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Middle East & North African Studies

Industry Areas

Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work.  To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.

Industry Areas for Middle East & North African Studies
Industry|Employer
Job|Roles
Skills
Alumni

Law

Law firms
Federal, state and local government
Corporations
Legal aid societies
Private practice
Colleges and universities

 Prosecution
Defense
Contractual
Corporate
Nonprofit or Public Interest
Government
Mediation
Lobbying
Law Assistance		 Administrative
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Writing Skills
Active Learning		 Washington State House of Representatives, Counsel
Youman, Madeo & Fasano, LLP, Law Clerk

Business

Product and service organizations
Retail stores
Hotels
Restaurants
Manufacturers
Insurance companies
Print and electronic media
Consulting firms
Financial institutions
Real estate companies
Property management firms
Other business corporations

 Sales
Human Resources
Management
Public Relations
Market Research
Customer Service
Marketing
Advertising
Product Design
Real Estate		 Problem-Solving Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Leadership & Team Based Skills
Business Judgment
Communication Skills
Project Management
Professionalism		 SEPHORA, Associate Product Manager
Fiksu, Advertising Sales Manager

Medicine

Group or private practice
Hospitals
Clinics
Health networks
Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centers
Mental health institutions
Federal, state, and local health departments
Government agencies
Armed services
Correctional facilities
Colleges and universities
Medical schools
Large corporations

 Allergology
Anesthesiology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Family and General Practice
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Orthopedics
Pathology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Radiology
Surgery
Research
Public Health		 Flexibility
Cross functional teamwork
Analytical ability
Communication skills
Time and project management
Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles)
Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions)

Nonprofit

Local and national nonprofit agencies
Foundations
Charitable organizations
Trade or professional associations
Special interest groups
Labor unions
Libraries
Museums
Historic sites/historical societies
Research organizations and think tanks
Educational institutions

 Administration
Management
Public Relations
Fund Raising/Development
Policy Analysis
Research
Grant Writing
Direct Service
Advocacy
Volunteer Coordination		 Creativity
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal
Time Management
Service Orientation
Writing
Social
Perceptiveness                       
Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause		 Grameen Foundation, Fundraising and Development Intern
Rotary International,  International Fund Development Aide

Government

Federal government including:
National Security Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Foreign Service
Armed Forces
Health and human service
State and local government
Social service agencies

 Translation
Interpretation
Localization
Forensic Linguistics
Cryptology
Intelligence
Analysis
Writing
Editing
Administration
Community Affairs		 Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing		 Office of the Secretary of Defense, Special Advisor
Foreign Affairs Officer, US Department of State

Communications

Newspapers
Magazines
Broadcast media companies including television and movie industry
Trade, professional, or consumer publications
Internet sites
Advertising agencies
Publishing houses
Large corporations
Self-employment/freelance

 Journalism
Creative Writing
Freelance Writing
Copy Writing
Editing
Research and Analysis
Advertising		 advanced verbal and written communication
flexibility and versatility
ability to research and think critically
strong interpersonal  skills
creativity
editing and attention to detail
teamwork
active listening  and interviewing
time management
computer and technical skills (in various forms of electronic media) 		 China Central Television News Content, International Politics News Editor
Foreign Correspondent

International Affairs

United Nations
Non-governmental organizations
Relief agencies
Religious organizations
Educational institutions
Consulting firms
Research institutes
Foundations
Defense contractors
Federal government including:
Department of State
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense:
Armed Services
US Agency for International Development
National Security Council
National Security Agency
Legislative officials
 

 Diplomacy
Peacekeeping
Foreign Affairs
Program Administration
Community Development
Economic Development
Resource Development
Public-Private Partnerships
Governance
Policy Making and Analysis
Legislative Services
Political Advising
Public Sector Reform
Poverty-Reduction Strategy
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Human Rights		 Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing		 U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Compliance Analyst

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

  • Media and Communication
  • Business Development
  • Education
  • Community and Social Services
  • Research

Professional Associations