Asian Studies
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.
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, training or licensing are indicated by an (*).
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 interests as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
| A&J Consulting Co. Ltd | Asian American Bank |
| Access Academy Teachers | Asian Broadcasting Network |
| Asian American Association of Boston | Asian MBA International |
Industries
| Academic/Education | Entertainment |
| Arts | Journalism |
| Banking/Finance | Non Profit |
| Consulting |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Development Intern
- Legislative Intern
- Public Policy Intern
- Research Intern
Use NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit the Department’s website.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- Vocational Biographies (username: NEUniv; password: RAZDE)
- NUsource
Career Development Videos
- Building An International Career
- Corporate Communications
- Careers In Think Tanks and Other Research Organizations
- Careers in Non-Profit 1
- Careers in Non-Profit 2
- Careers in Non-Profit 3
- Careers in Non-Profit 4
- Careers in Non-Profit 5
- Careers in Non-Profit 6
- Careers in Public Policy: Part 1
- Careers in Public Policy: Part 2
Websites for Job Search
Campus Organizations & Activities
For additional student organizations click here.
For additional student involvement opportunities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- Academy of International Business
- Public Affairs Council
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- Society for International Development
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities. Visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.