Brandeis | GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Focus on Careers:
GLOBAL STUDIES Global Studies graduate study at Brandeis provides a broad perspective of
global institutions, critical issues, and the complex ways that globalization
affects specific regions and countries. Students are prepared to be global
thinkers in business, education, government, and the non-profit sector. Global
Studies students can pursue international careers in the U.S. or abroad by
building upon skills such as functional expertise, language ability, or experience
overseas. Careers are varied and may include working for the federal
government, international service agencies, English-language teaching positions,
multinational corporations, or employment in non-profit organizations.
POSSIBLE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT
BEYOND BRANDEIS
Communications and media
Culture and globalization
Diplomacy
Economic development
English-language teaching
Foreign service
Global environment
Politics
Social justice
Global health
Higher education
International philanthropy
International relations
Non-governmental
organizations (ngos)
Marketing and Development Associate – Jewish
Family Services
Assistant Director of Wellesley Fund – Wellesley
College
Counselor – Access to Language
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GSAS alumni have gone on to a variety of careers
including:
Leadership
Communication
Language skills
Organization
Critical evaluation
Cultural sensitivity
Global competency
Knowledge of social structures
Service Coordinator – Massachusetts Migrant
Education Program
Project Associate – Center for Leadership and
Management Sciences for Health
English Instructor - SENA Bilingüe at Ministerio del
Trabajo Colombia
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
To learn more about the field and career options in
Global Studies, please visit:
English International
english-international.com
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL)
tesol.org
Going Global
online.goinglobal.com
International Development Organizations
devdir.org
US Department of State Careers for Graduate
Students
careers.state.gov/students
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ Career
Services office
helps you explore career options and acquire job-search skills
while at Brandeis and as you prepare to enter the workforce.
Connect with us:
brandeis.edu/gsas/career
gsascareers@brandeis.edu