Career Options for Majors Career Options for Majors Graduates with majors in political science and international studies pursue a variety of careers. Some pursue specialized graduate education before entering a career, and some enter the job market after completing the B.A. degree. Our major programs, supplemented by a careful selection of general education and elective courses, provides a broadly valuable mix of skills, knowledge, and perspectives to begin a career. Political science provides essential background for those who later wish to pursue the study of law and its practice. Business leaders in a mixed economy need a thorough knowledge of government, international politics, and public policy.
Political science offers much as a foundation for a career in management.
Students with B.A.'s often begin in management trainee positions, or seek a graduate M.B.A. degree. Many political science majors hold positions in business. Governments at all levels hire political science B. A. graduates for professional positions. Some jobs will require graduate study in public administration or public policy analysis. Journalism and Public Relations.