INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The rising significance of international trade, finance, and public policy has transformed our businesses. In this sense, navigating business successfully in the contemporary world requires a global mindset. Managers must acquire the skills and knowledge needed to work in international markets across national cultures and understand differing business practices by immersing themselves in transformative global experiences. We arm our learners with the tools to tackle challenges in business while empowering them to contribute and engage in organizations and communities in a global business environment.
International Business focuses on the principles and practices of business that transcend national boundaries to operate successfully in the global business environment. International business deals with the understanding of cross-border relationships —within the same organization and across multiple organizations — comprising the modern multinational enterprise and the institutional, financial, sociocultural, and sociopolitical contexts surrounding the enterprise.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The international business program provides learners who want to develop a global mindset and the skills needed for career progression to the highest management levels. To be successful, learners must desire a cross-cultural understanding of how global competitive dynamics influence companies worldwide. Learners will benefit from the challenging coursework, cutting-edge business knowledge, and skills with a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences. Learners will gain global understanding, cultural awareness, and language appreciation. In addition, learners will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience for preparing the next generation of leaders to navigate complex international business environments across borders and cultures.
The Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in international business cultivates learners with adaptability, creativity, and a unique perspective on modern businesses' challenges and how to make the most out of an increasingly dynamic business and cultural environment. International business learners develop an understanding of the values, context, and culture needed to work within their choice of region. The international business program prepares learners to understand and apply business skills in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations in cross-cultural and global contexts.
COURSEWORK IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Our coursework allows learners to obtain analytical tools and conceptual framework needed to understand the international financial, political, and economic environment. Learners will gain an appreciation of how the business environment influences a firm’s strategy and performance, how culture plays a role in guiding a firm’s strategic activities, and how a firm can leverage home and host country resources to overcome challenges inherent in managing a multinational enterprise. Our program train learners to understand international business in international economics and finance, international accounting, international marketing, and international management strategy.
The major in international business requires 126 credit hours, organized as the following.
- 30 credits required for a concentration in International Business
- 12 Program Electives
- 48 credits required for General Education.
- 36 Credits required for Professional Core in Business.
International Business Required Courses
- MGT 332 Organizational Behavior/Theory
- ACC 461 Seminar in International Accounting
- FIN 487 International Financial Management
- MGT 465 International Management
- ECO 446 International Trade & Policy
- MGT 458 International Business
- MKT 464 Global Marketing
Choose 1 from the following:
- FRE 101 Elementary French I and FRE 102 Elementary French II
- FRE 201 Intermediate French I and FRE 202 Intermediate French II
- SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I and SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II
- SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II
CAREER FIELDS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
International business majors are prepared to work in a variety of business organizations. The unique and versatile skill set this degree provides can be used to help learners reach their career goals. Common Job Titles for International Business Majors:
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- Business development director
- Economist
- Financial analyst
- Financial controller
- Human resources manager
- International foreign policy advisor
- International marketing director
- International trade and customs manager
- Marketing manager
- Multinational manager
- Policy analyst
Innovative Industries in International Business
- International trade
- Franchising
- Distribution
- Marketing
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LINKS
- Academy of International Business
- Americas Society / Council of the Americas
- Bankers Association for Foreign Trade
- Business Council for International Understanding
- Coalition of Services Industries
- Development Gateway
- Emerging Markets Traders Association
- Federation of International Trade Associations
- INDEX: Directory of Development Organizations
- Institute of International Finance
- International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
- International Association of Business Communicators
- International Business Organization
- International Chamber of Commerce
- International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network
- International Development Research Centre
- International Energy Agency
- International Executives Association
- International Financial Reporting Standards
- International Labour Organization
- International Organization for Standardization
- International Trade Administration
- International Trade Centre
- Internationally United Commercial Agents and Brokers
- InterSol, Inc.
- Licensing Executives Society International
- Licensing International
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
- National Council on International Trade Development
- Network of Business Language Educators
- Oceans and Law of the Sea
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Organization of Women in International Trade
- Small Business Exporters Association
- The Globalization and Localization Association
- The International Trade Union Confederation
- The New Humanitarian
- Transparency International
- United Nations Global Compact
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization
- United Nations International Computing Center
- United States Agency for International Development
- Washington International Trade Association
- World Bank
- World Chambers Network
- World Customs Organization
- World Economic Forum
- World Energy Council
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center
- World Trade Centers Association
- World Trade Point Federation
- World Technology Network
- World Trade Organization

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