International Business

International Business Major

The need for graduates with skills to help companies that trade, manufacture, or use contract manufacturing globally is growing. The international business major is designed to ensure that students cultivate their global mindset. Classes diving into international business cultures and etiquette, international business law, international financial management, international marketing, international business management, and international business strategy are combined with field experience and study abroad to broaden graduates' understanding of global business operations. Opportunities to travel and study outside the United States allow students to develop skills for functioning in different cultures, societies, and economic environments.

Graduates of international business can pursue many different careers, such as supply chain management, operations management, human resources management, sales and marketing, financial management, contract work, or entrepreneurship.

There is an increased demand for high-quality international business graduates, and salaries in this field are growing. This program allows students to study their specific interests and pursue global positions in marketing, financial management, supply chain management, technology services, human resource management, and many other traditional business support and leadership occupations.

After completing the program, graduates will:

• Solve problems related to the international context of finance, management, marketing, economics, accounting, and technology.
• Evaluate the global forces that shape our world in socio-economic, cultural, and political contexts.
• Integrate general and international business skills for effective problem-solving.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills in presentation and negotiating environments and understand the impact of culture on communication.
• Contribute to and work within cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

International Business Major Courses

International Business Minor

The minor in international business is available on campus and online to allow graduates in any major to expand their work opportunities. Positions in international business are projected to grow, and the minor will enhance a graduate’s career prospects. The minor introduces students to international business cultures and etiquette, international business law, international financial management, international marketing, international business management, and logistics and supply chain management. Along with learning in the classroom, students will take part in international business hands-on learning experiences, study abroad, or a foreign language requirement to broaden their understanding of global business operations.

After completing the program, graduates will:

• Evaluate the global forces that shape our world in socio-economic, cultural, and political contexts
• Integrate general and international business skills for effective problem-solving.
• Apply cross-disciplinary qualitative and quantitative information to problem resolution and opportunity identification.
• Use oral communication skills in presentation and negotiating environments and understand the impact of culture on communication.
• Contribute to and work within cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Use computer applications to facilitate international business opportunities.

International Business Minor Courses