International Business

International Business

Why International Business?

In today’s interconnected world, businesses operate on a global scale, and that’s where International Business comes into play.

International Business is all about understanding the complexities of conducting business across borders. At UMaine, you’ll explore international trade, foreign investment, global marketing, and cross-cultural management topics. You’ll learn how to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of the global marketplace, from understanding trade policies to adapting marketing strategies for different cultures.

International Business is all about embracing diversity, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact on a global scale. Whether you dream of working for multinational corporations, starting your own international venture, or shaping international policies, our program will prepare you for a dynamic and rewarding career in the global economy.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBS Core, 37
    Concentration, 15
    To graduate, 120
  • Popular Pairings: Finance, Management, Marketing
  • Black Bear International Club

MBS Undergrads

Int’l Business Students

Potential Careers

  • International Trade Specialist
  • Global Supply Chain Manager
  • Global Human Resources Manager
  • Foreign Investment Analyst
  • International Account Manager
  • Customs Compliance Specialist

Curriculum Requirements

All business students must complete 12 Core Courses and 3 Professional Skills courses:

  • Introduction to Business (MGT 101)
  • Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics (BUA 105, 1-credit)
  • Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
  • Managerial Accounting (ACC 202)
  • The Legal Environment of Business (MGT 220)
  • Digital Business Transformation (BIS 235)
  • Principles of Marketing (MKT 270)
  • Principles of Management and Organization (MGT 325)
  • Production/Operations Management (MGT 337)
  • International Business (MGT 343)
  • Business Finance (FIN 350)
  • Strategic Management (MGT 449)
  • Professional Skills Courses (3, 1-credit courses)

Students must earn a C- or better in all core business classes and may repeat any class only once in order to maintain academic good standing.

Complete 3 Required Courses and an International Experience:

  • International Marketing (MKT 376)
  • International Management (MGT 445)
  • Intro to International Affairs (INA 101)

Complete 2 International Business Electives:

  • Religions of the World (ANT 120)
  • Sex and Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (ANT 245)
  • International Media (CMJ 314)
  • International Finance (ECO 339)
  • International Corporate Finance (FIN 455)
  • World Geography (GEO 100)
  • History of Globalization, 1900-Present (HTY 241)
  • Geography of Globalization (HTY 275)
  • Topics in International Affairs (INA 201)
  • Camden Conference Course (INA 310)
  • Introduction to World Politics (POS 120)
  • Politics of the Global Economy (POS 376)
  • International Law (POS 470)

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