The Global Development & Relations Career Cluster encompasses roles both locally and abroad that focus on the interconnectedness of all people and global cultures. Individuals in this career cluster should focus on global fluency, language development, international travel and work, intercultural communication, and critical thinking. Opportunities in Global Development & Relations can be found in every industry.
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Career Outcomes Data Collection Information
The Mercer University Center for Career and Professional Development administers the Graduate Career Outcomes Survey to degree completers each semester. The Graduate Career Outcomes survey consists of a set of questions developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (*NACE) along with a set of Mercer University-specific questions. The survey questions collect detailed information about the graduate’s post-graduation career plans, career field experience engagement, resource utilization, and career decision-making process. The data reported in this survey represents a graduate’s career outcome within the first 6 months after graduation.
The results represent the population of graduates for whom Mercer has reasonable and verifiable information concerning their post-graduation career activities, either from responses to the Graduate Career Outcomes Survey or from other sources, such as faculty or staff, direct contact with graduates, or web and database searches. The targeted population included graduates from all baccalaureate, graduate, and professional programs, except those from the School of Law. See the School of Law Website for more information on their Employment Statistics.
The data in this chart represent the career outcomes of Mercer University students within 6 months of graduation. Data includes all colleges and programs at the university, except the School of Law.
A list of the top employers for employed graduates, as reported by the student or collected as part of the data collection process.
The information below represents the students who participated in a Career Field Experience during their time at Mercer, as reported by the student or collected as part of the data collection process. Mercer defines Career Field Experience as
The information below represents employment locations, as reported by the student or collected as part of the data collection process.
A list of the top universities for continuing education graduates, as reported by the student or collected as part of the data collection process.
The information below represents the continuing education degree types for graduates, as reported by the student or collected as part of the data collection process.
The information below represents the continuing education fields of study for graduates, as reported by the student or collected as part of the data collection process.
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