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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
General Information:
In today’s increasingly global competition, the study of business from an
international point of view is crucial to the growth of the economy. Students in
International Business will study the effect of politics, economy and culture
on the world of business and how to effectively manage a global company.
The International Business Program emphasizes the competition of foreign and domestic firms, the huge potentials of foreign markets and resources, and the study of international influences.
Career Possibilities:
An international business degree in itself can apply to many areas of business: management, human resources, economics, and so on. It might be a good idea to enhance it with either a foreign language or another business emphasis.
Marketing/Sales
- Advertising
- Product Management
- Brand Management
- International Sales
- Consulting
- Business Consultant
- International Business Law
- International Economist
Customer Service
- Travel/Tourism
- Airline
- Cruise Ships
- Foreign Service
- Overseas Development
- Travel Agents
Production/Purchasing
- Retail Buying
- Production Specialist
- Importer
- Exporter
- Transportation Managers
- Foreign Exchange Dealer
- Human Resources
- International Recruitment
- Organizational Management
- Strategic Planning
- Accounting
- E-Commerce
Applicable UCCS Graduate Programs
- Masters of Arts in Communication
- M.B.A.
- Distance M.B.A.
- Masters of Arts in Sociology
Statistics
Transportation Managers Median Annual Earnings: $64,870
Employment in 2002: 111,000 employees
Travel Agents Median Annual Earnings: $27,270
Employment in 2002: 118,000
Projected Growth: much slower than average (negative)
Business Operations Specialist Median Annual Earnings: $49,740
International Sales Representatives Median Annual Earnings: $44,530
Employment in 2002: 1,459,000 employees
Projected Growth for 2002-2012: average (10-20%)
Projected Need for 2002-2012: 662,000 employees
Overall entry-level salary for International Business bachelor degree from $24,000 to $40,000
UCCS Clubs
- A-Counting Club (ACC)
- AYI Investment Club
- Delta Sigma Pi (Co-ed Professional Business Fraternity)
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- International Student Club
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