Bachelor of International Studies (Global Security)
Bachelor of International Studies (Global Security)
Are you ready to meet the challenges, opportunities and diversity of a dynamic and every-changing global environment? A degree in international studies will guide you toward a multitude of careers across the globe: from policy making in China to community development in South America. If you’re passionate about international affairs…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Are you ready to meet the challenges, opportunities and diversity of a dynamic and every-changing global environment?
A degree in international studies will guide you toward a multitude of careers across the globe: from policy making in China to community development in South America. If you’re passionate about international affairs and cultural diversity, this course will help prepare you for a versatile and imaginative future.
During your studies, you will build a strong understanding of intercultural, social and political issues and how to address them. You have the opportunity to select a specialisation stream, with three to choose from:
Global Security
What are the international security challenges that leaders face, and how can communication, strategy and policy help manage this?
Your career in International Studies
A career in International Studies prepares you for work across a range of diverse fields, including diplomacy, international aid and development, politics, defence and security, human rights law and communications.
You may also decide to pursue general international studies, instead build knowledge in global history, politics and economics, learn about social theory, risk, and human rough the core and elective subjects you select, you’ll develop professional skills in international relations, diplomacy, business, and humanitarian policy. You’ll learn from experienced professionals and academics who share their knowledge, research, experience and contacts to help you prepare for a varied and exciting global career.
In second and third years, you will have the opportunity to undertake an internship with an international organisation either in Australia or overseas, and be offered the chance to join exchange programs and study tours.
RMIT graduates possess the initiative, independence, language and entrepreneurial skills to handle the challenges of working and managing within culturally diverse environments.
A global career
Learn on the job through overseas internships and develop professional skills in international relations, cultural communications, diplomacy, business and humanitarian policy.
Studies in this degree are designed to prepare you for an illustrious career in a range of fields across the globe. You will study a wide assortment of subjects, ranging from developing a strong understanding of social and political issues through to humanitarian policy making. Taught by established leaders of industry, you will graduate with the knowledge you need to work in any number of fields, creating change and influencing global organisations and relationships.
Career
Be prepared for careers with an international focus in a range of local and overseas organisations, including governments, businesses, NGOs and community organisations.
As a graduate, you will have knowledge of international systems and global processes, cross-cultural negotiation and management, and strategic and ethical leadership.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
