International Business

The International Business major is offered to traditional undergraduate students. Students completing the major acquire the business, trade, cultural, international affairs, and language skills to become successful leaders in the competitive global marketplace.

The world of business is changing as national economies merge into an interdependent and global economic system where more firms, large and small, become international in scope. The International Business major provides a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to deal with the complexities that arise from doing business in different countries. International business students learn how to take advantage of globalization to minimize costs and to maximize value added for their companies. They learn how to evaluate exports, imports, licensing, joint ventures and foreign investment opportunities by gaining knowledge of international trade and investment rules. They also learn how to manage risks associated with international transactions, by learning how to manage payment and foreign exchange risks.

Students who complete the International Business major think globally about employment, production, sales, and investment. They apply business techniques and theories adopted by global enterprises to assess the current global trade and investment environment and its links to the political economy and the global monetary system. Graduates will be able to communicate and work effectively with people in other countries and cultures, as well as to formulate international business plans. They will be models of cross-cultural awareness through teaching, scholarship, and community outreach - with special emphasis on culture, ethics, and business practices and protocols in different countries.