The international business specialization is an interdepartmental specialization emphasizing the global dimensions of business. Students are required to complete foreign language courses as well as an international study experience. The School of Business has agreements with several universities through which students can experience the international aspects of education as well as enhance their foreign language capabilities.
The Business Administration degree with an international business specialization will prepare you to be a business professional who understands the global business environment and the unique challenges faced when operating in a complex global economy. In addition, you will also learn about the functional areas of modern business and the ethical and global issues confronting business today along with the economic, social, political, and legal environments in which business decisions are made. Practice in making decisions using quantitative and analytical skills are complemented with leadership and team-building skills. The curriculum is delivered using a variety of methods including analysis of business cases and other experiential exercises as well as co-curricular activities.
In this extremely competitive economy, it is more important than ever to understand the impact of the global economy on companies, non-profit organizations and governments. The specialization is designed for students interested in positions in the areas of international trade and finance and industrial development as well as a variety of managerial careers in private and public sector organizations. SIUE graduates obtain positions at a variety of firms such as MasterCard, Enterprise, Bearing Point Consulting, Thompson Reuters, and Regions Bank. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain professional experiences through co-operative education, internship and other co-curricular activities prior to graduation.
Admission to the School of Business is through a selective, competitive application process. Students must first apply to SIUE and be admitted, then complete a set of prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the School of Business. Additional information regarding admission to all undergraduate programs is available on the School of Business website and in the undergraduate catalog. Students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor as they make plans to apply for admission to the School of Business.
