include

  • Account Executive
  • International Bank Manager
  • International Product Manager
  • Marketing Manager

Top multi-national companies employ International Relations graduates in a wide range of positions.

A degree in International Relations gives Schiller graduates many options for both domestic and international careers.

Some grads go on to work in a variety of fields, or to pursue a master's degree in law, business, economics, or political science.

Law

Diplomacy

Some students choose to do a bachelor's degree in International Relations before going on to study for advanced training in law and diplomacy.

Schiller International University

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