BSBA in International Business



About Our Major

What the School of Business Can Offer

 

The International Business (IB) program prepares students for exciting managerial careers in the international operations of business and not-for-profit organizations.

Students learn about the global environment of business, international economics and finance, international law and export trade, and business in society in selected economic regions of the world. In addition, students develop strong multicultural awareness and competency in a second language.

As an added benefit, the IB program offers students the opportunity to study abroad at one of the Universities with whom Duquesne is affiliated. Students majoring in IB may elect to include a functional area of business as part of their program of study.

Marketplace Expectations

 

In order to compete in an international marketplace, North Americans must study harder than their counterparts around the world — and on an ongoing basis. Whereas members of the EU (European Union) are accustomed to working within different languages and across borders, American business tends to be insular — without having to account for the broader perspective of trade regulations of different governing bodies. In addition to language difficulties, cultural differences make international business more challenging, but with the globalization of the world markets, it's well worth your time and effort to learn multi-cultural business etiquette.

A formal, accredited international business degree from Duquesne University prepares you to compete in the ever important global market. Survival of North American companies is dependent on the ability to expand into new markets — to do this they must be open to change and learning the needs and wants of their international customers.

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This is one business area where a comprehensive, high level of education is crucial — even for entry level positions. Advanced education is highly valued by other countries around the world, so it's important to have universally recognized credentials, cultural sensitivity, and an ongoing knowledge of world affairs if you want trade doors open for you.


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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2005). Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved November 11, 2006 from the U.S. Department of Labor Web site at www.bls.gov.

   
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