International Business

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Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages

Concentrations Offered

BBA: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Logistics; Additional Emphases in Finance (Risk Management and Insurance) and Marketing (Integrated Digital Marketing), BA: Asian Studies (Chinese/Japanese), French, German, Spanish

Top 5 Reasons to Study

Earn two degrees in one focused path: You’ll pair business and language study in a distinctive dual-degree program that broadens your perspective and helps you stand out in a competitive job market.

Build global experience before you graduate: Your degree includes both an internship and a study abroad experience, giving you hands-on opportunities to apply what you learn in professional and international settings.

Shape a degree around your goals: You can combine International Business with a range of business majors and language options, creating a path that reflects your interests and where you want to go next.

Develop skills you can take anywhere: Through coursework, travel, and immersive learning, you’ll strengthen your communication, cultural awareness, adaptability, and confidence—skills that matter in any industry.

Graduate ready for what’s next: With two degrees, real-world experience, and a global perspective, you’ll be prepared to pursue meaningful career opportunities or continue your education after graduation.

Core
Skills

Global business literacy
Cross-cultural communication
Foreign language proficiency
Problem-solving and adaptability

Sample
Jobs

International marketing specialist
Global supply chain analyst
Global business development associate
Multinational corporate trainee
International operations analyst

Successful Career Outcomes

100% Percentage of IB students who are in jobs or graduate school within one year Career and graduate school placement varies across majors, and success rates reported across majors range from 79% to 100% upon graduation.

$50,000–$67,500 Starting salary range (varies by major) Given the rigorous nature of the International Business program, IB students tend to start at salaries at the middle of that range or greater.

Top
Employment
Industries

International trade and logistics
Manufacturing and industrial operations
Finance and banking
Transportation and supply chain
Consumer goods and retail

Brag
Points

Built-in global experience with both a required internship (minimum 10 weeks) and required study abroad (minimum 6 weeks)
Broad customization options across multiple business majors and language pathways, including opportunities for additional concentrations in some business disciplines
Internship placements with nationally recognized employers including Fortune 500 and multinational companies such as International Paper, Citigroup, FedEx, Deloitte & Touche, Caterpillar, and Amazon

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Hands-On Learning That Goes Beyond the Classroom

In International Business, you won’t just study global business, you’ll experience it. You’ll complete a minimum 10-week internship, either domestically or internationally, and a minimum six-week study abroad experience as part of your degree. Whether you choose an MSU faculty-led program, an exchange opportunity, or a custom experience built with support from your advisors and the Office of Study Abroad, you’ll gain first-hand perspective that strengthens your skills and broadens your view of the world. Past destinations have included Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan, Morocco, and South Africa.

Spotlight

Course Highlights

From day one, you will be exposed to global perspectives throughout your coursework. As part of the General Education Core, you will take courses that emphasize culture and the world around you, such as World History, World Literature, World Geography, and Cultural Anthropology. That international focus continues into your major coursework as well, with classes such as International Economics, International Marketing, and International Financial Management helping you build a strong foundation for working in a global economy.