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Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
Overview
First Destination Data
Alumni Career Paths
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Internships
What to do with a degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
Sample of Occupations
Graduate School Information
Overview
The Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) Program is an interdisciplinary curriculum sponsored by the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies in conjunction with the faculty from several other departments. It is designed to provide a strong foundation in Middle Eastern studies with a specialized knowledge of Islam.
With a solid training in language, political theory and praxis, history, economics, sociology, and anthropology, the major is especially appropriate for students wishing to pursue graduate work, particularly in the field of Middle Eastern studies, or for those who wish to pursue careers dealing directly or indirectly with the Middle East.
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 Islamic and Middle Eastern 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 Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies major at Brandeis.
Islamic and Middle Eastern 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 Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies major at Brandeis.
| Year |
Company |
Title |
Industry |
| 2005 | U.S. State Department | Foreign Affairs Officer | Government |
| 2010 | Project Interchange American - Jewish Committee | Assistant Director | NPO |
| 2010 | CMI International Group, LLC | Associate - Conflict Resolution | Management Consulting |
| 2009 | International Institute of Connecticut | Matching Grant Coordinator | International Affairs |
| 2004 | Washington University | Chancellor's Fellow | Higher Ed |
| 2005 | American Friends of Bar - Ilan University | Program Coordinator | Higher Ed |
| 2008 | International Institute of Strategic Studies | Program Officer & Research Analyst | Think Tank |
| 2001 | Virginia Tech | Assistant Professor | Higher Ed |
| 2009 | Sherpa Analytics | Manager of Information Sciences | PR & Communication |
| 2010 | NewsWorks.org | Reporter | Newspaper |
| 1998 | Seattle Public Schools | Science Teacher | Education |
| 2010 | Tel Aviv University | Grant Writer | NPO 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 and 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.
What to Do with a Degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (.pdf)