The International Relations minor familiarizes students with foundational issues, models, and theories of international relations including broad understanding of the major issues in the politics and policies of other countries. Coursework in the minor emphasizes analytical skills, problem solving, and effective communication regarding complex global political and policy issues. An International Relations minor helps students make sense of the geopolitical issues and increasingly globalized political systems as preparation for careers within the business sector, government and non-governmental agencies, the public policy realm, and non-governmental/non-profit organizations, and other institutions.
