International Business

 

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The International Business Studies major is an interdisciplinary program in the Bryan School of Business and Economics located in the Department of Business Administration

The program emphasizes the importance of foreign language competency and the multicultural nature of a global economy.  This emphasis on understanding other cultures, societies and economies is met by requiring additional language study and one semester of study abroad during which students take course related to social, political and economic environments in foreign countries.

Focus areas within the International Business Studies major now include Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Management, Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management.  Students are encouraged to consider a minor in a related field, such as foreign language, Political Science or Economics.  For more information on the International Business Studies major, please contact Heidi Fischer in room 232 of the Bryan Building, at (336) 334-5928 or by email (heidi_fischer@uncg.edu).  Visit the International Business Studies Department at:  www.uncg.edu/bae/ibs. 
 

CAREER IDEAS     [Top]
Bilingual Educator
Buyer
Crosscultural Trainer
Custom Compliance Agent
Diplomat
Economist
Foreign Currency Trader
Foreign Service Officer
Human Resources Analyst
Import/Export Agent
International Economist
International Marketing Manager
International Trade Specialist
Interpreter
Labor Relations Specialist
Manufacturer’s Agent
Marketing Research Analyst
Newspaper/Magazine Journalist
Public Relations Specialist
Securities Broker
Travel Agent
WORK SETTINGS     [Top]
Banks/Financial Institutions
Customs Brokers
Educational Institutions
Economic Development Organizations
Government Agencies (International Trade Commission)
Import/Export Companies
International Organizations (WTO, NAFTA, World Bank, IMF)
International Services Agencies (CARE, UNICEF)
International Companies
Manufacturing Companies
Marketing Firms
Media Corporations
Multi-National Corporations
Non-governmental organizations
Think Tanks (Brookings Institution)
Shipping Companies
Wholesale Companies

USEFUL WEBSITES     [Top]
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UNCG Career Services
#1 EUC, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
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FAX (336) 334-5185
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