International Business

The international business major prepares you for the global world of business by providing:

• A solid foundation in the solving business problems
• The distinct skills to solve international business problems and function effectively in the global arena
• A sound understanding of cultures that exist across the global economy.

While many students select international business as their only major, others will double-major, with a second major in either:

• One of the business functional areas—such as finance, marketing, or information systems—in order to enhance their job search and their business career. (Note that one course can count toward both this major and a major in marketing, finance, economics, human resources, or management.)
• One of the modern languages, if there is a strong geographic preference. (Some language courses may count toward both majors)

Top IB Blogs
Managing Globalization – International Herald Tribune
Global Edge – Michigan State Center for International Business & Economic Research
Global Business Perspectives
Global Small Business
Free Exchange – Economist Magazine
Featured Advisory Board
Richard Eberly is Executive Vice President of Meridian Bioscience. Rick graduated with an MBA from Xavier University. In addition to management, his expertise is in international business, mergers and acquisitions, marketing and sales, and quality systems. Meridian Bioscience produces, markets and distributes more than 200 innovative diagnostic test kits and related products for diagnosing a variety of critical infections. In 2008, Meridian sales rose 14% to $139.6 million.
Featured Faculty
	Jamal Abu-Rashed is a professor and Director for the Center for International Business. He received his PhD from Southern Methodist University. Jamal teaches Economics and International Business, and students have awarded him undergraduate professor of the year in Williams College of Business, on-site MBA professor of the year, and executive MBA professor of the year for ten years. His research focuses on international currencies, the impact of trade policy on employment, and economic development.