Alumni

Alumni of the MIA and the political science major evaluate their perspectives after completing their degree.

René Buholzer, Class of 1993
Head Public Policy, Credit Suisse

“The interdisciplinary major provides an ideal basis for lifelong learning and thus for successful management of an increasingly dynamic environment. In our complex world, interface problems are more the norm than the exception: understanding different views and ways of thinking makes it easer to work here successfully.”

Andrea Martel, Class of 2001
Economic Editorial Department of the NZZ

“MIA students learn early on to examine issues from various perspectives. Societal challenges typically include aspects of politics, economics and law. The instruments from a single scientific discipline are not sufficient to understand and master these issues. Today, individuals with an international perspective who can combine fundamental knowledge of politics, economics and law are highly sought-after."

Werner Schäfer, Class of 2006
International Business Consultancy, Berlin

“The MIA allowed me to learn more about fields as diverse as European integration, international trade, political theory and administrative reform. My teachers were inspiring and approachable and while classes were demanding, I still found time to pursue my own personal and research interests. By participating in the double degree program with Sciences Po, I also spent a year in Paris, learned to speak French and to navigate French bureaucracy. In the end, the MIA helped me land a very sweet private sector job.”