Bachelor's in International Business

Marquette University’s International Business major prepares students to understand global markets, international trade, cross-cultural communication, and business operations across countries. Students combine this major with another business major, develop proficiency in a second language, and complete an international study experience, building a broad foundation for careers in multinational companies and global business environments.

Important program structure: International Business is a secondary major and must be paired with a primary business major. It is not presented as a standalone primary major.

Curriculum Structure

The International Business major is integrated with the student’s primary business major and the university’s business and core curriculum. The following is a general progression rather than a fixed year-by-year sequence.

Year 1 – Business Foundations: Students begin with foundational business, quantitative, communication, and general education coursework. Examples include Business Day 1, Applied Business Statistics, Principles of Microeconomics, and Principles of Macroeconomics.

Year 2 – Core Business Knowledge: Students develop knowledge of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and information systems while progressing in their language studies. Relevant courses include Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Financial Management, and Introduction to Marketing.

Year 3 – International Business and Global Experience: Students explore international business practices and cultural contexts through functional-area courses and study abroad or approved global learning. Options include International Management, International Marketing, International Finance, and International Economics.

Year 4 – Advanced Study and Application: Students complete remaining major and business requirements, including international and experiential learning components. Options include Global Logistics Management, Globalization: Issues, Opportunities and Challenges, International Trade, and International Business Strategy.

Focus Areas

International trade, global marketing, international finance, international management, international accounting, international taxation, global logistics, international economics, intercultural communication, foreign language proficiency, study abroad, global business strategy.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop an understanding of international business operations, global economic systems, cross-cultural business practices, international trade, financial and regulatory environments, and global management. The program also emphasizes language proficiency, ethical decision-making, international collaboration, and the ability to apply business knowledge in different cultural contexts.

Professional Alignment and Accreditation

NA – A specific professional accreditation for the International Business major was not identified in the official program information reviewed.

Reputation and Employability

• Marquette reports that 82% of its College of Business Administration students participate in internships.

• The university lists recent employers of International Business graduates, including Colliers International, Hoefer Welker, Hub Group, Kohler Co., Sikich, and Target Corp.

• The Princeton Review recognition listed by Marquette places the university at No. 14 among private universities for internships.

• Program-specific employment rate and salary statistics: NA.