What is an International Business Major?

In today’s interconnected world, businesses operate across borders, cultures, and economies. An International Business major at Elon University prepares you to navigate this complex global landscape. By pursuing an international business degree, you’ll develop the cultural competencies, business acumen, and international experiences needed to succeed in the global marketplace.

Experience the World Firsthand

  • Cultural Immersion: Engage in global virtual teams and spend a semester abroad to enhance your ability to work effectively in diverse cultures.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility: Acquire skills that enable you to successfully engage in business across borders and distinct economies.
  • Language Mastery: Achieve proficiency in one or more world languages, essential for effective communication in international settings.
  • Deep Cultural Understanding: Expand your knowledge of the arts, history, and traditions of other countries.

Innovative Curriculum

Our international business major offers a robust education emphasizing:

  • Global Business Knowledge: Gain insights into international trade, global finance, marketing, and economics.
  • Hands-On Learning: Participate in experiential activities like international internships and global virtual teams.
  • Cross-Functional Skills: Learn how different aspects of business function in an international context.

International Business Degree Requirements

To compete effectively in the global workforce, students are required to combine the International Business major with a second major or minor in World Languages. This integration enhances your global perspective and language proficiency.

  • World Language Proficiency: Achieve intermediate-level proficiency in a world language.
  • Cultural Electives: Select courses exploring cultural heritage, diversity, history, religion, communication, environmental, and political aspects of global business from both regional and global perspectives.

Dive into Our Global Curriculum

Choose from global finance, marketing, or economics to tailor your degree.

  • International Trade and Finance
  • Global Marketing
  • International Business Strategy

Global Internships: Gain Real-World Experience

Internships are a crucial component of the international business degree at Elon University. Students are required to complete at least one internship for academic credit through BUS 3985. Recent internship placements include:

  • Operations at DHL
  • B2B Sales at Wayfair
  • Research Analyst at Argus Research Company
  • Strategic Technologies at Microsoft

Join a Network of Global Trailblazers

Graduates of our international business major have launched successful careers at leading global organizations, such as:

  • Boeing
  • Bloomberg
  • Lenovo
  • Marriott International
  • PNC Financial Services
  • PwC
  • SAP
  • Staples
  • Under Armour, Inc.