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Internships
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International and Global Studies
Overview
First Destination Data
Alumni Career Paths
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Internships
What to do with a degree in International and Global Studies
Sample of Occupations
Graduate School Information
Overview
Brandeis' unique program in International and Global Studies (IGS) offers special opportunities to comprehend the rapidly changing world. It helps students understand what "globalization" means not just in economic and political terms, but also what it means for individuals, for nations and cultures, and for the environment.
First Destination Data
The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. Click here to download a sortable spreadsheet listing the first destination graduate programs and employment opportunities that International and Global Studies alumni from the classes of 2008-2012 secured within six months of graduation.
The diverse list is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as an International and Global Studies major at Brandeis.
International and Global Studies Alumni
The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. The list represents a wide array of professions, which is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as an International and Global Studies major at Brandeis.
| Year | Title | Company | Industry |
| 2012 | Program Implementer | Chiedza Child Care Centre | Civic & Social Organization |
| 2011 | Search Advisor | Groe Advisors LLC | Staffing and Recruiting |
| 2010 | Associate Director of Online Media | The Middle East Media Research Institute | International Affairs |
| 2010 | Research Associate | International Monetary Fund | Financial Services |
| 2010 | Law Clerk | U.S. Department of Commerce | Legal Services |
| 2009 | Webmaster and Admin. Assistant | Online Media | |
| 2009 | Resident Russian Translator | Visible Technologies | Law Practice |
| 2009 | Special Education Associate Teacher | Prospect Hill Academy Charter School | Primary/Secondary Education |
| 2008 | Sustainability Research Associate | IPAI Global L3C | |
| 2008 | Executive Director | Millennium Campus Network | Nonprofit Organization Management |
| 2008 | Grant Writer | MAB Community Services | Media Production |
| 2008 | Senior Research Analyst | The Nielsen Company | Marketing and Advertising |
| 2007 | Clinician | The Guidance Center | Mental Health Care |
| 2007 | Media Buyer | RM Royal Media | Internet Technologies |
| 2007 | Director, Public Diplomacy | Australian Consulate General New York | International Affairs |
| 2007 | Global HIV/AIDS & Health Program Officer | Heartland Alliance | International Trade and Development |
| 2006 | Product Manager | American Express | Financial Services |
| 2005 | Investment Analyst | Edoma Partners | Investment Management |
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Your program of study at Brandeis University provides both field-specific knowledge and a broad range of transferable skills, abilities and knowledge that are sought after by all employers in all fields and enhance your experience and success in the world of work. To identify additional skills and abilities you have developed through coursework, activities and work, take TypeFocus.
Internships
In addition to you coursework, internships can be extremely beneficial as you develop academic and professional skills. The Brandeis Internship Exchange is an easy and convenient online tool for you to find and share real internship opportunities. Just log on with your UNET ID and use the advanced search to identify majors' internships.