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Travel the world for business.
Take on the challenges and opportunities of the global marketplace. Nichols International Business Program prepares you to understand the complex issues facing businesses today.
- manage a multicultural workforce
- enter foreign markets
- coordinate multinational operations
- work with differences in language, communication, social interaction, work attitudes, politics and social structures
- recognize international economic trends
- understand cultural differences in business practices, such as those in management, marketing, finance and economics
Career Opportunities
The International Business Program prepares you to step into a successful career with:
- multinational corporations
- financial institutions with foreign operations
- government agencies involved in international trade
- international organizations
Positions in sales and marketing include:
- business development manager
- cultural advisor
- foreign markets research analyst
- marketing representative
- sales and procurement manager
Positions in financial services and investment accounting include:
- international banking officer
- foreign investment analyst
- financial manager
- insurance broker
- risk analyst
- international tax accountant
- international treasurer
Career Success!
Class of 2011: Samir Goncalves
Hometown: Hopkinton, MA
Major: International Business
Position: Ernst & Young; knowledge advisor Global Life Sciences Group Boston, MA
How he did it:
After finding an entry level position of interest on the LinkIn portal, Samir Goncalves applied online through the Ernst & Young (E&Y) website in February, 2011. After waiting approximately two weeks, he paid for a “premium” LinkedIn subscription, so that he could get the hiring manager’s name. Then, he contacted her directly by email and voice mail. “When she responded, I sent over a customized cover letter, my resume, and a writing sample which she requests from all candidates,” says Goncalves.
After a phone interview that lasted an hour, Goncalves had face-to-face interviews with two senior team members at the E&Y office in the John Hancock Tower in Boston. “After two hours of interviews, they asked me to do a writing assignment on the spot. I was there for about three hours in total, and it was intense!” he says.
The next round of interviews was with two partners of the firm. Finally, after three months, Goncalves landed the job as a knowledge advisor, with responsibility of working in a team to analyze data and write research while also engaging directly with clients to provide knowledge and insight on industry trends.
“Nichols won't get you the job, but it will make you eligible for it” says Goncalves, who believes that the Professional Development Seminar Program helped prepare him for the interview process. “Preparation yields rewards, and Nichols offers all the preparation a student needs to win not just any job, but the job they want.”
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Specialization Courses
International Business majors must complete 121 credit hours (approximately 40 courses), including courses from the foundation and business core curricula, focused electives and these required specialization courses:
| IBUS 309 |
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3 Hours, 1 Semester |
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This course focuses on the connections between physical, cultural, and political geography and our economies. Case studies are used to explore both natural and global economic issues. |
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| IBUS 388 |
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3 Hours, 1 Semester |
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Examines management theory and practice as applied to business activities that cross national boundaries. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of strategic, cultural, behavioral, functional, legal, and socio-ethnical aspects of international management in a global economy with multinational business enterprises. |
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| IBUS 412 |
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3 Hours, 1 Semester |
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An economic analysis of the foundations of international trade and the impact of trade on domestic and global economies. The course includes a study of the balance of payments, world debt, exchange rates, and the international monetary system. Current issues and problems are emphasized. |
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| IBUS 434 |
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3 Hours, 1 Semester |
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An analysis of the international business and consumer environments and the development and implementation of marketing programs across business alternatives (e.g., direct investment, joint ventures, licensing). Topics include the roles of cultural, political, technological, economic, and legal aspects of marketing in an international environment, as well as how these affect the marketing mixes likely to be successful in various international markets. |
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| IBUS 444 |
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3 Hours, 1 Semester |
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This course focuses on the impact of advanced economies on emerging markets and vice-versa. It provides an overview of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) country classification in its World Economic Outlook surveys and reports, which divides the world into two major groups: advanced economies, and other emerging market and developing countries. It also seeks to understand the intensity of competition in emerging markets and advanced economies. |
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| IBUS 480 |
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3 Hours, 1 Semester |
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This seminar is a senior-level capstone course for international business students. A case study approach will be used to explore the major current issues in international business and bring together the general concepts and ethical dimensions studied in earlier coursework in the program. A capstone project requires students to examine current issues and develop critical information literacy skills. |
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College Catalog
Review or download the college catalog for additional details and information about courses and requirements.
Key Faculty
- Marcus Goncalves, Ed.D.
- Program Chair
Questions about the International Business Program? Contact Professor Marcus Goncalves at marcus.goncalves@nichols.edu or 508-213-2158.
