International business degrees are associated with the business degree, and graduates are in increased demand as the global economy continues to expand. Students with a strong understanding of global business ventures, and an appreciation for diversity in the work environment will find themselves successful with this degree.International Degree Profile
Common Specialized Degree Programs
Accounting
Business Operations
Customs
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Exporting
Finance
Foreign Exchange
Human Resource Management
Importing
Information Systems Management
International Financial Transaction
Marketing
Monetary issues
Real Estate
Tariffs
Tax
Trade Controls
Average Salary
Entry level $42,000 to $73,000 mid-career
Degree Programs
A bachelor’s degree (including an associate’s degree) is required for entry-level work from a completion of between 120 and 128 credit hours depending on the university. Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degrees are preferred for mid-level work entry. One of the most popular degrees in America is the MBA degree (Masters in Business Administration).
Best International Business Programs
(According to U.S. News, 2009)
University of South Carolina
Columbia
New York University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
University of Southern California
College Courses: Math, Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Trade, International Relations
Recommended High School AP Classes
Calculus AB and BC
Chinese Language and Culture, French Language, German Language, Japanese Language and Culture, Latin: Vergil, or Spanish Language and Spanish Literature
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
U.S. Government & Politics
U.S. History
World History
Careers Obtained with International Business Degrees
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Executive
Banker
Chief Executive Officer
College Professor
Consultant
Diplomat
Director of Accounts Payable
Director of Business Development
Director of Human Resources
Director of International Relations
Director of Marketing
Director of Public Relations
Economist
English Language Teacher
Entrepreneur
Export Agent
Financial Advisor
Foreign Language Teacher
Foreign Sales Representative
Import Agent
International Management Consultant
Investment Advisor
Management Analyst
Political Advocate
Stock Broker
Store Manager
Training Specialist
Notable International Business ProfessionalsArnold Schwarzenegger Business Degree
Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor Company
Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop
Arnold Schwarzenegger, governor of California
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft
Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and and Head of Mercedes-Benz
Meg Whitman, former president of eBay
Muhtar Kent, CEO of Coca Cola
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