Careers in International Political Economy • International Political Economy • Carthage College

What can you do with a degree in international political economy? A major in international political economy from Carthage can open the door to many professions. Carthage students develop a wide array of problem-solving skills. They learn how to identify the causes of why things are happening, which allows them to conduct “what-if” analyses. They do this by developing a strong modeling toolkit and using data analysis to inform their models and conclusions. These skills are in high demand in both business and policy analysis.

Please note that this list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

Economist
Financial Manager
International Trade Specialist
Financial Analyst
Lobbyist
Marketing Research Analyst
Political Scientist
Historian
Economic Forecaster
Non-profit Administrator
Attorney
Peace Corps Volunteer

Carthage IPE graduates have been hired as managers, computer analysts, investment brokers, floor traders, mutual fund specialists, financial advisors, financial consultants, and international business analysts.

Enterprise Management
Hewitt Associates
Kensington Securities
Chicago Board of Trade
Fortis Investors
American Express Financial Services
Japanese Consulate
U.S. Bank and Worldlink Ltd.

Carthage IPE graduates have also pursued graduate studies in dispute resolution and international political economy.

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