International Business
Build a Global Future with an International Business Major
An international business major from Elon University prepares you to thrive in a world where commerce knows no borders. You’ll gain the business acumen, cultural fluency and language proficiency to operate confidently across industries, countries, and cultures. With study abroad, internships and global collaborations built into the curriculum, you’ll graduate ready to lead in a connected economy.
Earning Two Degrees, One Global Vision
When Anne-Cecile Guyader ’25 graduated from Elon with a major in international business and a master’s degree in business analytics, she had already built the global experience and professional confidence to launch her career.
Through Elon’s 3+1 Accelerated Dual Degree program, she completed both degrees in just four years — an opportunity that drew her to Elon along with the university’s small classes, strong study abroad options, and growing reputation for global business education.
During her semester abroad in France, Guyader studied alongside French students and lived with a host family, gaining valuable cultural fluency. Her internships — including roles in marketing and analytics with AI-powered and nonprofit organizations — helped her discover how much she enjoys connecting technology, data, and people.
“Most of our classes are team-based,” she said. “Learning how to collaborate, compromise, and support others has been incredibly useful in my internships and will continue to be in my career.”
Why Choose the International Business Degree at Elon?
Global focus, real experience
Engage in hands-on learning through internships, global virtual teams and a required semester abroad. You’ll build the cultural awareness and flexibility needed to succeed anywhere in the world.
Language and cultural immersion
Achieve intermediate proficiency in a world language and explore courses in history, culture and communication to deepen your understanding of global markets.
Accelerated and dual-degree options
Pursue Elon’s 3+1 Accelerated Program to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s in just four years, or apply for the International Business Dual Degree Program, where students study two years at Elon and two years abroad — earning two bachelor’s degrees.
Cross-functional business skills
Learn how finance, marketing, operations, and economics work in global contexts. Courses in international trade, global marketing and business strategy equip you to make decisions across markets.
Worldwide career opportunities
Elon graduates work at organizations such as Boeing, Bloomberg, Lenovo, Marriott International, PNC Financial Services, PwC, SAP, Staples, Under Armour and Wayfair.
What You’ll Learn
As an international business major, you’ll complete Elon’s strong business core while gaining global experience, language proficiency, and specialized knowledge in international trade, marketing, and strategy. View full degree requirements in the academic catalog.