University of St. Thomas

When asked what one word best describes the international business major at St. Thomas, a faculty member replied, “savvy.”

A real student asks:

 

Why should I study international business versus regular business? Do I have to be interested in travel to be an international business major?

An international business faculty member responds: “In his popular book The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman discusses how every business is operating in a global environment, no matter where it is located or how small it is. Studying international business will give you the knowledge and experience to deal with operating in a globally competitive world, increasing your value to your future employers.”

What jobs are possible with an International Business major?

What are recent graduates doing now?

Ryan works for a branch of the federal government that works with businesses trying to establish business operations in South America. He loves traveling to various regions in South America to work with agencies and creating the contacts that American business people use to explore their options in that country.

What opportunities are there to bolster my resume while I'm in the program?

Internships. Because UST is located in the heart of a thriving business community, there are many opportunities for internships. Companies such as Target, Best Buy and 3M regularly employ our business students in a variety of work assignments.

Study abroad. All international business students at UST spend a semester studying abroad. Typically this includes an internship with a company that is indigenous to the country where the student chooses to study. This experience, combined with on-campus instruction, gives our students insights into the culture and practices of an international company that few students have the opportunity to witness.

Faculty at work

Members of the Management Department are actively engaged in consulting with local and regional businesses. This keeps them current with the latest business practices, which they integrate into their teaching. They also are conducting research in areas such as human resource strategy, student intercultural development resulting from studying abroad, mid-career development and intercultural team development.