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International Business

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Earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in International Business at Nichols prepares students to do business in an emerging global market. This interdisciplinary degree program is built on three pillars: International Business, International Management, and International Affairs, Governance, and Policy. 

Using case studies, international travel, and key internships, the International Business concentration prepares students for tasks like  

  • managing a multicultural workforce,
  • entering foreign markets,
  • working with government agencies involved in international markets and trade,
  • recognizing cultural differences in business practices—such as those in management, marketing, finance, and economics; and
  • working in financial institutions with foreign operations.

For four years in a row, Nichols has been awarded the title of Best College to get a Business Educationby the Worcester Business Journal. Why? Because our BSBA programs place enormous emphasis on professional development, helping students to build a repertoire of functional skills and encouraging them to build the self-confidence to use them. 

Careers in International Business

An education in international business offers the benefit of global application, and career opportunities in the field are vast and diverse. Graduates of the program go on to enter careers in foreign operations, foreign policy, and international trade and finance. 

A variety of job titles are available in the field of international business: 

  • International Management Analyst
  • International Marketing Manager
  • Global Financial Analyst
  • International Media Planner
  • International Loan Officer

Many careers in the field show promising growth. The Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that employment of Management Analysts and Financial Analysts is slated to increase 14% and 11% from 2016 to 2026, respectively—faster than the average for all other occupations. In May 2018, the median annual wage for management analysts was $83,610; for financial analysts, the median wage was $85,660.

Learn More!

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in International Business will equip you with the tools you need to be a leader in business in a globalized economy. Whatever the cultural context of your career, Nichols will prepare you to lead with confidence and tact. If you have questions about our International Business concentration, you can learn more by requesting more information or scheduling a campus visit today! 

Our International Business faculty is open to questions and concerns. Their contact information can be found below.

Courses & Requirements

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:

Required Courses

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This internship enables students to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the program to the real world. The International Business internship program will work closely with the Fischer Institute, Career Services, and a growing list of international companies, as well as independently placing students in several locations, in the U.S. and abroad. A cumulative grade point average of 2.7 as well as 60 credits completed is required; the internship consists of 120 hours of work.

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