Every aspect of commercial and public life is affected by international events. Employers want employees who understand the world. The International Relations Program at Penn is consistently ranked in the top five programs nationally and is widely respected for its selectivity and commitment to excellence. Our interdisciplinary training across history, politics, economics, and regions is highly va
lued by the commercial and public sectors for its rigorous but practical content and adaptable skills. Our thesis requirement proves your research and analytical skills. An exceptional part of the major's experience is our busy schedule of visiting lectures, recruiting events, instructional simulations, annual trips to New York and D.C., and other extracurricular events. We also host the national honors society (Sigma Iota Rho) for international relations and publish the national peer-reviewed Journal of International Relations. Our graduates easily find jobs at the highest levels in every possible sector from business consulting to foreign service and go on to further training at the best professional and graduate schools.
