<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I was thinking of majoring in international relations, and minoring in (international) business, so that way I can cover both the diplomacy, and the business aspect of international occupations.</p>
<p>What does everyone recommend for colleges in CA? I was thinking UCSD and UCD will probably be the best options.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Santa Clara would be an excellent choice, with a superb business school (do the others even have one?) and a strong international presence, especially looking to the Far East.</p>
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<p>I will definitely look into that. I know berkley is strong in both business and poli sci, but don’t really have an IR major. As a matter of fact, I think UCD is the only one that offers an actual IR major, with a decent business reputation as well.</p>
<p>I will look into santa clara.</p>
<p>Occidental and Claremont both have strong programs in the LA area.</p>
<p>I read somewhere that UCSD was ranked in the top 10 as far as IR is concerned. Was that mainly for grad? In any case, I’m more inclined towards public just based on the cost issue. </p>
<p>Do you guys think UCSD is the best out of the public school for what I’m trying to do?</p>
<p>I don’t believe UCSD or UCD offer business undergrad. If you qualify for need based aid look at CMC and Pomona. Getting to take classes at both would probably be hard to beat for your combination.</p>
<p>Keep in mind you really don’t need to study business to get a great job in business. For that go to the best school you can get into.</p>
<p>International business is relatively specialized these days, and a degree with specific focus in that area will help you (initially) quite a bit.</p>
<p>So, mini, are you recommending I double major?</p>
<p>I’m more interested in the diplomacy aspect rather than the business. The international business minor I was considering as a “fall back” to be able to work in the international arena, using my bi-lingual skills, and make a decent income if I’m not able to do what I like on the diplomatic side.</p>
<p>I don’t think I have the time/ability to double major and excell in it. If IB is too specific, I’ll just major in IR and minor in business administration?</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>Sure you don’t want to consider Georgetown?</p>
<p>Mini, what kind of jobs are you thinking it would help with?</p>
<p>How about USC? Top-10 business undergrad with lots of international exposure plus the 3rd oldest school of International Relations in the World.</p>
<p>I would love to go to georgetown, USC, or even george washington. Heck, Harvard would be on that list too. However, I am a broke college student, that makes just enough to not qualify for aid, but not enough to pay for private education. UC’s = $9000 per year. Private = $40,000 per year!</p>
<p>^USC does offer merit scholarships to many students, covering anywhere from a quarter to full tuition, based on GPA/SAT/ACT. What are your stats? I got in to USC with a scholarship covering 1/4 tuition, my ACT was 34, and my GPA was ~3.62 (although my high school doesn’t list GPA on the transcript).</p>
<p>It might still be more expensive than some of the publics, but you never know, and it’s worth looking in to.</p>
<p>Perhaps this is what you may be looking for in a major. It is the Business/International Relations Joint Program at USC. It offers a unique coupling of the Marshall School and the School of International Relations.
In addition, if you are in the top 10% of freshmen admitted to Marshall you are invited to participate in the Global Leadership Program. This involves, among other experiences, personal interaction with business executives, job shadow business leaders, tour numerous industries and travel to a foreign country.
The university offers more than 40 study abroad programs in 27 countries.
USC meets 100% of the USC determined financial need. Last year over 60% of the undergraduates received need based aid. In 2009 the university increased their financial aid budget by 8%.</p>
<p>Here are two helpful websites: <a href=“http://www.usc.edu/financial[/url]”>www.usc.edu/financial</a> aid and [USC</a> Marshall](<a href=“http://www.marshall.usc.edu%5DUSC”>http://www.marshall.usc.edu) .</p>
<p>“Mini, what kind of jobs are you thinking it would help with?”</p>
<p>Major overseas construction projects, finance, accounting, international taxation and tax policy, economic development work.</p>
<p>OMG georgia girl, that sounds like exactly what I’m looking for!</p>
<p>I’m going to be transferring from a cc here in CA. Does that matter at all?</p>
<p>I will check the websites. Thank you so much.</p>
<p>And also, thanks to everyone else for your suggestions/responses.</p>
<p>USC is very good about accepting transfer credits, especially from california schools. See this link for more information: [USC</a> Catalogue: Undergraduate Education: Course Work Taken Elsewhere : Transfer Credit](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/cat2008/undergraduate/cwte_transfer.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/cat2008/undergraduate/cwte_transfer.html)</p>
<p>and here: <a href=“https://camel2.usc.edu/articagrmt/artic.aspx[/url]”>Error;
<p>Thanks hawkwings</p>
<p>One thing that concerns me, however, is that it will be a BA in business with a concentration in IR. I really wanted it to be the other way around. I will thoroughly examine their classes to get an idea of how (un)concentrated the IR portion is.</p>