International Development Studies

Why Major in International Development?

The notion of global interdependence has become a central fact of today’s post-modern world. The challenges faced by the emerging countries of the South have an immediate impact on life in Canada. Political instability and poverty could lead to insecurity throughout the world. World peace depends, to a large degree, on how successfully people from developed countries encourage cooperative approaches to shared global problems. International Development is an interdisciplinary field that draws on a wide range of theories and practices that prepare students to assess and conduct intervention and research work on global and local development issues with a critical mind and cross-disciplinary skills.

What Can You Be With a Double-Major or Joint-Honours in International Development Studies?

A major does not dictate your career; it provides you with invaluable skills and knowledge that you can apply to many areas of life and work. Here are some the careers you may want to consider pursuing with your major:

• World organizations such as the United Nations;
• Non-governmental organizations;
• International consultancy firms;
• Research centres such as universities;
• Immigration office
• Intercultural social work
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