International Relations (BS)

Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in international relations explores how countries and non-governmental organizations interact with each other on a global scale. In this program, you’ll cover how the world functions politically through topics such as diplomacy, conflict and trade. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers in government, international business or nonprofit organizations.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/19/2025

Total classes: 40

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 120

International relations major courses

As an international relations major, you’ll be required to complete Political Statistics, where you’ll learn how to conduct regression, ANOVA and chi-square tests. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to take Policy Design Studio and play the role of a U.S. embassy official and address real events as they happen under the guidance of a former ambassador.

The jobs international relations majors are prepared for

Upon graduation, you’ll be well prepared for careers that focus on the complexity of world affairs, including operations research analyst, statistician, business intelligence analyst and more. You’ll also be equipped to pursue further education and advanced career pathways in policy or law school. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Business Intelligence Analysts

Growth: 35.2%
Salary: $103,500

Data Scientists

Growth: 35.2%
Salary: $103,500

Intelligence Analysts

Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280

Lawyers

Growth: 7.5%
Salary: $135,740

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other

Growth: %
Salary: $0

Operations Research Analysts

Growth: 22.5%
Salary: $85,720

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $83,770

Public Relations Managers

Growth: 5.9%
Salary: $129,430

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620

Statisticians

Growth: 31.6%
Salary: $98,920