International Business Major
International business looks at the world of the work of organizations through a global lens. You will gain an understanding of how global markets work and the influences of political systems throughout the world on business practices. You can expect to enhance your mastery of concepts related to foreign markets and varied political systems.
Program Details
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in International Business marries foundational and advanced business concepts and theories with globally focused courses to prepare you for an entry-level position in a firm engaged in international business. An additional year of foreign language study and the completion of a semester studying abroad are required for the major.
Program Concentrations
This program is made up of the following concentrations. Learn more about concentrations.Concentration Overview
This concentration provides students with the concepts and theories that are foundational to any business program.
Concentration Overview
This concentration focuses on the economics, accounting, and finance elements of successful business administration.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentration Overview
This concentration expands student understanding of business concepts in relation to law, management, and marketing.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentration Overview
The global focus of this concentration guides students to examine the function of business administration from multiple and diverse perspectives.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentrations on this page are required for this program. Additional courses or concentrations may need to be added to meet program or credit requirements.
Program Coursework
- Applied Statistics
- Introduction to Business
- Business Ethics
- Introduction to Management Information Systems
- Intercultural Communication
- Consumer Economics/Personal Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Business Finance
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Business Law I
- Organization and Management
- Human Resources Management
- Professional Communication
- Global Business
- Global Marketing
- International Trade and Finance
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- International Politics
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
Liberal Arts Core
LEADERSHIP: 4 credits
- Freshman Seminar (1 cr.)
- Spiritual & Ethical Literacy (3 cr.)
- Personal Branding Communication (3 cr.)
- Writing for the 21st Century (3 cr.)*
- Quantitative Problem Solving (3 cr.)*
- Language & Culture (3 cr.)
CORE LITERACIES: 15 credits – Choose one (1) course from each broad theme. Course options can be found in the course catalog or on the academic advising page. Broad themes are:
- Narratives of Identity (3 cr.)
- Science, Environment & Culture (3 cr.)
- Social Tensions (3 cr.)
- The American Experience (3 cr.)
- Approving the Better Things (3 cr.)
Professional Core
Culminating Experience
- Pre-Internship
- Internship
- Capstone
Limitless Curriculum
Create an academic pathway that best fits your interests.
Explore concentrations in this major.
Concentration Overview
This concentration provides students with the concepts and theories that are foundational to any business program.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentration Overview
This concentration focuses on the economics, accounting, and finance elements of successful business administration.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentration Overview
This concentration expands student understanding of business concepts in relation to law, management, and marketing.
Courses in this Concentration
Concentration Overview
The global focus of this concentration guides students to examine the function of business administration from multiple and diverse perspectives.
Courses in this Concentration
Experiential Learning
As an international business major, you are given the opportunity to apply your knowledge through internships.
Internship sites may include:
- Aflac
- Agricycle Global
- Ambas Financial Services, LLV
- Cardinal Stritch University (Marketing Department, Performing Arts Department, etc)
- Eagle Management RE, LLC
- Elite Sports Club
- Golden Spiral Digital
- Good Earth Lighting
- Greentree-Teutonia
- Global Power Components
- Green Tree Corporation
- HaloVino
- Hatch Staffing Services
- Hotel Dominus
- Humber Mundie & McClarly
- Jose's Blue Sombrero
- Kastijun LTD - Waste Management Company
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
- Milwaukee Power Hockey
- Mission Control/Big Lake Records
- Molino Victoria S.A
- Networth Realty of Phoenix
- Northwestern Mutual
- Robert W. Baird & Co
- Sizigi
- The Commons
- United Community Center
- West Point Financial Group
- Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- Zarletti Mequon
- 4th Dimension Recovery Centers
A Career in International Business
Jobs You Can Get as an International Business Major
Companies look for employees who have a strong understanding of globalization and its impact on business practices. A career in international business can provide individuals with an opportunity to travel to other countries and apply their knowledge within those organizations.
As the world economy continues to globalize, more U.S. companies are expanding business operations overseas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the field of business and financial operations is projected to grow 7% from 2018-2028 -- faster than the average occupation in the U.S. This is due largely to the pressures of globalization, which continue to create jobs across many multinational organizations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics