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:

    • 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

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