Career Paths
The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program prepares you to apply principled leadership, creative thinking, ethical practices and a commitment to service to some pressing global issues.
We strongly emphasize career development and work closely with students on a meaningful education and pursuit of their professional objectives. MSFS is committed to helping you build a challenging and rewarding career path. Through curricular and extracurricular activities, you’ll create a personal network of career advocates on and off campus.
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Top employers for MSFS graduates
Today, MSFS alumni can be found throughout the U.S. and international government agencies, private corporations and non-governmental organizations. During the past decade, more than 95% of all MSFS graduates have found permanent employment within six months of graduation.
Our students work at organizations like…
- Center for Strategic & International Studies
- Chemonics
- Deloitte
- Eurasia
- Mercy Corps
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- World Bank Group
Internships
Students are required to participate in at least one internship at an internationally-focused organization to graduate. Internships are an integral part of the MSFS education and prepare you for a career in the international arena.
Practitioners in residence
The Practitioners in Residence initiative promotes interactions between you and leading international affairs practitioners, who mentor and offer career guidance and advice through activities like skills clinics, seminars and career sessions.
Career resources for Master of Science in Foreign Service alumni
As our alumni bring the mission of our program to life in their careers, we remain committed to supporting their continued success.
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