International Business Studies

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Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400

Dr. Bill Broucek, Management and Marketing; Mr. Dwight Denman, Accounting; Dr. James Kennedy, Accounting; Dr. Keun Lee, Economics; Dr. Hillar Neumann, Economics; Dr. John Peterson, Finance

Interested in business and want to enhance your future in the job market? Make yourself stand-out by choosing a major in International Business.

As the world economy has shifted from localized to a global marketplace, the demand for managers who can function effectively in an international environment has grown. An education that gives global understanding of today’s and tomorrow’s business, cultural, and political issues should go beyond just increasing one’s knowledge. It should also expand one’s experiences and lead to a career in expanding fields.

The International Business program at Northern State University emphasizes the global perspective in managing organizations through the study of business, political science, and language and culture. Graduates of the program are qualified to work in multinational companies, financial institutions, joint venture operations, import-export firms, trading companies, federal and state trade agencies, export firms, or companies facing international competition. Additionally, graduates may consider a career in foreign service or find themselves well prepared for graduate school.

As a part of NSU’s International Business program, students can participate in a study abroad program or overseas internship. The overseas experience broadens ones perspectives and creates personal awareness, comfort, and poise in unfamiliar situations. The international experience also helps the student develop competency in a foreign language, an essential part of the International Business program.

Career Directions

International Sales
International Banking
Foreign Commercial Service
International Marketing
International Planning
Customs Brokerage
International Logistics
International Financial Management
Graduate Study

Center of Excellence in International Business

In1997, the South Dakota Board of Regents designated Northern State University’s School of Business as a Center of Excellence in International Business, with the goal of creating a nationally recognized program in International Business. The Center has created an International Business major focusing not only on international business courses, but also on language and cultural training. The Center also provides both students and faculty the opportunity to have an international experience through exchange programs, conferences, and other international experiences. Northern’s Center of Excellence in International Business also sponsors an annual international business conference that is attended by faculty, students and business people from around the world. The Center provides today’s students with the scholarly and theoretical foundations to become tomorrow’s international business leaders.

Programs

• International Business Studies (BA)
• International Business Studies Minor

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