International Business

Bachelor's Degree Program

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Bachelor's, Minor
International Business

Business Without Borders

A strong understanding of how the global economy operates is an in-demand skill for the growing number of businesses that have an international footprint. In fact, most businesses these days are not isolated from the rest of the world. Global supply chains, outsourcing, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and finance are part of the new realities of all companies large or small. The University’s International Business major prepares you to be a valuable employee within global business ventures by providing a strong business background, combined with an understanding of international finance, marketing and multicultural understanding and competency.

You will have numerous career opportunities as an International Business graduate, from managing foreign offices and markets in the areas of sales, import and exports, marketing, finance and management to working in human resources, purchasing, and dealing with capital markets. Opportunities exist within foreign companies operating in the United States, government agencies, global institutions, multinational companies, nonprofit organizations and more.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of eleven (11) courses outside of the major department. The General Education Domain III-C (Global Competency, Ethical Reasoning, and/or Human Diversity) requirement is satisfied through the completion of a major in International Business.

A minor in a language, economics, finance, or marketing is recommended.

Course Prerequisites

Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

International Business Major

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MINOR

The minor requires five (5) courses as follows:

Choose two (2) electives from the following list:

* Management majors who minor in International Business may not count either MGMT 308 or MGMT 412 towards the minor.

** Marketing majors who minor in International Business may not count either MGMT 308 or MRKT 318 towards the minor.

Career Opportunities

Options include positions in all aspects of businesses; particularly in companies with a multinational focus:

International Business

International Sales

Responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to expand a company's market presence globally.

International Operations and Supply Chain

Manages the global supply chain and logistics.

International Human Resources

Oversees the recruitment, training, and management of employees across different countries.

International Finance Manager

Manages financial operations on a global scale.

International Business Manager

Oversees a company's international business operations.

International Global Marketing

Develops and executes global marketing strategies to promote products or services in international markets

Meet Our Faculty

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Karen Druffel

Associate Professor of Business, Management and Business Information Technology Department and Program Coordinator and Advisor, Master of Business Administration
508-626-4852
kdruffel@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
Jorge Riveras

Jorge Riveras, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Management Programs, Associate Professor of Business, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4572
jriveras@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall

Erastus Ndinguri

Associate Professor of Management, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4882
endinguri@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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John Palabiyik, Ph.D.

Department Chair and Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4858
jpalabiyik@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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Dara Barros

Dara Barros, International Business Major

“The small campus, sense of community and opportunities to grow as a person are what I love most about FSU. The International Business major is perfect for my career goals.”

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about the International Business program at FSU, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framigham.edu (admissions[at]framigham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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