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Raj Soin College of Business

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International business is the field of study that focuses on business that crosses national borders and enters into the international economic arena. Traditionally, international business specialists have been employed by larger multinational companies; however, there are increasingly more opportunities in smaller companies, such as banks, or companies that advise importers and exporters.

  • The international business major focuses on private sector organizations that engage in the import and export of goods and services.
  • International business majors are required to complete an international internship during the junior or senior year and are strongly encouraged to take advantage of study abroad opportunities.
  • The curriculum is interdisciplinary, including courses in language, business, and culture.
Bachelor of Science in Business in International Business—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
English Comp I & II
History
College Algebra
Computer Literacy
Foreign Languages
Calculus for Mgt, Life & Social Science
GE Non-Western Course
GE Sciences (3)
GE College Component
GE Human Behavior
GE Human Expression		 Sophomore
Accounting I
Microeconomics
Probability & Statistics
Business Writing
Macroeconomics
Accounting II
Quantitative Business Modeling
Business Communication
Foreign Languages
Additional GE Courses (2)		 Junior
Principles of Marketing
Organizational Behavior
International Accounting
Comparative Economic Systems
Global Supply Chain Management
International Marketing
Business Law
Intro to MIS
Financial Mgt I
Intro to Operations Mgt
Foreign Languages
Cultural Electives		 Senior
Public Policy
Strategic Management
International Financial Mgt
International Management
International Trade Internship
International Trade Management
Global Economy
Foreign Languages
Cultural Electives

Fast Facts:

Average starting salary of professionals with a bachelor's degree in a business-related field: accounting $48,854; business administration/management $42,094; economics $49,809; finance $50,546; MIS $47,798; marketing $49,035. (Source: Salary Survey Spring 2010, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following career fields will have a significant increase in demand from 2008 to 2018: systems analysts, management analysts, and database administrators

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International Business—international trade specialist, diplomat

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