How are foreign (EU or swiss) grad degrees perceived in the United States comp. to American grad degrees?

Question

Im thinking of studying international relations/business/diplomacy in England or France (ex. U of Westminster, American Grad School of IR and diplomacy in Paris). I am American, but have heard that we can be less accepting of foreign degrees that other countries, or at least they don't hold the same weight as degrees from an American Institution.

Answer 1

that depends if undergrad I stick with the US schools However in Masters study and above, studying any international subject overseas in western Europe will not really be weighed less here in the US due to the Nature of the field, however in domestic business it can hurt a bit
as internationl experence will only help as the number one question being asked by headhunters to International business MBA graduates is are you willing to take a position overseas

Answer 2

This depends totally on the school. Only a few European schools are well known in the USA, so I think that in most cases you would be at a definite disadvantage in getting a job within the USA compared to an American graduate. On the other hand, if you want to work in Europe, then the European degree might be much more useful. I think that anyone who studies abroad and has a foreign degree is expected to have fluent language skills in at least one or more non-English idioms, as well as a strong working knowledge or the politics and culture of at least one non-USA country.