International Business

Professional Track

The professional track in International Business prepares graduates for careers in today’s global world economy. Value chains have long extended across borders into different political, economic, cultural, legal, and technological environments, resulting in a need for employees, entrepreneurs, managers, and top leaders to understand the context and the mechanics of international business.

This track will prepare you to be successful when doing business in or with foreign countries. You will acquire knowledge about the mechanics of international business in a variety of areas ranging from management, law, finance, marketing, human resources, and strategy. You'll also develop practical skills related to cross-cultural interactions.

International Business Courses

Required Emphasis Course

MBA 523 International Business
^{(Student must take this corresponding Emphasis Course along with an additional Emphasis
Course of their choice.)}

Professional Concentration Courses

Choose four from the following:

MBA 564 Applied International Management
MBA 574 Global Human Resources Management
MBA 560 International Business Law
MBA 561 International Finance
MBA 562 International Marketing
MBA 563 Global Strategy
MBA 5STI Special Topics of International Business

Careers in International Business

The management opportunities increase exponentially with an MBA, the most popular degree awarded in business. MBA students with an emphasis in International Business will be prepared for roles including:

International Marketing Director
Financial Controller
Multinational Manager
Business Development Director
International Trade and Customs Manager
International Foreign Policy Advisor

Learning a new language and keeping up to date on technology will also give you a competitive edge.

While the professional track in International Business will be helpful for graduates in any business function in international or global companies, there are a number of specialized career areas that this track specifically prepares students for:

Export Management
Import Management
International Sales
Global Sourcing and Purchasing
Global Business Development
International Financial Management
International Accounting
Global Mergers and Acquisitions
Global Human Resources
Expatriate Management
Global Strategy
International Management Consulting

Examples of level-based positions:
Entry-level Positions	Middle-level Positions	Top-level Positions
Foreign Affairs Analyst Foreign Service Officer Import/Export Coordinator Foreign Sales Representative International Strategy Analyst Translator/Interpreter	Global Business Manager Foreign Currency Investment Advisor Senior International Strategy Analyst International Management Analyst	International Marketing Director International Foreign Policy Advisor International Financial Manager Business Development Director CEO