Students who complete a degree in International Business will be culturally aware, business savvy, and willing to adapt to cross-cultural environments. They will understand how globalization affects businesses at all levels–locally, regionally, and internationally.
Performance Learning
Performance Learning initiatives for third parties in the global community could include advising multinational corporations on entering the U.S. market, advising a foreign government on micro-enterprises, or competing in Model U.N.
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities for students who demonstrate this expertise include import/export agent, translator, foreign sales representative, international marketing manager, and international management consultant. Broadly speaking, positions can be found in multinational corporations, banks, consulting firms, business development, entrepreneurship, information technology, international aid agencies, non-government organizations, and the public sector.
Learning Goals for the International Business Major:
- Students will be able to explain how international factors affect domestic concerns of the host country.
- Students will be able to explain the role of institutions the global marketplace.
- Students will be able to explain the key business issues related to multinational operations.
- Students will be able to conduct both formal and informal interactions with members of the host country in a professional manner.
- Students will demonstrate awareness of and respect for host culture and an understanding of its history.
- Students will apply their knowledge of the relationships between business functions of multinational organizations through an international consulting project.
