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International Business Degrees: Should You Go Global?
June 27, 2005
by Wendy Croix
Business Programs Columnist
An international business degree differs from a business degree in kind and not just scope. You won't be negotiating the same way in the largest of all board rooms. To be successful in international business, you'll need skills and training unique to the worldwide marketplace.
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Give equal weight to the international and the business in this degree. International means multicultural; are you great with languages? A bit of a diplomat? And a politician? Well-traveled? Curious? Does the thought of business study abroad make your heart race with excitement? If you're saying, "yes, yes, yes," then you have the diversity of attributes and interests that point your toward an international business degree.
Before Choosing Your International Business Degree...
Before you choose a program, ask yourself where you most want to work. If you simply want to work for an American company with a global market, you can aim for a bachelor's degree in international marketing. If you're fluent in a second language, you'll be prepared for an entry level position in international business with a B.A. or B.S. in hand.
If you see yourself in a management position in a transnational corporation that's a player in the global marketplace, you should plan to get an advanced degree in international business. Find a program that includes study abroad and opportunities for intensive language training.
And the Final Steps Towards a Career in International Business...
Whether you're shopping for a bachelor's or an MBA program in international business, ask about the success of former graduates. For whom and in how many countries do their graduates work? Graduates of your program are your ready-made business network, and businesses interview at schools with whom they've developed relationships.
Think of recent graduates from your international business degree program as a preview of the world of international business opportunity that could be yours.
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About the Author
Wendy Croix, Ph.D. is a freelance writer, cultural critic, and university professor. In her twenty years as a professional educator, Wendy has guided hundreds of students toward the careers of their dreams.
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