International Relations

Hello,
Undergraduate course in International Relations: Maintaining International Relations with all the countries is the avowed aim of almost every country on the planet. The issue is how to achieve this? Answers to this query are sought in this new course. India with its new found status of high GDP growth rate is suddenly finding itself in the midst of the scenario wherein we want to have best of relations with every nation. The undergraduate course covers many related topics viz., social structure, military, political climate, economics, history, geography, language and many more relevant subjects that are keys to understand the Dynamics that straddles the success of a country's relations with other countries. A student can undertake any of the certificate courses covering or touching the topics above that are available in the market. I am sure, this will surely help in the original undergraduate course as well as aid in improving career prospects.

Once you complete a course in international business, you can get into the below-mentioned careers:
- Indian Foreign Service
Considered a prestigious service to be part of, the Indian Foreign Service is one of the best possible options for an individual wishing to pursue a career in international relations. Along with earning lucratively, one can also gain a lot of exposure by serving on behalf of the nation in various countries on deputation.
In order to be part of the Indian Foreign Service, one needs to clear the Civil Service examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and subsequent rounds. Once absorbed into the service, the Ministry of External Affairs conducts intensive training before deputing officers within the country and subsequently to other countries on behalf of the nation.
- World agencies and international NGOs
A large number of not-for-profits work across the world on a wide variety of issues. It is important for them to understand the countries they are working in to be able to devise effective interventions. Consider the United Nations.
The United Nations is a world body engaged in activities ranging from peacekeeping to funding developmental projects in fields such as education, healthcare and so on. Being a multilateral organization with the presence in several nations, the United Nations recruits professionals with qualifications and experience in international relations to be able to effectively understand local government policies, prevailing political/economic conditions.
- Multinational business houses and world bodies
The trade world is literally without borders as more and more companies/business houses are setting up shop in countries across continents. Similarly, changes in policies/political conditions/economic climate or even natural calamities affect businesses all over the world and not just in countries where they take place. Organisations like the World Bank, business houses operating in multiple continents and even governments of countries recruit professionals with expertise in international relations/law/trade etc to be able to analyze and interpret events accurately and plan/re-plan their strategies accordingly.
- Journalism
As mentioned repeatedly through this entire article, globalization has impacted all sectors and journalism is no exception. Reporting, be it politics, economics or any other subject, has never been simple but has grown all the more complex today.

Hello,
International relations at graduation level mostly focus on the trade with between countries. But the course has evolved significantly over past few years with the dynamic nature of how things work internationally.
Now the focus is shifting from proper trade to social change and its impact on the relations between the country.
The course now also talks about how finance works between countries. The concept of transfer pricing in the international relations is introduced as per the revised and new curriculum.
The subjects talk about globalisation, finance, marketing, the social-economic impact between countries.
This gives an overview of how things work in the era where geographical boundaries are becoming less complicated yet more complex in terms of background workings.
All the best.

The scope of International Relations is moving towards the peak of new age careers, and the field offers great opportunities in varied spheres of economy. IR is a good base for high-level administration, investigation and analysis work in a number of professions.
1. Civil Services - You can join the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), after clearing the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year.
2. Politics and government work as a diplomat, intelligence specialist or political analyst
Diplomat - A diplomat is a person who stays in touch with government officials of a foreign state, representing his nation and protecting it by collecting all information affecting his nation's interest.
Intelligence specialist - An intelligence specialist is responsible for collecting data and information for a mission, and working with the military, the navy, or any other government agency.
Political Analyst - A political analyst is a person generally recruited by the government for analysing public policies, identifying various political issues for research, and advising political leaders on foreign government policies.
3. Work with International organizations (such as UN agencies, EU departments, the World Health Organization and the World Economic Forum) as an IR specialists.
4. You can take the National Eligibility Test for junior research fellowship (JRF) and lectureship conducted by University grants commission (UGC). After cracking this exam, students are eligible for research roles and scholarships in a particular field, further securing a position for lectureship in leading colleges/universities.