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Specialization: International Business

The International Business specialization prepares students to understand and participate in worldwide production and distribution activities.

International Business (IB) is the study of domestic, international, and foreign business environments and of business practices and problems related to them.

 

Quarter CurriculumSemester Curriculum

 

To succeed in International Business, develop a plan. Identify a specialization (in addition to IB) that represents a function of business that you enjoy. Plan to travel, use the internet, and choose a language you enjoy and study it. Join the International Association of Students in Economics and Business (AIESEC) and develop a business expertise because most careers start domestically.

International Business Curriculum:

International Business Curriculum, GEC-R

International Business Curriculum, GEC

International Business Courses

Other links:

Honors Programs

Study abroad - Student Exchange, Elective Treks

 

Sample Course Model

YearAutumnWinterSpring
3 Bus - Fin 620
Bus - M&L 650
Bus Adm 555
Bus - Fin 725 Int'l Bus Option
Bus - M&L 757
4 Bus - MHP 763 Int'l Bus Option Bus Adm 798
OR  
3   Bus - Fin 620
Bus - M&L 650
Bus Adm 555
Bus - MHP 763/765
Int'l Bus Option
4 Bus - M&L 757 Bus - Fin 725 Int'l Bus Option
Bus Adm 798

To succeed in International Business, develop a plan. Identify a specialization (in addition to IB) that represents a function of business that you enjoy. Plan to travel, use the internet, and choose a language you enjoy and study it. Join the International Association of Students in Economics and Business (AIESEC) and develop a business expertise because most careers start domestically.

International Business Curriculum:

   International Business Advising Sheet (Semesters)

Other information:

  Course Conversion Guide for International Business

  Business Core Course Conversion Guide

 

Careers

Other studies include exchange controls and the operations of foreign exchanges to formulate policies on investments and transfer of capital. There may also be specialization in the analysis of economic conditions in a particular geographic area.

Salaries (2008-2009)
Full-time: $49,333  ·  Intern: $2,557/month
Learn more about International Business through the Office of Career Management.

Potential career paths include but are not limited to:

  • U.S. firms involved with international trade and foreign investment
  • U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies
  • Consular work and other aspects of government foreign service
  • International Trade Economics

 

Extracurricular Opportunities

There are many ways for students specializing in International Business to enhance their education beyond the classroom. You can choose from hundreds of Ohio State student organizations, in addition to other opportunities offered by Fisher.

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