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International
Business Administration
The programs in Business Administration offer the opportunity to acquire
an excellent understanding of the processes, organizations, and decision-making
inherent in today's business environment. Students begin by building a
foundation of basic knowledge and skills with courses in economics, statistics,
mathematics and communication. They then take a series of core courses
that span the functional areas of business. These areas include accounting,
entrepreneurship, finance, legal studies in business, management, and
marketing. These courses form a foundation upon which students can build
a greater knowledge in several different concentrations.
Concentration
in International Business
International Business is an interdisciplinary major concentration dedicated
to gaining an understanding of how to conduct business in foreign countries.
To gain such an understanding requires study in courses taken in disciplines
such as communication, economics and foreign language as well as business.
An underlying assumption is that the student must first develop an understanding
of the domestic business core before knowledge of the international sector
is developed.
Of particular importance to this concentration is an understanding of
a second language. International Business students must spend at least
one semester abroad in a country where the language matches the student's
language emphasis. All coursework taken abroad must be in the language
of the host country. Students who are not U.S. citizens may count their
time at St. Thomas as their study abroad experience.
Required
Courses for the International Business Concentration
Transferable
Skills
Some information taken
from the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career website
Leadership
skills
Problem solving
Sound decision-making
Organizational skills
Appreciation for diversity
Plan activities
Work with a team
Direct staff and activities
Interpersonal skills
Awareness of ethical issues
Listening skills
Persuasion skills |
Critical
thinking and decision making skills
Numerical computation
Oral and written communication
Computer literate
Flexible
Cross-cultural skills
Analyze and interpret data
Team building skills
Time management skills
Stress management
Accountability |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career
website
Human
Resources
|
Management |
Interviewing
specialist
Director of labor relations
HR placement specialist
Training and development director
Employment recruiter
Human resources administrator
Salary administrator
Safety director
Arbitrator
Benefits director
Employee counselor
Director of employee relations
Director of personnel research |
Office
systems manager
Personnel manager
Quality control manager
Marketing manager
Operations manager
Sales manager
Customer service manager
Retail manager
Department manager
Business manager
Hotel/resort manager
Restaurant manager
Executive director
Billing supervisor
Director of services
Fundraising director |
| Other |
Finance |
FBI
agent
CIA agent
University professor
Teacher
Lawyer |
Bank
manager
Operations manager
Personal/commercial lending officer
Credit analyst
Correspondant banking officer
Trust account administrator
Trust investment office
Bank president/VP
Treasurer
Financial Service officer
Loan officer
Account executive
Financial planner
Sales broker
Mergers and acquisitions specialist
Market trader/specialist
Chief financial officer
Budget analyst
Accountant |
| Government |
Overseas
service agent
Program assistant
Community agency administrator
Congressional staff member
Program coordinator
Immigration inspector
Intelligence researcher
Probate paralegal
Foreign service officer
United Nations guide
Intelligence agent
Interpreter
Translator
Foreign area specialist
Consular assistant |
Graduate
and Professional Schools
U.S.
News Top Business Graduate Schools 2003
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on International Business Careers
Business
Careers
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