International Relations at Foreign Universities

returningstudent
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:33:36 +0000

I’m daydreaming a bit here, and hoping someone might be able to help me. I’m finishing my degree at an American university this year, and have a strong interest in technology, business, and international business in particular. I took only one class in international relations during a study abroad program, but I really, really enjoyed it. I’m thinking that someday I may want to get a Masters in international relations/business/something similar. I’m not sure when, but possibly in the next few years.

I’d like to get a business degree in the US, and possibly do an international studies degree of some kind elsewhere. I know that I can study abroad during business school, but I think I’d like to do a one-year program elsewhere for a more immersive experience.

Here’s the catch: I don’t think I want to do it at an American university. I speak Spanish and English, and would be open to any place interesting with a good university. Here are some places (yes, a huge range) that I’ve thought of so far:

Spanish: Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Spain
English: Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa

I’m hoping to do a Rotary scholarship or something similar. Rotary does not support the LSE, Oxbridge, etc. They go for smaller universities in the UK. Also, I am more likely to get funded if I go to a less popular country (e.g., Chile vs. Spain or South Africa vs. Australia).

So, the question is: Do you know of any good international relations/business/etc. programs in any of these countries? What factors should I consider when choosing a country/program?