Students who wish to increase their understanding of global
markets and various regions of the world should strongly consider studying
international business. The world’s economy is increasingly global. Studying
international business will provide you with insights into the global economic
and business climates. Additionally, many institutions strongly advise (or
require) students who major or minor in international business to study a
foreign language and/or to complete an overseas study or internship experience.
Taken together, such a course of study can be particularly beneficial for
students who hope to one day work abroad.
Studying international business can prepare students for
positions across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, for example in
business, go
vernment, and international agencies. Students might expect their
day-to-day work to revolve around international trade, global business
operations and planning, or industrial development, for example. Additionally,
international business studies can be greatly beneficial for students who plan
to pursue graduate studies in areas such as law or public policy where a robust
knowledge of international business can be helpful.