International Studies: Global Resources & Development
Program Overview
Build your international IQ.
We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Professionals in business, economics, government, human services and other fields work frequently across borders to address the challenges that face our global community.
In this program, you will learn about international political, economic and social issues, become proficient in a foreign language, and develop expertise in a region of the globe that interests you. You will also spend at least 12 weeks abroad immersed in an international culture.
Students can concentrate their studies on international relations, global resources and development, or international economics and business.
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy international travel
- Like to learn about other cultures
- Are interested in global issues
- Want to work internationally
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Foreign services professional
- Businessperson
- Employee for a governmental agency or nongovernmental organization (NGO)
- International relations specialist
- Humanitarian
- Consultant
- Teacher
- Peace Corp volunteer
- Lawyer (with additional education)
- International economics professional
- Journalist
- Diplomat
- Officer in the U.S. military
Program Outline
Careers:
- Foreign services professional
- Businessperson
- Employee for a governmental agency or nongovernmental organization (NGO)
- International relations specialist
- Humanitarian
- Consultant
- Teacher
- Peace Corp volunteer
- Lawyer (with additional education)
- International economics professional
- Journalist
- Diplomat
- Officer in the U.S. military
Other:
- Students can concentrate their studies on international relations, global resources and development, or international economics and business.
- Students will spend at least 12 weeks abroad immersed in an international culture.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
