International Business Studies is the integration of an in-depth study of a foreign language and the region of the world represented by that language, combined with a broad education in business fundamentals and specific education in international business. International business encompasses global, economic, and financial issues in the marketing of products and services, and management of firms across international borders. Two requirements set the International Business Studies major apart from other business programs: 1) advanced language proficiency and 2) a semester abroad in a region of interest. If you enjoy living and working in a different culture, speaking a different language, and interacting with people from another region of the world, then International Business Studies is the major for you.
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The Department of Business Administration and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature offer a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business Studies. The major is designed to prepare students to live and conduct business effectively in a particular region of the world. Like all programs in the Department of Business Administration the program provides a liberal arts education in the first half of the program through a variety of courses in liberal arts and sciences. The program design requires the selection of humanities and social behavioral sciences courses with an emphasis on the student’s international area of interest. Students take a one semester study abroad program in their region of interest. Business courses beyond the basic core focus on international business, marketing, management, finance, and economics. With an equal emphasis on business and international studies, including advanced language training, students learn to apply principles from all business areas to the international arena.
