Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - International Business

• Students take a concentration of 3 courses (9 credits) in a chosen functional area of business (accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, or MIS) in order to acquire expertise in a specific area of business.

• Majors also select 3 courses (9 credits) focused on problems specific to business in the international context.

• More than anything else, it is the ability to function effectively in more than one culture that sets the IB major apart. Students complete 18 credits of study related to a chosen region of the world. (Regions include: Asia, Latin America, and Western Europe, among others.) In addition to foreign language, these courses may involve study of the politics, history, business, culture, etc. of the target region. Please see International Business Areas of Study on the Lee Business School Undergraduate Advising page for a listing of specific courses satisfying this requirement for each region.

A career in international business is an opportunity to grow ones creative abilities, tenacity, and adventurous spirit. Some of the most popular career paths for individuals with a degree in international business include international relations, nonprofit work, language services, and journalism. Most entry-level positions in a variety of career areas begin within the United States with an opportunity internationally overtime and with experience.

Beyond a degree in international business, organizations are seeking candidates who speak multiple languages, demonstrate intercultural competency, sensitivity, and tolerance; have experience communicating with people from other countries, who have lived in and/or worked abroad, and have a strong understanding of etiquette and business practices in the country that they are doing business.