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DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts
CAREER IDEAS
Bi-lingual Technical Writer, Communications Specialist, Corporate Sponsorship Manager, Cultural Affairs Manager, Diplomat, FBI/CIA Agent, Foreign Services Officer, Government Worker, Intelligence Agent, International Banker, International Financial Analyst, Lawyer, Marketing Analyst, Nonprofit Manager, Political Risk Analyst, Politician
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
Gregory Swedberg, Department Chair
1 (914) 323-5216
gregory.swedberg@mville.edu
Since the end of the Cold War and the rise of globalization, our world has become smaller. Nations are ever more dependent on each other and traditional boundaries between domestic and international affairs have eroded. Our lives at home, both individually and collectively, are inextricably linked to international developments, and individuals with the skills to participate in this new, multinational landscape are increasingly valued in both the public and private sphere. The International Studies (INS) Program at Manhattanville combines the study of economics, political science, and history with the insights of sociology and psychology to prepare you for this global world. Courses in comparative literature and culture lend further depth to your understanding of international affairs. You will have the opportunity to study at least one foreign language that will prepare you for a career in government, business, international organizations, or other professions. Many INS majors find internships with international and non-profit organizations in New York City and beyond. Some recent examples include the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF), the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica at the UN Office in New York, the Mexico-Israel Chamber of Commerce in Mexico City, and WINGSWorldQuest, a non-profit organization that recognizes and supports visionary women who are advancing scientific inquiry and environmental conservation.
Manhattanville’s International Studies Program is flexible: While you will build a basic knowledge of the political, economic and cultural aspects of global issues, you will also have room to select a concentration reflecting your own interests. You can focus on a particular area of the world, on global economic and political issues, or even design your own course of study.
Gregory Swedberg, Professor of Latin American History and Director of the Center for Global and International Studies provides an overview of the department, classes, job opportunities, and more!
