International Business

Bachelor of Arts

About the Major

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.

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

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

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