Tourism and Travel

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In the International Studies program, you gain a broad historical and cultural knowledge and problem- solving skills to be able to effectively work with a variety of people and to work well in teams. As part of the program, you study abroad for one term and learn a second language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese or Spanish) to further your ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Examples of jobs and employers reported by International Studies alumni

  • Director of Sales & Marketing, Alaska Airlines 
  • Manager of Guest Relations, Windstar Cruises
  • Global Guest Services Manager, TCS World Travel
  • Senior Proposal Writer, Egencia Global Business Travel
  • Project and Operations Manager, Trek Travel
  • Human Resources, Booking.com

How your degree prepares you for positions in these fields

Explore other career pages

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Career readiness

A degree in International Studies makes you career-ready by practicing the skills and competencies that employers and organizations are looking for. Find out more.

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Career pathways

Our International Studies degree prepares you for a wide and flexible range of careers on graduating. Find out what career pathways are common among our alumni. 

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Graduate study

Our International Studies degree prepares you for further studies in a variety of disciplines. Find out what our graduates have gone on to study.

Connect with our Career Engagement Office

The Career Engagement Office helps you in your career exploration, discovery of experiential learning opportunities, job search, interview preparation, and more. Check it out!

Alumni Stories

"I learned to respectfully relate with people from other cultures, while adapting to their social norms." Ruth Yohannes '19

 

Contact Us

Felipe Murtinho, PhD
Director
Casey 310-18
206.296.2088
murtinhf@seattleu.edu

Reine Mages
Administrative Coordinator
Casey 310
206.296.2487
magesr@seattleu.edu
 


Student Executive Council (SEC) Representative
INST-SEC@seattleu.edu