Overview

Do you want to impact the world for good but don’t know how? Do you have questions about social change, poverty, conflict and public justice? International affairs students work to understand the major factors, institutions and economic forces that undergird how things happen in the world.

What careers can I pursue with an international affairs major?

Many International Affairs majors at Gordon College go on to graduate school in public health, diplomacy and law.

You will be prepared for jobs in a variety of international fields—from nonprofit work in developing countries to foreign service for the State Department—including:

International development officer

Lawyer

Foreign service officer

Nonprofit manager

Agricultural economist

Think tank analyst

Public health official

Peace Corps volunteer

International business manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

International Economics

International Political Economy

International Relations

American Foreign Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admission for Spring.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development View 127 other Bachelors in International Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application.
Schedule your admissions interview: Your admissions interview may be conducted by phone or Skype.
Send your official academic records: These must be received from all secondary school(s). For transfer applicants, all records from universities attended are also required.
Send your test scores.
Complete the International Student Finance Form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year

Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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