The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is a four-year degree program that introduces students to major issues that are prevalent in the international scene. This program hones students’ critical thinking for them to understand global cultural, social, economic, political, and legal issues and the complex relationships among these issues that shape the world. Graduates of the program can work as a diplomat, political analyst, lobbyist, communication specialist, or teacher.
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Program Outcomes
Graduates are able to:
- Apply official and social diplomatic skills appropriate to varying conditions or situations;
- Articulate the concepts and principles of international relations and its various sub-disciplines attuned to scholarly inquiries using established quantitative and qualitative methods;
- Distinguish local and international humanitarian practices vis-à-vis historical and contemporary political and socio-economic developments;
- Critique contemporary international trends and issues affecting national and international transactions;
- Develop awareness of cultural diversity in local and international domains; and
- Apply official and social diplomatic skills appropriate to varying conditions or situations.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Bachelor Arts in International Studies program integrates concepts that get into the heart of human behavior, individual existence, and social community. Thus, its graduates are expected to possess:
- Negotiation skills necessary in the conduct of domestic and foreign relations and at any given job;
- Expertise in diplomacy essential in providing scholarly insights on domestic and foreign affairs;
- Skills in diplomatic, official, and social protocol;
- Strong analytical skills required in assessing socio-economic and political conditions of the country, its inter-state relations, and in giving expert opinion on socio-economic and political issues;
- Knowledge on world cultures, tourism, and geography;
- Mastery in the conduct of inter-state relations;
- Knowledge on National and World Geography;
- Proficiency in foreign language;
- Capacity to organize forums, symposia, and other events;
- Capability to manage groups and organization;
- Knowledge on local and international governance; and
- Awareness of social issues and problems.
B.A. International Studies graduates may pursue a career in the field as:
- Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary
- Consul Officer
- Protocol Officer
- Embassy Staff
- Customs Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Professional Volunteer
- Project Officer
- Philippine Representative
- International Relations Analyst
- International Development Project Officer/ Consultant / Staff
- International Lawyer