UGA Specific Information for International Affairs

International Affairs is the comprehensive study of global issues of importance in the contemporary world. The focus in this field is on topics such as war and peace, globalization and economic development, as well as domestic and international politics and economics. The major is divided into two subfields: comparative politics and international relations. Comparative politics is the study of domestic politics in developed and developing countries and the different ways that countries deal with global issues. International relations studies how countries relate and interact with one another, as well as with multinational entities, as they deal with global issues.



Class of 2022 Career Outcomes for International Affairs*

** Includes Self-Employed


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SKILLS acquired with your degree

Critical Thinking

  • Understanding complex factors within problems
  • Perceiving patterns/structures
  • Comparing/contrasting interpretations
  • Assessing cultural differences
  • Assessing conflicting viewpoints

Communication

  • Analytical writing
  • Editing
  • Drafting documents
  • Summarizing and presenting information
  • Public speaking
  • Language proficiency
  • Strong writing skills

Research

  • Defining problems
  • Formulating and assessing hypotheses
  • Gathering and analyzing information
  • Using original sources
  • Understanding cultural contexts
  • Interpreting data
  • Evaluating evidence and results
  • Reading critically

SAMPLE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • White House Fellows
  • U.S. State Department
  • International labor organizations (e.g. AFL-CIO)
  • U.S. or State Congress
  • Research Institutes/Think Tanks (e.g. Brookings Institute, Urban Institute)
  • International development and relief (e.g. Freedom House, AED, USAID)
  • Environmental organization (e.g. EPA, PIRC, Green Peace)
  • Educational programs (e.g. Summerbridge)
  • Financial services (e.g. The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association)
  • Consulting firms (e.g. Drum Cussac Inc.)
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Intelligence and National Security (e.g. Intellibridge.com, CIA)
  • Political Action Committees (PACs) (e.g. American Israeli PAC)
  • Government consulting (e.g. DFI, SAIC)
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (e.g. Search for Common Ground)

TIPS

  • Develop linguistic skills. Become fluent in a second and third language.
  • Demonstrate intercultural competency, sensitivity, and tolerance.
  • Gain experience communicating with people from other cultures. Seek opportunities to interact with international students on campus or in your community.
  • Study abroad, work abroad, or travel to a foreign country while in school to develop language skills and international competency.
  • Commit to a continuous study of host country’s language.
  • Develop a good understanding of etiquette and business practices in country of target.
  • Look for temporary or volunteer positions abroad.
  • Obtain daily papers in target city to determine international and national news, business features, real estate markets, and community calendars.
  • Get your foot in the door through domestic positions because many international employers promote current employees to international positions.
  • Develop traits such as creativity, initiative, tenacity, a willingness to take risks, an adventurous spirit, and a sense of humor.
  • In general, international positions are competitive and difficult to obtain. Be proactive in developing the skills and experiences that will prepare you for an overseas job.
  • Be very planful about building an international career. It takes time to develop a set of skills and experiences that will prepare you for an overseas job.
  • Learn about international travel regulations including the specific visa requirements for the country you’re traveling to and the jobs you’ll be working in.
  • Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. To search, select “groups” under the “interests” tab. Also, review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.

Interested in graduate school? Find current information on getting into graduate school at UGA’s Career Center webpage.

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2022 International Affairs majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Acquia Global Development Representative
AIESEC United States Head of Volunteers
American Foreign Policy Council Research Fellow and Program Officer
AmeriCorps Fellow
Apollo Technical Account Manager/Recruiter
ATL Colorectal Surgery P.C. Medical Assistant
Bain & Company Associate Consultant
Ballast Research Associate - Communications Advisory
Beech Haven Church Office Administrator
Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. Real Estate Legal Assistant
Brunet-García Advertising Public Health Communications Intern
Burr and Forman Law Firm Case Support Specialist
CMSPI Payments Analyst
Cobbler Union Sales Associate
Community of Madrid Auxiliary
Cornerstone Government Affairs Policy Intern
Cowsert Heath Legal Intern
Crossroads Campaign Solutions Associate
DC Office of the Attorney General Legal & Victim Witness Services Internship
Dear Asian Youth Social Media Director
Deloitte Business Analyst
Deloitte Government and Public Service Analyst
Deloitte Analyst
Deloitte Government and Public Service Analyst - Enabling Areas Rotational Program
Deloitte GPS Analyst
Deloitte Analyst I
Egon Zehnder Business Analyst
Empower College and Career Center High School Social Studies Teacher
English for Everybody English Teacher
EY Account Executive
EY English Teacher
Fragomen Business Immigration Analyst
Fragomen Business Immigration Analyst
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Fulbright Spain English Teaching Assistant
G Squared Funding, LLC Client Relations Manager
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Intern
Georgia Department of Revenue Revenue Agent
Georgia Public Defender Council Youth Defense Initiative Project Assistant
GlobalMed Logistix Logistics Specialist
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Fiscal Policy Analyst
Heart of Oregon Corps Corps Member
High Museum of Art Assistant to Chief Curator and Director of Collections and Exhibitions
HSA Associates Research Assistant
International Republican Institute External Affairs Program Associate
International Rescue Committee Immigration Legal Assistant
Itineris Functional Analyst
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies Undergraduate Research Fellow
John Hancock Internal Sales Consultant
KPMG Tax Associate
KPMG Associate
KPMG Associate
KPMG Trade and Customs Intern
Kresky Law Project Assistant
McKinsey & Company Business Analyst
Mercado Global Development Associate
MovementForward, Inc. Partnership and Outreach Organizer
Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Congressional Leadership Development Program Fellow
National 4-H Council Well-Being and Equity Consultant
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Analyst
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Corporate Analyst
Noah Kallard LLC Legal Assistant
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Nuci's Space Public Relations Communications Manager
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp Public Policy Intern
Oracle Business Development Consultant
Oracle Business Development Representative
Premiere Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Medical Assistant
ProCare Therapy Account Executive
Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm P.C. Legal Assistant
Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Human Rights Education Intern
Sair Sight Organizer
Sherry Campbell Legal Assistant
Signal Mountain Lodge Host
Southern States Architectural Sales Manufacturers Product Specialist
Speed Seta Martin Attorneys At Law Clerk
SPK Consulting, LLC President
State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General Paralegal
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Senior Assistant
The Manely Firm Junior Paralegal
Troutman Pepper Strategies Public Affairs and Legislative Session Intern
Turning Point USA Leadership Program Administrator
U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Intern
United States Senate Office of Raphael Warnock Northeast Georgia Outreach Representative
US Air Force Security Specialist
US Army Second Lieutenant
US Department of Treasury Economic Analyst
US House of Representatives Staff Assistant
Venn Strategies Client Services Associate
Vinson & Elkinn Student Intern
Warnock for U.S. Senate Communications Intern
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*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2022 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2022 International Affairs majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
American University Data Science, MS
ATP Flight School Commercial Airplane Rating, Not Specified
Augusta University Medicine/Pubic Health, MD/MPH
Charleston School of Law Law, JD
Charleston School of Law Law, JD
City University of New York Law, JD
Georgetown University Security Studies, MA
Georgia Institute of Technology Cybersecurity, MS
Georgia Institute of Technology Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management, MS
Georgia Southern University Higher Education Administration, Not Specified
Georgia State University Business and Health Management, Master's
Georgia State University Public Administration, Not Specified
Gonzaga University Law, JD
Johns Hopkins University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
King'S College Emerging Economies and International Development, MS
London School of Economics and Political Science Development Management, MS
London School of Economics and Political Science European and International Public Policy, MSc
Mercer University Law, JD
Mercer University Law, JD
Mercer University Law, JD
New York University International Relations, MA
Oklahoma City University Law, JD
Sciences Po Human Rights and Humanitarian Action, BS/MS
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Law, JD
University of Denver Global Environmental Sustainability, MA
University of Florida Law, JD
University of Georgia Health Administration, Master's
University of Georgia Political Sci and Int Affairs, Master's
University of Georgia International Policy, Master's
University of Georgia International Policy, Master's
University of Georgia International Policy, Master's
University of Georgia International Policy, Master's
University of Georgia Public Administration, Master's
University of Georgia Public Administration, Not Specified
University of Georgia Public Administration, Not Specified
University of Georgia Public Administration, Not Specified
University of Georgia Public Administration, Not Specified
University of Georgia Public Administration and Policy, MPA
University of Georgia Public Administration and Policy, MPA
University of Georgia Public Administration and Policy, MPA
University of Georgia Public Administration and Policy, MPA
University of Georgia Public Health, Not Specified
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Kansas Law, JD
University of Texas - Dallas Not Specified
University of Virginia Law, JD
University of West Georgia Public Administration, MPA
Vanderbilt University Law, JD
Vanderbilt University Law, JD
William and Mary Law, JD
* denotes no responses received.