Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Online Bachelor of Science in International Relations at Arizona State University explores how countries and non-governmental organizations interact with each other on a global scale. This program covers how the world functions politically through topics such as diplomacy, conflict, and trade. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for careers in government, international business, or nonprofit organizations.

Program Details

• The program consists of 40 classes, with each class lasting 7.5 weeks.
• The total credit hours required for the program are 120.
• The next start date for the program is 01/12/2026.

Degree Questions Answered

The International Relations (BS) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international relations, including topics such as international law, conflict resolution, globalization, and foreign policy analysis.

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum includes courses such as:

• INR 205: Perspectives on International Relations
• POS 160: Global Politics
• POS 301: Empirical Political Inquiry
• POS 401: Political Statistics

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared for careers that focus on the complexity of world affairs, including:

• Operations Research Analyst
• Statistician
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Intelligence Officer
• Lawyer
• Military Officer
• Political Science Professor
• Public Relations Manager (PR Manager)
• Regulatory Affairs Manager

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed at least 14 of the following courses:
  • Four years of math
  • Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
  • Three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics)
  • Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
  • Two years of the same second language
  • One year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Top 25% in high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the program can be estimated using the university's tuition calculator.

About the College

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University takes a transdisciplinary approach to education, with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. The college inspires students to become socially aware, critical thinkers, and global citizens.

Additional Information

• The program can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master's program, allowing students to earn a master's degree in as little as one year after completing their undergraduate degree.
• The college is home to prestigious students and faculty members, including Fulbright American Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows, MacArthur Fellows, and Nobel laureates.
• The university's diplomas do not specify whether the degree was earned online or in person.