<p>I'm one of those fortunate people who already know what they want to do in life before heading out to college. So barring any unforseen mental breakdown where I decide to dedicate my life to Art, I was wondering if someone could help me with my questions I have about majoring in International business at Hopkins.</p>
<p>I hear that there's two ways to do this. An Economics degree with a focus on the International business and going through the International studies (through the Nitze school) with a focus on business. Am I right? What are the benefits/drawbacks to both way? Which way would you prefer? I'm so confessed, I'd feel like I'd be making my college decision all over again.</p>
<p>I'm proficientt in a language and very interested in current event and politics across the globe, however, I see many graduates from the Nitze school go off to focus on politics/diplomacy/etc. instead of business. I'm sure now that I'd want to go into business after college.</p>
<p>Also, I've heard that the Nitze school is one of the best in the nation, does anyone know where it is ranked (I'm just curious).</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Edit: Is the Nitze school just for post-grad? Ughhhh I'm so confused.</p>
<p>The Nitze School (we call it the School of Advanced International Studies -- SAIS, or "sie-ss") is definitely one of the top schools for international studies in the nation, some would argue the best, even. I think that, generally, undergrads do not take courses there (the school is located in DC). However, the International Studies major for JHU undergrads is considered top-notch, and you can't really go wrong with it. The profs I've had in the department so far really know their stuff and their lectures are engaging and relevant to current trends in global affairs.</p>
<p>You may take Econ along with IR (in fact, there's an econ requirement in the major), but keep in mind that Hopkins also offers a minor program in Business (& Entrepreneurship).</p>
<p>There are people on campus who will be able to advise you once you get here. Don't stress out too much about it, and keep your options open. </p>
<p>Some links that may be of interest to you:
<a href="http://www.jhu.edu/advising/majors.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.jhu.edu/advising/majors.htm</a>
<a href="http://www.jhu.edu/advising/checklists.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.jhu.edu/advising/checklists.html</a>
<a href="http://web.jhu.edu/Leadership/programs/wpcarey/index.html%5B/url%5D">http://web.jhu.edu/Leadership/programs/wpcarey/index.html</a>
<a href="http://www.jhu.edu/%7Ecareers/majors.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.jhu.edu/%7Ecareers/majors.html</a></p>