Program at a glance
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How long does it take?
This 120 credit program is designed to be completed in four years.
What will I learn in a bachelor's degree in international business program?
The international business major provides an interdisciplinary program of study which combines international and foreign language studies with a business degree. This degree is great for students seeking to work in the international business world, as the program focuses on the principles and practices of businesses that cross national boundaries to operate in the global business environment. Each participant has the opportunity to specialize in a particular region — Asia and the Pacific, Europe or the Americas.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of fundamental business knowledge and practices.
- Possess analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Effectively communicate within a business environment.
- Use information technology to support business analysis and operations.
- Recognize, evaluate and resolve ethical issues, both personally and organizationally.
- Develop a global business perspective and will have the knowledge and skills to conduct business internationally.
Learn more about the department
The international business faculty are a community of scholars in a variety of disciplines who focus on the principles and practices of business that crosses national boundaries to operate successfully in the global business environment.
Specializations in the international business program
The international business major provides an interdisciplinary program of study which combines international and foreign language studies with a business degree. This major prepares students to be effective in international business transactions.
Students wishing to fulfill the requirements of the Bachelor of Science in International Business need to select a business concentration (accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing), take two years of a single foreign language, and select a regional track consistent with their language studies.
In addition to completing two years of study in a single language (i.e., the successful completion of a fourth semester college course, or the equivalent), students need to choose a regional track related to their foreign language, and must take courses specifically related to it in conversation, culture, geography, history, and political science.
- Chinese - Asian Track
- French - European Track
- German - European Track
- Italian - European Track
- Japanese - Asian Track
- Portuguese Track
- Spanish - European Track
- Spanish - Latin American Track
Take the next step
Careers with a degree in international business
With a bachelor's degree in international business, students may pursue a variety of careers in economics, accounting, finance, management and marketing. As of 2017, some of the most in-demand careers in these international fields included:
- Management analysts
- Marketing managers
- Executives
- Human resources managers
- Financial analysts
- Economists
- Policy analysts
You can afford the Â鶹´«Ã½AV
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the Â鶹´«Ã½AV with no student debt.
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