International Business Information & Advising Workshop

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International Business Information & Advising Workshop October 28, 2015

What is International Business? International Business is an interdisciplinary major focusing on the convergence of peoples, cultures, and markets in what is now the a global world.

Why Study International Business? It’s a global business environment. International business majors learn how to think globally about the business world. You also learn how to manage multinational businesses and turn local and national companies into international success stories.

What Can I do with an IB Major? You may… Manage imports and exports in multinational corporations Translate for business Travel abroad to facilitate business deals Prepare employees for foreign travel and business dealings Study and implement ethical behavior and standards Practice cultural sensitivity in business Represent your company internationally as a sales representative or consultant

What Can I do with an IB Major? IB majors can get entry level positions in public, private or non-profit sectors, for example in business, government or international agencies. Typical employers include banks, import/export corporations multinational manufacturers consulting firms international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) electronics and technology companies, and transportation industries like shipping and airlines.

Career Paths Possible Job Titles: Multinational/global business representative Translator Import/Export agent Import compliance International trade specialist International economist Foreign sales representative International management consultant Work with government at embassies Work with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) Information technology Health care Airlines and shipping (freight) Foreign currency investment advisor International Marketing director Business development director Financial controller Multinational manager International accountant/auditor

Where to look for jobs Begin Exploring via UW-L Career Services website International Education and Engagement Internet & Eagle Opportunities for jobs and internships Going global website Transitions abroad website Riley Guide BNI – International Business Networking Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) International Business Center Go Abroad.com Traditional job search sites (indeed.com) and expatriate sites (expatcareers.com; expatexchange.com; expatnetwork.com) Identify companies with international opportunities

IB Majors Are You Ready To...? It Helps To Be... Write business plans that describe your business ideas in detail Be sensitive to cultural differences Learn how to sell products around the world Study other cultures Pick up a second language Research competitors Understand international economics and business It Helps To Be... Creative, flexible, and interested in traveling and learning about other cultures. It also helps to be good with numbers, confident, and a clear communicator.

Enhancing an IB Major Language skills! Computer skills Interpersonal and intercultural skills Internships Study Abroad Graduate Degrees: MBA, MIM, PhD, DBA Certification or licensure (e.g., CGBP)

IB at UWL CBA Pre-Core General Education Requirements CBA Pre-Core ACC 221 ACC 222 BUS 205 CBA Pre-Core ENG 110 or 112 MTH 145 MTH 175 IS 220 BUS 230

IB at UWL Major Requirements Foreign Language through 202 Many students have a major or minor in a foreign language too! International Experience (3 weeks or more) Functional Business Concentration (12 credits) or Double Major

Study Abroad Options How long? What to study? Where? Full year abroad Semester abroad Winterim (3 weeks) Summer Session What to study? General education classes Business classes Language classes Internship Where? Your choice! University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt, Germany) Copenhagen School of Business (Denmark) Taiwan or China partner universities Business Consulting in Slovakia Sustainable Business in NZ See all the options on the website for study abroad through the International Education and Engagement Office.