International Business
Why pursue an international business degree at North Central College?
International business professionals use creative problem solving for work in specific economies, understand cultural awareness and are skilled negotiators. This program is designed to give you a comprehensive business core and an international edge in key business topics. At North Central, you will develop an instinct for what’s left “unsaid”. Differing communication styles and customs can greatly affect business transactions abroad, and international business associates are key to identifying miscommunication, relieving tension and closing multinational deals. No matter where you work from or what department you work in, the skills gained as an international business major are valuable to many organizations.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
- Understanding other countries’ financial, sociopolitical, legal and economic systems
- Working abroad to expand networks and gain cultural awareness
- Combining business with cultural and linguistic immersion
then an INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS degree might be for you.
Why study international business at North Central College?
In the Classroom
Coursework topics:
- 11-course comprehensive business core
- Education abroad
- Global business, ethics & politics
- International economics
- International finance
- International human resource management
- International management
- International marketing
- Language courses
- Leading in a global world
Beyond the Classroom
As an international business major, you can:
- Simulate trading and access thousands of proprietary reports in the Bloomberg Finance Lab, equipped with ten dual-monitor workstations, Bloomberg Terminal software, and Bloomberg’s unique keyboards.
- Become “Bloomberg certified” by completing a series of advanced financial modules in our Bloomberg Finance Lab.
- Apply for an internship or job opportunity through robust faculty and alumni networks or the Center for Career and Professional Development.
- Travel, study and work internationally through our study abroad and international internship programs.
- Learn about the fair-trade coffee import business through work in Guatemala.
- Apply what you’ve learned to international entrepreneurial projects through student organizations like the Entrepreneurship and International Business Organization (EIBO) and Enactus.
What Careers Can International Business Majors Have?
Our international business program is designed to prepare students for careers within foreign environments and business settings. They gain the experience required for an opportunity to work for multinational corporations in a wide variety of business areas including international relations, business analytics, international trade development, finance, and more.
International Business, B.B.A.
International Business benefits students who aspire to developing a global mindset and are willing to confront situations and problems characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. This major is for students who are interested in understanding global competitive dynamics, competencies and decision-making skills for multinational industries. International business graduates possess highly transferable skills attractive to international firms, state or federal agencies and non-government international organizations. Often domestic firms seek International Business graduates for their business, language and multi-disciplinary skills.
For additional programs and courses in this department, see Management and Marketing.
Common SBE Core
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SBEN 100 - Globalization and Society
SBEN 100 - Globalization and Society
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ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting
ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting
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ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting
ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting
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BUSN 205 - Business Law and Ethics
BUSN 205 - Business Law and Ethics
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BUSN 265 - Business and Economics Statistics
BUSN 265 - Business and Economics Statistics
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BUSN 485 - Business Strategy
BUSN 485 - Business Strategy
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ECON 200 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 200 - Principles of Microeconomics
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ECON 205 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 205 - Principles of Macroeconomics
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FINA 350 - Corporate Finance
FINA 350 - Corporate Finance
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MGMT 305 - Management and Organizational Behavior
MGMT 305 - Management and Organizational Behavior
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MKTG 300 - Principles of Marketing
MKTG 300 - Principles of Marketing
International Business Courses
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BUSN 201 - Global Business, Ethics and Politics
BUSN 201 - Global Business, Ethics and Politics
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BUSN 301 - Leading in a Global World
BUSN 301 - Leading in a Global World
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MGMT 475 - International Management
MGMT 475 - International Management
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MKTG 460 - International Marketing
MKTG 460 - International Marketing
Electives
Four credit hours from the following:
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COMM 317 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 317 - Intercultural Communication
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ECON 340 - International Economics
ECON 340 - International Economics
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FINA 385 - International Finance
FINA 385 - International Finance
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MGMT 465 - International Human Resource Management
MGMT 465 - International Human Resource Management
International Business Minor
International Business benefits students who aspire to developing a global mindset and are willing to confront situations and problems characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. This major is for students who are interested in understanding global competitive dynamics, competencies and decision-making skills for multinational industries. International business graduates possess highly transferable skills attractive to international firms, state or federal agencies, and non-government international organizations. Often domestic firms seek International Business graduates for their business, language and multi-disciplinary skills.
For additional programs and courses in this department, see Management and Marketing.
A minimum 23 credit hours, including:
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SBEN 100 - Globalization and Society
SBEN 100 - Globalization and Society
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BUSN 201 - Global Business, Ethics and Politics
BUSN 201 - Global Business, Ethics and Politics
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BUSN 301 - Leading in a Global World
BUSN 301 - Leading in a Global World
Advanced Electives
12 credit hours from the following:
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MKTG 460 - International Marketing
MKTG 460 - International Marketing
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MGMT 465 - International Human Resource Management
MGMT 465 - International Human Resource Management
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MGMT 475 - International Management
MGMT 475 - International Management
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ECON 340 - International Economics
ECON 340 - International Economics
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COMM 317 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 317 - Intercultural Communication
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FINA 385 - International Finance
FINA 385 - International Finance
Note:
*Students cannot take both to satisfy elective requirement.
International Business Internships and Jobs
A North Central education integrates career preparation with rich academic study. Our international business faculty encourages you to refine and apply your knowledge in an interconnected world. Here you'll learn to think independently and work globally to solve problems and lead.
Internships
Students interned at the following organizations:
- ALDI
- American Income Life
- Design Resource Center
- Effortless English
- Endress and Hauser
- US Cellular
Careers
Recent graduates are employed with the following companies:
- ABM Industries
- Boeing
- Clutch Global Logistics
- Hendrickson International
- Mars, Incorporated
- McDonald’s
- Nielsen Holdings
- Radio Flyer
- UPS Global Freight Forwarding
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