On this site, you can read about the experiences of former students from your study in regard to their qualifications and how they use them in the job market.
The list is by no means exhaustive – there are plenty of students who have used their education to learn many other things and who have created a future that no one could have seen coming. But remember, the list is never ending.
Doing your study preparation, exam assignments and other study activities it can be difficult to find out, which competences all your hard work gives you.
A Master in American Studies is an intense learning process in which you learn to:
- compare political standings and market conditions in the US, Denmark and other relevant countries
- convey knowledge about political standings and discussions in the American social debate
- analyse literature and American culture, history and politics
- work determinedly and analytically with specific issues, that have an influence on society and business conditions in the US
Perhaps you are now thinking that you are developing more skills and other exciting competences, which is very good because you’re the expert who can continue the "list" during your studies.
What will you work as when you’ve finished your education? This question has probably been given to you in numerous occasions without you knowing what to answer. It may also be a question you ask yourself. If you'd like some inspiration for an answer, it's good you're reading this. You have many possibilities with your competences.
You will be able to have a job or a career where you are going to:
- negotiate with American negotiating partners on a basis of knowledge about American culture
- enter multidisciplinary projects that require knowledge about American culture, politics and economics
- contribute to local adaptation of corporate business strategies in the US
- function as a cultural adviser for companies wishing to establish themselves in the US
- handle internal and external information in companies dealing with political, cultural and economic conditions in the US
- convey knowledge about cultural and social relations of the US to a Danish or international audience
- handle cultural interpretation, for example in relation to the marketing of Danish products in the US
With a MA in American Studies you have a variety of job possibilities because you’re able to develop areas of expertise and acquire competencies to solve tasks in both the private and public sectors, such as business, media and cultural institutions, education and non-governmental organizations.
Several times during your studies, you may doubt what you’re doing - and if you have chosen correctly. Although doubts can be uncomfortable, doubts are a chance to think about what choices you have doing your studies. The options can help to tune your profile in the direction you think is exciting and makes sense in your career plans.
Perhaps you think it might be exciting to work at International companies in Europe, in sales and advertising, service and tourism or something else entirely, but you don’t know if you have what it takes. Luckily you have a chance to figure it out during your studies.
It may be that you find it exciting to try a work placement/company-based internship and / or try studying abroad to get to know another culture, test your competences and discover new possibilities.
Or maybe you are considering trying a student job in which you can get the opportunity to solve tasks where you make use of some of your competences from your studies and discover new career opportunities that you didn’t know would be an opportunity for someone with your skills.
These and many other activities are the kind of possibilities that can help you profile yourself and shed new light on your career opportunities.
If you need an overview of your career opportunities or get feedback on how to get there, please contact our career advisors.
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