The Middle East Studies (MEST) Program offers a combined-major in Middle East Studies. Many MEST students choose to co-major in a department that houses affiliated faculty, such as Anthropology, Geography, History, International Studies, or Political Science, though any major can be combined with Middle East Studies to add a regional focus to your academic program. The MEST Program also offers a Minor in Middle East Studies.
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| Administrative | Analytical Thinking | Attention to Detail |
| Time Management | Writing Skills | Active Learning |
| Problem-Solving Skills | Analytical Thinking Skills | Leadership & Team Based Skills |
| Business Judgment | Communication Skills | Project Management |
| Professionalism | Flexibility | Cross functional teamwork |
| Analytical ability | Communication skills | Time and project management |
| Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles) | Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions) | Creativity |
| Multi-tasking | Interpersonal | Service Orientation |
| Writing | Social | Perceptiveness |
| Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause | Administrative | Communication |
| Foreign Language | Multitasking | Leadership |
| Prioritizing | Advanced verbal and written communication | Flexibility and versatility |
| Ability to research and think critically | Strong interpersonal skills | Creativity |
| Editing and attention to detail | Teamwork | Active listening and interviewing |
| Computer and technical skills (in various forms of electronic media) |
