College of Business and Economics

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

In our interconnected society, cross-cultural competency and international experience will prove valuable no matter what career path you choose. This is especially true for business professionals: A global perspective can give you an edge in a highly competitive marketplace.

UW-Whitewater’s interdisciplinary international business major cultivates the skills and knowledge needed for the increasingly global workplace. With classes such as global finance, international marketing and cultural ecology — and a required study abroad experience — you’ll leave UW-Whitewater ready for the world.

In addition to our on-campus program, we offer the same high-quality curriculum and instruction in an online format.

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Global grads. Global jobs.

Employers love our career-ready graduates. In fact, 100% of our recent international business majors are employed or in graduate school. (2022-23 research survey respondents)

Why study International Business at UW-Whitewater?

Learn at Wisconsin’s largest business school

UW-Whitewater is among only 5% of the world’s business schools to hold Association to Advance Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB) accreditation. Only four in Wisconsin meet these rigorous standards for business and accounting. This matters, because at the UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics, we focus on developing professionals who think globally, behave ethically, and lead innovation strategically.

All abroad! Guaranteed international experience

International business students will spend a semester abroad. We offer scholarships to help fund your travel.

Global network of alumni

When you become a Warhawk, you join a flock of 40,000+ successful business majors who live and work around the world. With more than 110 years of experience in business education, UW-Whitewater has a longstanding and exceptional reputation.

What our International Business Students do

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Spend a semester (or more) immersed in another culture

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Complete an international business internship

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Participate in student clubs and organizations

Travel the world: Cross-cultural experiences

Prepare to get your passport stamped! As an international business major at UW-Whitewater, you’ll spend at least a semester abroad. Our Center for Global Education offers hundreds of study abroad programs in more than 50 destinations. Options of special interest to international business majors include:

  • summer at the London School of Economics
  • semester at the International School of Business in Dublin, Ireland
  • exchange programs with international business schools in France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and other locations

Your global business major can also lead to additional international options, such as:

  • Faculty-led travel study
  • Internships abroad
  • Service-learning abroad
  • Student exchange programs
Learn more about the Center for Global Education

Get Involved: Campus and community activities

You’ll find dozens of student organizations at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, many of which are dedicated to business, culture and diversity. Examples include:

  • Enactus
  • International Student Association
  • Japanese Anime Culture Society
  • Latinos Unidos
  • Muslim Student Association
  • Southeast Asian Organization
  • Spanish Club
View a complete list of student organizations

Multicultural Business Program and financial support

The Multicultural Business Program provides a range of academic and social support services to underrepresented students, including the Summer Business Institute, a free, one-week program that helps future business majors transition from high school to college.

What our graduates do

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Sales and marketing

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Accounting and finance

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Operations and project management

Careers in International Business

There’s a world of opportunity for global business majors. You can find positions in all corners of companies and organizations, including international brands and multinational corporations. Our graduates also find work in government, nonprofits and education. Example titles of our alumni include:

  • International marketing coordinator
  • International account representative
  • ESL teacher
  • Visa assistant/translator
  • Export supply chain analyst
  • Global trade compliance manager
  • Marketing specialist, international digital experience
  • Market research manager, international markets
  • Associate manager, global advertising procurement
  • Manager, global consumer insights and strategy
  • Study abroad advisor

Example companies:

  • Newell Rubbermaid
  • Burt’s Bees
  • SC Johnson
  • Expedia Group
  • Waiū Dairy in New Zealand
  • Embassy of the United States of America in Vietnam
  • Embassy of the Republic of Poland
  • First Delta Group
  • Gartner Inc.
  • Hellermann Tyton North America
  • Kerry Ingredients
  • Trek Bicycle Corporation

Graduate and professional school

International business majors often pursue advanced degrees to expand their career opportunities. UW-Whitewater’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offers concentrations in international business, marketing, supply chain management and others. Our alumni have also studied at:

  • American University, M.A. in international relations
  • Washington State University, MBA in international business

Contact us

Want to learn more about earning an international business degree at UW-Whitewater?

262-472-1322 | itscm@uww.edu

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Our Faculty

An interdisciplinary program, the international business major features faculty members from across UW-Whitewater in disciplines such as marketing, economics, finance, geography and political science.

The diverse, talented and student-focused faculty members from across the College of Business and Economics include renowned scholars, respected business leaders and innovative entrepreneurs.

Meet our faculty

UW-Whitewater offers the following undergraduate international business degree options:

Minors:

Certificates:

In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, as an international business major, you will take:

  • Introduction to International Business
  • International Marketing
  • One of five international finance/economics-related classes

You can select your remaining required and elective courses from a range of options from across disciplines, such as:

  • Growth and Development in the World Economy
  • Cultural Ecology and Sustainable Development
  • International Law
  • Multinational Business Finance

Additional Requirements:

  • The International Business major requires a semester-long study abroad experience.

To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater standard application for admission and indicate your interest in an international business major.

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