Earn your BA in International Relations

International relations seeks to understand relationships among nations and other global actors, such the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Students gain a fundamental understanding of the world order and also develop focused expertise by completing requirements for one of the “tracks” in the field. International Relations provides outstanding preparation for work in the diplomatic service, multinational corporations, intelligence organizations, international associations, think tanks, global public health agencies, or transnational media organizations

International relations tracks

International relations students complete one of the following five tracks, each of which requires 18–19 semester hours of coursework. Students who would like to declare the major in international relations before deciding on a track may declare the open track for advising purposes. They should talk with an advisor and decide on a track as soon as possible.

• Conflict and Foreign Policy Track
• International Business and Economic Relations Track
• Regional Politics and Relationships Track
• Transnational Issues Track
• Self-Defined Track