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.
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) |