Asian Studies

Overview

Asian Studies at Northeastern is an interdepartmental program that focuses on the histories, cultures, and politics of the most dynamic nation-states in East and South Asia, while also exploring their transnational interactions and their global diasporas, especially to the United States. In so doing, it encourages students to look carefully and critically at the complex ways that people in Asian countries have been involved with one another and with the rest of the world in both the past and the present.  Many fields of employment, including politics and diplomacy, international business, engineering, journalism, service industries, and the arts seek out candidates who possess a strong knowledge of Asia, due to economic growth in many Asian countries.

Department Website

Department of Asian Studies

Job Titles

Academic Advisor*	Expatriation Advisor	Management Consultant
Admissions Counselor	Foreign Consular Service Officer*	Museum Curator*
Advocate	Foreign Language Intelligence Analyst	Paralegal
Affirmative Action Officer	Foreign Service Officer*	Policy Analyst*
Business and Development Manager	Fundraiser	Professor*
Civil Rights Analyst*	Grant Writer	Public Affairs Manager
Community Outreach Coordinator	Grassroots Organizer	Real Estate Agent*
Customs Officer	Guidance Counselor*	Recruiter
Diplomat*	Human Resources Administrator	Research Assistant
Diversity Coordinator	Importer/Exporter	Study Abroad Advisor*
Editorial Assistant	Interpreter	Teacher*
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher	Lawyer*	Tour and Travel Manager
Event Planner	Legislator*

_{Positions that may require additional education or training are indicated by a (*).
Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including Co-op and internships.}

Employers

Advertising/PR Firms	Mental Health Organizations
Advocacy Groups	Museums
Arts Organizations	Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Colleges and Universities	Public and Private Schools
Expatriation Services Companies	Publishing Companies
Financial Services Organizations	Real Estate Agencies
Grassroots Organizations	Refugee/Immigration  Services Organizations
Hospitals	Research Organizations
Human Services Agencies	Travel Agencies
Law Firms	Government Agencies, including:
Lobbying Groups	State Department, International Trade Administration, Customs and Border Patrol, Department of Labor,  Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, IRS, FBI, CIA

Careers

The following resources include various websites and campus resources that will aid you in exploring this career field and industry.

Career & Job Websites

• MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
• Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Vocational Biographies (username: NE Univ; password: RAZDE)
• O*NET OnLine
• Federal Jobs by College Major
• Idealist

 Campus Organizations & Activities

• NU-Prelaw Society
• Student Government Association
• Asian Student Union
• International Affairs Society
• Business Skills for Business Minors and the Business-Minded Student

*For additional student organizations click here.
*For additional student activities click here.

Professional Associations

Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professionals in the field you may contact for informational interview requests and networking opportunities.

• Public Affairs Council
• Society for International Development
• Academy of International Business
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Social Media

Sample LinkedIn.com Groups providing resources such as industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities within the field:

• Non Profit Network – Moja Link
• US Government Connections
• Global Business Development Network
• International Development