Overview
The International Business major, in the McDonough School of Business, provides excellent preparation for students interested in careers involving the coordination of human and material resources toward the achievement of the international goals of the organization. In addition, international business requires special skills to adapt management methods to the needs of foreign environments.
The concentration is intended to prepare the student for administrative positions in international divisions of American companies; careers in the national or international government agencies concerned with international trade development, the establishment of international businesses; and careers in commercial and investment banking.
Skills
The study of international business allows for the development of a core set of skills sought after by employers in a wide range of occupational settings. A sampling of representative skills and abilities follows.
Quantitative
Analyze complex and unstructured data
Evaluate risks and opportunities
Coursework in Finance/Marketing/Management
Communication
Communicate clearly and persuasively
Diplomacy and negotiating
Networking
Public speaking