International Business
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science
Undergraduate Programs
Our international business major integrates coursework in business administration, a foreign language and regional/cultural studies for a truly interdisciplinary major. This renowned program ranks No. 13 in the nation among public universities by U.S. News and World Report.
Majors (Emphasis/Specialization)
- International Business (Arabic and Middle East & North Africa), B.A.
- International Business (Chinese and Asia), B.A.
- International Business (English and North America), B.A.
- International Business (French and North America), B.A.
- International Business (French and Western Europe), B.A.
- International Business (German and Western Europe), B.A.
- International Business (Italian and Western Europe), B.A.
- International Business (Japanese and Asia), B.A.
- International Business (Korean and Asia), B.A.
- International Business (North Atlantic/European Languages), B.A.
- International Business (Portuguese and Latin America), B.A.
- International Business (Portuguese and Western Europe), B.A.
- International Business (Russian and Central Europe), B.A.
- International Business (Singapore/Asian Languages), B.A.
- International Business (Spanish and Latin America), B.A.
- International Business (Spanish and Western Europe), B.A.
Program Highlights
You will engage directly with your region and language of emphasis through a semester abroad experience — either an approved study abroad program or an international internship customized to give you specific hands-on experience.
Sample Courses
- Topics in International Business
- Doing Business in Latin America
- Doing Business in Europe
- Doing Business in Asia
Graduate Programs
- Business Administration, MBA
- Business Administration, MBA & Latin American Studies, M.A. (concurrent)
- Global Business Development, M.S.
Career Options
Our international business major will prepare you for a many different areas of business. Popular career areas for our graduates include management, banking and finance, economics, international development, real estate, sales, marketing and advertising, product management, supply chain management, consulting, government and U.S. customs, international law, and logistics.
- McKinsey & Company
- Microsoft
- European Central Bank
- Stanford Children's Health
Academic Experiences
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Conversational skills
- Cultural awareness
- Writing
- Public speaking, presentation, and didactic skills
- Interpretive skills
- Linguistic skills
- Rhetorical skills
International Business Program
College of Arts and Letters

