Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business

A career in international business is an opportunity to grow your creativity, tenacity, and adventurous spirit. Some of the most popular career paths for individuals with a degree in international business include international relations, nonprofit work, language services, and journalism. Most entry-level positions in a variety of career areas begin within the United States with an opportunity internationally overtime and with experience.

Beyond a degree in international business, organizations are seeking candidates who speak multiple languages, demonstrate intercultural competency, sensitivity, and tolerance; have experience communicating with people from other countries, who have lived in and/or worked abroad, and have a strong understanding of etiquette and business practices in the country that they are doing business.

Below are sample opportunities in some of the most popular industries for individuals seeking careers in international business.

International Business Job Areas

• Management
• Human Resources
• Labor Relations
• Banking and Finance
• Economics
• International Development
• Real Estate
• Sales
• Marketing
• Product Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Agricultural Economics

Types of Employers

• Domestic and foreign corporations
• Multinational service firms
• Global small and medium enterprises
• Domestic and foreign financial institutions
• International marketing firms
• International real estate firms
• International trade firms
• Contracting and consulting firms
• Convention and visitors’ bureaus
• International airlines
• Transportation, travel, and hospitality industry

International Relations/Government Job Areas

• International Law
• Diplomacy
• Foreign Affairs
• Public Service
• Institutional/Community Development

Type of Employers

• United Nations
• Relief organizations
• Religious organizations
• Non-profit organizations/corporations
• Educational institutions
• Consulting firms
• Research institutes
• Foundations
• National Security Council (NSC)

Nonprofit/Government Job Areas

• Human Services Provision
• Public Health
• Disaster/Disease Relief
• Policy Development
• Program Administration Program Evaluation Volunteer Coordination

Type of Employers

• Private voluntary organizations
• Nonprofit organizations
• International organizations
• Humanitarian services
• Government agencies with an international focus
• Relief organizations, associations, societies, research institutes
• National Security Council
• United Nations
• Defense contractors
• U.S. Peace Corps
• U.S. Foreign Service USAID Armed Services

Language Services/Education Job Areas

• Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Interpreting
• Translating
• Research and Writing
• International Student Support Services
• Study Abroad Programming

Type of Employers

• Public and private schools abroad
• Community organizations
• Federal government agencies
• English language institutes
• Overseas dependents’ schools
• Religious and volunteer organizations
• Colleges and universities

Journalism Job Areas

• Foreign News Correspondence
• International Broadcasting
• Reporting
• Editorial/Column writing
• Investigative Journalism
• Research
• Photography
• Freelance Work

Type of Employers

• Foreign news agencies
• TV networks
• Large circulation newspapers
• Wire services
• Trade newspapers
• Online publishers
• Labor unions
• Academic journals
• International newspapers
• Magazines
• Museums
• Self employed