Office of Career Management
Explore Careers: International Business
What is International Business?
- Involves global production and distribution activities
- Studies domestic, international, and foreign business environments
- Addresses business practices and challenges across borders
Day in the Life
Roles:
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Career-related podcast:
Sample International Business Roles
- U.S. firms engaged in international trade and investment
- U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies (marketing, finance, HR, etc.)
- Government foreign service and consular work
- International trade economics
Characteristics for Success
- Adaptable and strategic
- Strong cultural awareness
- Effective communicator
- Emotionally intelligent
- Excellent at networking
Sample Employers
Mettler Toledo,Restaurant Brands International, Saks Fifth Avenue
Abercrombie & Fitch, Cohen & Co., GE Aviation
JPMorgan Chase & Co., L Brands
Salary Information (2025–2026)
- Full-time: $59,176 annually
- Internship: $22/hour
Fisher Resources
Academic:
- Department of Management & Human Resources
- International Business Specialization
- Global Business
Extracurricular:
- Fisher International Friends
- International Business Club
- TAMID Group