Co-Major in International Business
Gain a global perspective that complements another area of study with this co-major. With a growing demand for employees with international business and cultural competence, the program will give you a competitive advantage.
Program information
The business school offers a co-major in international business in response to increasing interest from students and a growing number of employers valuing international business competence.
This co-major encourages business school students to develop a highly valuable and marketable resume of competency in both international business issues and language skills, as well as a functional skill set.
Based on the results of a comprehensive 2014 survey of business needs (shown below), companies nationwide understand the importance of international business and cultural competence for both their professional and management staff:
- 80% of companies surveyed believe that their overall business would increase if more of their staff had expertise that is more international.
- 85% of companies surveyed will place greater emphasis on international competence among management and employee hires over the next 10 years.
- Half of respondents indicated that foreign language skills are of great importance for professional staff and management.
- 60% of respondents placed great importance on employee appreciation of cross-cultural differences.