Political Statistics
Basic concepts in statistics as they facilitate the description, explanation, and prediction of social and political phenomena.
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Program description
International Relations, BS
In an increasingly globalized world shaped by complex political, economic, demographic, and climate challenges, expertise in international relations is highly valued across both the public and private sectors.
The Bachelor of Science in International Relations develops strong analytical and quantitative skills while providing students with a forward-looking understanding of global issues. Through a rigorous curriculum, hands-on internships, and research opportunities, students gain practical knowledge in areas such as national security, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and governance, intelligence, conflict and peace processes, diplomacy, international trade, and the role of international organizations and countries around the world.
Curriculum
Featured courses
International Security
Examines issues affecting the international security of states and peoples, e.g., military, economic, technological, environmental, and demographic.
Economic Development and Globalization
Major issues and models in economic development. Studies development policy and foreign aid practiced since the 1970s and recent critique of these practices. Analyzes the mistakes made in the last 40 years, and potential for improving the practice of foreign aid. Contemporary issues in development economics, including the impacts of bad governance, foreign aid, corruption, war, military intervention and democracy on economic growth with emphasis on policy evaluations in health, education, microfinance and monitoring corruption.
Admissions
Admission requirements
Program requirements
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International Relations, BS, MS →Transfer applicants
International graduate and undergraduate transfer applicants should review ASU's international transfer guidance before applying.
https://admission.asu.edu/apply/international/transfer →Key admission dates & deadlines
| Program start | Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Immersion | Online | Campus Immersion | Online | |
| Application deadline | October 1st, 2026 | October 1st, 2026 | January 15th, 2027 | January 15th, 2027 |
| Classes start | January 11th, 2027 | January 11th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 |
Outcomes
Career opportunities & applicable roles
International relations graduates leverage their analytic, statistical and communication skills to pursue careers in intelligence, security, international trade and public policy, and other data-driven forecasting fields. Program graduates are prepared for positions in establishments such as federal and international civil service, foreign service organizations, intelligence and security agencies and contractors, international agencies and organizations, international development institutions, law firms specializing in international law, lobbying and advocacy groups, local, national and global nonprofit organizations, local and national media organizations, multinational corporations, political consulting firms, and research institutions. In addition, graduates are well positioned to attend top-tier graduate, law and professional schools in global trade, public policy, diplomacy and leadership, political science and data analytics.
Career examples include
Data Analytics
Foreign Service
Intelligence and Security
Journalism
Law
Political Science
Politics
Public Relations
The school
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences educates the largest student population at ASU, with more than 31,000 students, and over 90% of all ASU undergraduates take at least one of its courses.
The College hosts 21 academic units across the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, along with more than 50 research centers and institutes that drive nationally and internationally recognized faculty- and student-led research.
Multiple schools within The College earned top spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings, and its programs prepare students for a wide range of careers.
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