International Business
Major/Minor
[ Suggested Curriculum (PDF*) ]
International business is the field of study that focuses on business that crosses national borders and enters into the international economic arena. Traditionally, international business specialists have been employed by larger multinational companies; however, there are increasingly more opportunities in smaller companies, such as banks, or companies that advise importers and exporters.
- The international business major focuses on private sector organizations that engage in the import and export of goods and services.
- International business majors are required to complete an international internship during the junior or senior year and are strongly encouraged to take advantage of study abroad opportunities.
- The curriculum is interdisciplinary, including courses in language, business, and culture.
| Bachelor of Science in Business in International Business—Suggested Curriculum |
Freshman
English Comp I & II
GE Sciences (3)
History
College Algebra
Non-Western GE Course
Computer Literacy
Foreign Languages
GE College Component
Calculus for Mgt Life & Social Science
GE Human Behavior
GE Human Expression |
Sophomore
Accounting I
Microeconomics
Probability & Statistics
Additional GE Courses (2)
Business Writing
Macroeconomics
Accounting II
Quantitative Business Modeling
Business Communication
Business Law
Intro to MIS
Foreign Languages |
Junior
Principles of Marketing
Organizational Behavior
International Accounting
Comparative Economic Systems
Global Supply Chain Management
International Marketing
Cultural Electives
Foreign Languages |
Senior
Public Policy
Strategic Management
International Financial Management
International Management
International Trade Internship
International Trade Management
Cultural Electives
Foreign Languages |
Fast Facts:
Average starting salary of professionals with a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field: Accounting $47,413; Business Administration/Management $43,823; Economics $52,926; Finance $48,795; MIS $47,798; Marketing $43,459. (Source: Salary Survey Winter 2008, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following career fields will have a significant increase in demand from 1998 to 2008: systems analysts, management analysts, financial service agents, and database administrators
Discover what some of WSU's alumni are doing with a degree in:
International Business—international trade specialist, diplomat |
