International Business, B.B.A. Major
International Business, B.B.A. Major
A B.B.A. with a concentration in International Business prepares graduates to effectively compete in a global economy and pursue the exciting opportunities of international assignments. In-depth study of international business principles ensures graduates are ready for a variety of business careers in today's setting of multicultural business relationships. Quality classroom experiences combined with real life exposure and application allow students to have first-hand experiences before they even graduate.
Differences in legal systems, accounting practices, labor and environmental laws, language, culture and political systems are all areas where adequate knowledge and preparation is a must for international businesses and organizations. Students who choose this concentration will benefit from a curriculum that lays the foundation for just these fundamental subjects. Examples of typical courses for this concentration include: the environment of business, ethics and corporate responsibility, operations and project management, international accounting, international economics, global marketing and the Internet, and strategic management.
Public and private sector jobs abound and could include Foreign Service officer, diplomat, import/export agent, foreign sales representative, international marketing analyst and international mergers and acquisitions specialist, to name a few.
