Description of International Business Major

This major is intended to provide students with the competencies desirable for positions in global firms and challenging positions in private, governmental and nonprofit organizations.

With a degree in International Business, the career opportunities include foreign banking and international investing; import/export trade; international for-profit and not-for-profit organizations; world missions and services with multi-national corporations.

Those seeking employment in the field of international business should have specialized business skills, either in accounting, marketing, public relations, or management. In addition to this, foreign language skills, extensive travel experience, or experience living abroad will definitely help you get ahead.

As the global economy continues to expand, the demand for international business education is higher than ever and expected to increase.

This concentration prepares the student to be familiar with the international business environment and allows emphasis in a particular geographic region (Europe, Latin America, Asia or Africa).

RELATED SKILLS:

Oral and written communication
Organizational numerical analysis

Interpretation problem-solving
Teamwork          
Marketing

Computer literacy
Creative thinking

Critical thinking
Planning and budgeting

Decision-making
Analytical skills

Time management
Management (people and activities)

Reading/writing another language
Communicating between cultures

Understanding cultural diversity       

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