The curriculum combines the disciplines of political science, mass communication, sociology and economics. It encompasses a wide range of social science topics including the analysis of social, economic and political systems, the internationalization of governance and the nation state, citizen beliefs, socio-political attitudes and citizen action, as well as information, communication and knowledge societies. The Integrated Social Sciences (ISS) curriculum is concerned with questions that link the disciplines of sociology, political science, economics and mass communication. Generally speaking, the ISS curriculum deals with the functioning and development of contemporary societies, focusing on the key challenges with which contemporary societies are confronted – such as the globalization of markets and the de-nationalization of governance; the individualization trend among communities and its impact on social bonds and collective identities; pervasive value change among mass publics and its consequences for democratic governance; and the increasing role of new electronic media in shaping people’s minds.

The BA degree in Integrated Social Sciences qualifies graduates for international leadership roles in business, mass media and intermediary organizations. Career opportunities include international business consultants, legal assistants, project managers, HR consultants and marketing specialists. Our students have accepted positions with companies such as Proctor & Gamble, Deutsche Bank, Masterfoods Europe, UNDP, UNICEF, Ericsson, DaimlerChrysler, Siemens, KPMG, and Effective Media Management. Others continued their studies in graduate programs at institutions such as Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, Oxford, and Cambridge. Jacobs Career Services Center offers students, amongst others, an exclusive internship program, individual career counseling, professional skills seminars, Online Job Portal, and employer networking during on-campus recruiting events.