Careers
The goal of the MSFS program is to give each student an excellent education and help him or her take the next step toward a challenging and rewarding career after graduation. Both curricular and extra-curricular activities are designed to equip students with knowledge and skills that can be applied over a lifetime. In addition, the Program offers students a number of services to help them launch their careers. Click on the following headings to learn more about MSFS career programs and services:
Internships: The MSFS Internship Coordinator helps students find part-time work that will lead to full-time careers.
Careers: MSFS graduates can be found around the world pursuing careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Career Counseling: The faculty, staff and alumni of the MSFS program provide students with advice and assistance in finding part-time internships and permanent employment after graduation.
Career Center: The School of Foreign Service Graduate Career Development Center offers professional guidance in identifying potential employers and preparing for the job search.
Careers in International Affairs: The award-winning guidebook published by the Georgetown School of Foreign Service directs MSFS students to job opportunites and rewarding careers.
Skills Clinics: The MSFS program offers evening and weekend clinics designed to augment professional skills.
Trips, Panels, Receptions: Special events introduce MSFS students to successful practitioners and potentional employers in the field of international affairs.
Presidential Management Fellows: MSFS is a leading supplier of candidates to this prestigious program for rapid advancement in government careers.
U.S. Foreign Service: Georgetown supplies more members of the U.S. Foreign Service than the next three universities combined.
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs: This organization of professional schools offers further opportunities for job placement and career development.
MSFS Blackboard: This e-forum provides MSFS students with timely information on jobs, internships and more.
MSFS in Profile
Emile El-Hokayem
MSFS '04
"I was very impressed by the small size of the program, which helps create a sense of community."
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