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International Politics, BA

Do you aspire to be a diplomat, a leader in international business, an expert in foreign affairs, a translator, a government official or even go to law school? All of these are possible through Belmont's International Politics program. Our department is led by highly qualified and experienced professors who place special emphasis on advising and active student interaction. Classes are kept purposely small to facilitate a nurturing learning environment, where each student is offered individual guidance and mentoring in order to best serve them in reaching their aspirations, whatever they may be.

International Politics students will learn the foundations of government as a whole and investigate the role of politics in regions across the world. In addition to taking a deep dive into the foundational documents and texts of global governments, students are also invited to explore issues such as international security, global violence and social science research methods. Our students develop broad knowledge and adaptable skills as well as a specialization in the culture of their choice. In recent years, international politics students have landed at a number of elite graduate programs or moved on to rewarding careers in diplomacy, teaching, research and lobbying.

While at Belmont, International Politics majors are required to develop proficiency in at least one foreign language and are offered the opportunity to complement their in-class studies with exciting study abroad experiences. The department’s international Maymester courses, in particular, enable students to be exposed to a variety of cultures around the globe. The ultimate goal of the international politics degree is to provide a rigorous and challenging program that cultivates motivated, responsible and curious students who will take their knowledge far beyond our classrooms and impact the broader world.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Jack C. Massey Career Development Center provides access to assessments and internships and assists students with career exploration. The Massey College of Business has a strong relationship with the business community in Nashville and beyond. Our students benefit from many opportunities to explore career paths and gain experience in the real world of business through internships. During the course of an academic year, more than 100 students from the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University participate in internships for course credit.

Handshake is a comprehensive career management software program which allows you to access online job listings; upload a resume; participate in campus recruiting; and connect with employers. You must be registered with this system and have an approved resume uploaded to apply for jobs through the system. The CDC frequently sends job alerts via email to targeted candidates based on the profile information you provide.

Focus is a self-paced career guidance tool designed to help with career planning & exploration. Focus will help you:

Analyze your career planning status
Assess your interests, skills, work values, personality and preferences
Explore occupations and career paths compatible with your personal attributes
Map out your career goals and action plans

CareerShift is a comprehensive online resource, designed to support the #1 request of job seekers: an easy to use web site to conduct and organize their job search. CareerShift's set of tools and applications provide an easy-to-use approach to crack the "hidden job market" and manage the job hunt all in one place. You can: 1) Search, store & record job listings at all publically posted websites, company websites, and newspapers and 2) Get inside contact information immediately, including email addresses, for millions of companies, even alumni, then save and manage your lists. Access by clicking word "CareerShift" above.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

While Belmont is test optional, Non U.S. Citizen applicants must satisfy one of these English language proficiency requirements before an admissions decision can be made:

TOEFL = 80
IELTS = 6.5
Duolingo = 105
SAT = 550 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 29 Reading
ACT = 23 English or Reading
GCSE = C or 4 on the English language exam
IB Diploma Programme = 5 on English A or B Language
Oxford ELLT = 7
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English = C1 Advanced
Cambridge Certificate of English Proficiency = C2
Gateway English = 475
Pearson Academic Plus = 58
ITEP = 3.9

Upcoming Events

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Study Abroad Exhibition - Guwahati

Study Abroad Exhibition - Shillong

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee, United States