Career Planning
In this section, you can find information about the fields and professions in which our graduates can work. The area in which you will work depends not only on the education you received in your department but also on the additional experience and skills that you acquired during and after your student life.
Anthropology & International Development
Graduates build careers across international development, humanitarian work, cultural research, and community-based programming. They are well prepared for roles in monitoring and evaluation, project coordination, qualitative and mixed-methods research, community engagement, and social impact assessment. Employers include NGOs, multilateral organizations, research institutes, and government agencies involved in social policy or cultural heritage. Many pursue graduate study in anthropology, development studies, public policy, or related social sciences to advance toward higher-level analytical or managerial positions.
Applied Mathematics & Informatics
This major leads to careers grounded in quantitative problem-solving, modeling, and computational methods. Alumni work as data analysts, quantitative researchers, financial or actuarial specialists, algorithm developers, and analytics engineers in technology firms, financial institutions, consultancies, and research organizations. The strong mathematical foundation also supports entry into software development, optimization and operations research, and statistical modeling. Many graduates pursue advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics, data science, or applied analytics to qualify for high-level technical roles.
Business Administration graduates enter versatile career paths in finance, accounting, marketing, strategic management, operations, consulting, and entrepreneurship. They take on roles in banking, professional service firms, multinational corporations, and local companies, often beginning in analyst, coordinator, or junior manager positions before progressing to leadership roles. Many pursue professional certifications such as ACCA or CFA, or eventually continue to MBA programs to deepen specialization and accelerate career mobility. The degree supports both corporate careers and the development of new ventures.
Economics graduates apply analytical, quantitative, and policy-oriented skills across public, private, and international sectors. Typical roles include economic analyst, financial or market analyst, policy researcher, and consultant in banks, ministries, think tanks, international organizations, and private firms. Their training in modeling, statistics, and economic reasoning enables work on economic policy design, financial evaluation, market forecasting, and regulatory analysis. A significant proportion pursue graduate study in economics, public policy, finance, or econometrics to qualify for more technical or research-intensive positions.
Environmental Sustainability & Climate Science
This major supports careers focused on environmental management, sustainability planning, climate adaptation, and ecological research. Graduates join environmental NGOs, consulting firms, conservation agencies, development organizations, and corporate sustainability departments. They work as sustainability analysts, environmental project coordinators, climate policy assistants, environmental impact specialists, and research officers. Many continue into specialized master’s programs in environmental science, climate policy, or sustainable development to advance into technical or policy leadership roles.
Graduates pursue careers that bridge legal reasoning with business and regulatory practice. They take positions in law firms, corporate legal departments, compliance units, government ministries, and international organizations. Roles include legal assistant, contract specialist, compliance analyst, corporate governance officer, and trade or regulatory affairs associate. Those aiming for professional legal practice typically pursue an LLM, bar qualification, or national legal licensing requirements. The major also supports careers in consulting, policy analysis, and transnational business operations involving legal-regulatory components.
International & Comparative Politics
This major prepares graduates for careers in diplomacy, governance, political analysis, international relations, and civil society development. Graduates work in foreign ministries, NGOs, think tanks, political risk consultancies, research institutions, and media organizations. Their work involves policy analysis, program management, advocacy, research, and communications on issues related to governance, security, democracy, and foreign policy. Many pursue advanced study in international relations, public policy, law, or regional studies to qualify for higher-level analytical or diplomatic roles.
Journalism & Mass Communication
JMC graduates enter careers across digital and traditional media, strategic communications, and content production. They work as reporters, editors, multimedia producers, broadcast journalists, social media managers, communications officers, and digital storytellers in news organizations, NGOs, companies, and creative agencies. The program’s emphasis on practical training supports entry into investigative journalism, documentary production, media strategy, and public information roles. Further specialization in data journalism, media management, or communication studies is common for professional advancement.
The interdisciplinary LAS program leads to broad career paths requiring strong critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving abilities. Graduates work in policy research, education, communications, cultural institutions, NGOs, administrative and project roles, and other positions that value versatile analytical skills. The degree is especially well suited for students aiming to pursue graduate study in social sciences, humanities, business, or law, and for careers that require adaptability across different domains rather than narrow technical specialization.
Psychology graduates work in human resources, organizational development, social services, education, community programs, and applied research roles that require understanding human behavior. They serve as HR specialists, training coordinators, research assistants, outreach workers, and support staff in counseling or educational settings. While clinical or counseling practice requires graduate training and licensure, the undergraduate degree provides a strong foundation for master’s programs in clinical psychology, counseling, organizational psychology, or related applied fields.
Sociology graduates build careers in social research, public policy, development programs, community work, and organizational analysis. They join NGOs, think tanks, government agencies, and private sector research units as research analysts, project coordinators, policy assistants, and community development officers. Their training in both qualitative and quantitative social research supports work on social policy, demographic analysis, program evaluation, and social impact assessment. Many pursue graduate study in sociology, social policy, public administration, or social work.
Software Engineering graduates enter technical careers in the software industry, including roles in software development, systems design, quality assurance, DevOps, and product engineering. They work in technology companies, startups, fintech, telecommunications, and corporate IT departments. Their responsibilities range from writing and testing code to designing architectures, managing versioned systems, and supporting product development cycles. Many advance into specialized fields such as machine learning engineering, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, or graduate programs in computer science.
Television, Cinema & Media Arts
TCMA graduates pursue careers in film, television, digital media production, advertising, and creative industries. They work as filmmakers, editors, cinematographers, producers, screenwriters, creative directors, and multimedia artists. The program prepares them for both independent production and work within media organizations, cultural institutions, and creative agencies. Graduates frequently build portfolios, establish production companies, or pursue master’s studies in film, media arts, or related creative disciplines to deepen specialization and expand professional reach.
