International Business
Major/Minor
International business degree overview
Explore business beyond borders with our international business degree or minor. You'll learn how different cultures and languages shape the business world while gaining real-world experience through opportunities like studying abroad that make you stand out.
AT A GLANCE
Why choose our international business degree?
The global economy demands a business education that goes beyond textbooks. Our international business degree combines essential business principles with critical cultural insights, equipping you to thrive in diverse international and domestic environment. This interdisciplinary program features foreign language training, exciting study abroad options and classroom cross-cultural virtual exchanges with partner institutions around the world, allowing you to immerse yourself in different cultures and complete internships with international companies.
Engage with faculty who bring real-world experience in international business, entrepreneurship and sustainability. They share insights from their research in regions like The Americas, Asia and Europe, helping you connect classroom lessons to real-world challenges.
Benefits of our international business degree
As an international business student, you can:
- Develop cultural competence: Develop the skills to communicate and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams, an essential ability in today’s workplace.
- Gain a global perspective: Gain expertise in international markets, trade, foreign investment, and cross-cultural exchange, preparing you to work in multinational environments.
- Enhance your career advantage: Our international business degree sets you apart in the job market by showcasing your ability to thrive in global environments. It complements a variety of disciplines—such as supply chain management, marketing, finance, and certifications like SAP and Six Sigma, and other non-business disciplines—making you more versatile and competitive across industries.
- Get federal support: Take part in a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that helps improve your learning and keeps you ahead of the curve.
- Join successful graduates: Be among the 90% of College of Business Administration graduates who find a job within six months of finishing school.
Interested in an international business minor?
Our international business minor provides both business and non-business students with essential knowledge and cross-cultural communication skills, to manage and strategize in the global business landscape. As the world becomes more interconnected, understanding international markets and cultural dynamics is crucial for success.
Students, whether majoring in business, engineering, health sciences, medicine, art, media, or humanities, can benefit from understanding international markets, global trends, and strategic thinking. The minor offers flexible courses that align with diverse interests. By completing the IB Minor, students gain a competitive edge for careers in multinational companies, government or NGOs, cross-cultural and multicultural environments, enhancing their resumes with an international perspective that’s highly valued across industries.
Our IB minor is an excellent complement to your major, enhancing your degree and preparing you for careers that require cross-cultural expertise and a global perspective, helping you stand out in a competitive job market.
Careers to explore with an international business degree
A global perspective widens your horizons — and opens doors. Employers want to work with candidates who understand the complexities of the business world.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Program Manager | $60,931 |
| Policy Analyst | $82,397 |
| Human Resources Director | $130,000 |
| External Auditor | $78,000 |
| Public Relations Manager | $130,480 |
| Foreign Exchange Trader | $111,581 |
This residential college means business
Join the Business Residential College in Beddow Hall for an immersive business experience. Start building friendships and networks from day one with likeminded students. Enhance your business skills through workshops and events. Connect with faculty and industry professionals. Participate in community service and experiential learning to boost your resume and strengthen your connection to the campus and Mount Pleasant area.
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