International Business
Associate Professor Sharon May, Chair, Division of Social Sciences
Professor John Gallagher, Coordinator
The Major in International Business combines work in several related disciplines with language study and a period of time abroad. It is designed to provide students with knowledge of the basic principles and analytical tools of business and an understanding of the social, economic, and political environments in which organizations operate. This approach makes it possible for students to consider a range of career fields in the for-profit, not-for-profit, and public sectors. The major also provides students with a foundation for future graduate study.
Students successfully completing the program of study will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
- Exercise creative and critical modes of inquiry that provide an understanding of people and organizations around the world that lead to demonstrable ability to:
- Assess organizational performance with respect to the needs of its various stakeholders.
- Understand the complexities, challenges and opportunities posed by their economic, political, technological and social/cultural context.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and complete a long-term research project that incorporates management theories and concepts into an organizational and international application.
- Demonstrate the ability to retrieve and interpret financial and economic data, the thoughtful analysis of that data, and a clear presentation of the results.
- Demonstrate a global perspective of the relationship between business, management, and the society, and a profound awareness of an intercultural community.
- To complete an education abroad program and reflect upon the challenges and knowledge gained from the experience.