International Business Undergraduate Program, RIT Dubai, UAE

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Program overview

Students in the international business major develop the foundation necessary to understand business as well as political and cultural diversity. Proficiency in a foreign language is an integral part of the major. A co-major is chosen in one of the following areas: accounting, finance, management, management information systems, or marketing. This secondary area of interest provides students with the functional tools needed in their career.

International business positions include substantial personal and professional benefits. Overseas assignments typically bring long hours and hard work, yet the reward of upward mobility within the corporate world continues to lure young executives to global assignments.

A co-major is chosen in one of the following areas:

• Finance
• Managment 
• Marketing 

BS International Business Learning Outcomes

Program level (shared among all business programs):

• Creative Problem Solving:  Generate a creative solution to a business problem or opportunity through the application of design thinking.    
• Technology:  Apply business technology and explain its' implications.    
• Analytical and Critical Skills:  Analyze and evaluate major business issues to make and communicate effective decisions.    
• Applied Focus:   Demonstrate the ability to apply what they have learned to perform effectively in actual business settings.

International Business Specific:        

• Demonstrate the capability of understanding and analyzing the institutional environment of different countries (e.g., financial environment, regulatory environment, political environment, and labor environment).    
• Understand the fundamental elements of global business, e.g., trade, Foreign Direct Investment, foreign exchange, and regional integration.

Possible Career Options 

The world economy is becoming more and more intertwined and there is a growing need for well-versed managers and employees to work on the global business market. Graduates will typically find positions at multinational corporation.

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