Bachelor of Global and International Studies

 

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Global and International Studies

Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:

  • Analytical skills in assessing and evaluating issues and trends in international relations, development, and culture
  • Attention to detail and critical observation skills
  • Creative and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve problems
  • Employment skills in international settings
  • Experience living abroad
  • Information, time and resource management
  • Knowledge in economic development, power and international relations
  • Language skills
  • Public speaking and strong interpersonal skills
  • Sensitivity, adaptability and flexibility
  • Teamwork and leadership skills: the ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project
  • Understand global strategies/global perspective, and cross cultural awareness

Areas of Employment

  • Administration
  • Advocacy
  • Business
  • Civil Service
  • Conservation
  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign Services
  • Government
  • International Development
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Lobbying
  • Media
  • Museums and Historical Sites
  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Non-Profit Sector
  • Policy Analysis
  • Politics
  • Polling
  • Public Services
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Tourism

 

Job Titles of Program Graduates

  • Business Development Representative
  • Case Processing Agent
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Global Relations and Humanitarian Diplomacy Program Officer
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Program Officer
  • Impact Assessment Analyst
  • International Affairs Policy Analyst
  • International Development Officer
  • Junior Desk Officer
  • Junior Risk Policy Officer
  • Junior Social Policy Analyst
  • Lawyer
  • Legal Officer
  • Parliamentary Affairs Analyst
  • Trade Policy Officer

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