Careers

APSIA students and alumni are ready for the global marketplace.

They are trained to lead. They gain practical experience working in international, multicultural teams. They know how to communicate in-depth analyses clearly and succinctly. Their flexible training enables them to excel even as they move into new positions.

 

What can you do with an International Affairs degree?

Understand the economic, security, and political factors shaping the world.

Collaborate successfully with constituents and colleagues from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Monitor developments around the world, identify challenges, and recommend ways to address them.

Solve problems, drawing upon the knowledge of the historical, cultural, political, economic, and other factors that cause them.

Be ready for the jobs of the future. Explore all that you can do with an APSIA degree.

In 2022, APSIA graduates found full-time positions in:

Master the underlying principles of this interconnected world.

Be a change-maker.
Make a difference.

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Australian National University
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Leah Rheinberger's path to climate policy

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Australian National University
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Annette Zou: From global impact to superpower sustainability

Annette Zou’s journey is as diverse as her global perspective. Born in the Shandong province in China and raised in Norway before settling in Canberra, her passion for sustainability has taken her across continents, making a mark wherever she goes....

Don’t be a bystander. Make a difference. Across the globe.

The camaraderie and collegiality of all member schools, including the sharing of ideas, challenges, [and] best practices has helped us to develop our Career Development Program, Professional Development Committee, Career Treks to Washington DC, and many others.

— David Robertson, Director of Career Services, University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy

We routinely use the APSIA network to recruit for highly talented graduates to join our agency and accomplish our mission.

— Office Director, Federal Agency