Foreign Service/International Development
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:52 am
I recently graduated with a major in Business Administration and I'm considering which graduate school route to take.
I'm currently applying to Peace Corps and hope to volunteer for 2 years in a business development project abroad. After graduate school, I would like to work in either a foreign service field (e.g. Foreign Service Officer) or in international development (World Bank, UN, NGOs, etc). My primarily reason for wanting to go graduate school is future career advancement.
After two years in Peace Corps and/or work experience- here are two routes that I am considering:
1) JD - International Law (I think that a law degree would be helpful in the diplomatic field and the course work itself is useful, but I have no interest in practicing law. Considering its expense and rather intense coursework.. is it worth it to go for the degree but not practice?)
2) MBA + MIA - Master in Business Administration and a Master in International Affairs/International Relations--- this program will take 3 years to complete (is MBA worth getting if my undergraduate degree is also in business? MIA degree by itself looks like an entry degree to me and not necessarily an advancement degree once you are in the field).
I appreciate any of your tips, suggestions, and ideas!
Thanks in advance!
I'm currently applying to Peace Corps and hope to volunteer for 2 years in a business development project abroad. After graduate school, I would like to work in either a foreign service field (e.g. Foreign Service Officer) or in international development (World Bank, UN, NGOs, etc). My primarily reason for wanting to go graduate school is future career advancement.
After two years in Peace Corps and/or work experience- here are two routes that I am considering:
1) JD - International Law (I think that a law degree would be helpful in the diplomatic field and the course work itself is useful, but I have no interest in practicing law. Considering its expense and rather intense coursework.. is it worth it to go for the degree but not practice?)
2) MBA + MIA - Master in Business Administration and a Master in International Affairs/International Relations--- this program will take 3 years to complete (is MBA worth getting if my undergraduate degree is also in business? MIA degree by itself looks like an entry degree to me and not necessarily an advancement degree once you are in the field).
I appreciate any of your tips, suggestions, and ideas!
Thanks in advance!