The International Studies Program provides students with an education that expands their knowledge about the people of the world, international events and the socio-economic and socio-political background of global events. To this end, it combines regional studies and the study of international problems viewed from an interdisciplinary point of view. Special attention is paid to new training activities, including global perspectives in thematic courses. International Studies is an interdisciplinary program in which experts' study global issues in such disciplines as anthropology, economics, history, political science, geography, foreign languages, English and art. Students choose a coursework that focuses on a key topic and geographical region. Cultural knowledge will be developed through in-depth study of foreign languages.

Who is this program intended for:

• The desire to make studying abroad an integral part of your higher education;

• Propensity to learn new languages;

• Aptitude for economics and quantitative thinking;

• Strive to contribute to solving the current world problems;

• Appreciation for the diversity of the world's cultures;

• Interest in interdisciplinary and comparative study of international problems.

There are several core components in IS major:

• Passing the basic courses is the major;

• Learning one language (or two);

• Study abroad;

• Introduction to International Studies;

• Comparative politics;

• international relations;

• Principles of macroeconomics;

• Completion of a graduation seminar or thesis.

As the world shrinks, opportunities for international degrees are expanding. After earning a degree in international studies, you can do anything from international policy development to charity work and teaching English as a second language in another country. Graduates of international courses continue their international careers in governments, corporations, non-governmental organizations, charitable organizations and educational institutions. Because the result of learning is:

• apply interdisciplinary approaches for critical analysis of issues of global importance;

• Demonstrate reading, speaking and writing skills in a second language at a general professional level;

• Expand cross-cultural knowledge through international experience and regional studies;

• Gain insight into global issues through an interdisciplinary perspective encompassing language, culture, history, economics and politics;

• Understand and appreciate different points of view and use different methods with critical understanding;

• To develop a cultural, economic, historical and political understanding of the role of the states in the world;

• Gain experience in a specific subject area in the field of international studies.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the second course in a language other than English;

• Develop research experience in the field of international studies;

• Develop strong analytical, critical thinking and communication skills.

Career opportunities:

• International Banker;

• International Economist;

• International professor.

International training provides many opportunities for future careers in various fields. If students show a sincere interest in global processes, then this program is for them.