Business Administration BS - International Business Concentration

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University at Buffalo SUNY

Program Overview

The B.S. in Business Administration with an International Business concentration gives students a global perspective on economics, international trade, corporate cultures, cross-border marketing and international finance, making it a strong choice for students interested in working across countries and markets. Students build a broad business foundation and then explore how organizations operate internationally through subjects covering global business environments, trade, international business cultures, finance and marketing.

Curriculum Structure

First Year

Students begin by developing their foundation in economics, mathematics, statistics and the social sciences while completing the University's broader undergraduate requirements. Courses such as ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics, ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics and MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics establish the economic and quantitative knowledge needed for later business study.

Second Year

The second year moves into core business subjects and introduces students to accounting, marketing, finance and organizational management. Courses such as MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I, MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II and MGM 301 Principles of Marketing help students understand how organizations manage financial information, markets and customers before applying these concepts internationally.

Third Year

Students develop a broader management perspective through subjects such as MGF 301 Corporation Finance, MGO 302 Production and Operations Management and MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration. These courses help students understand financial decision-making, business operations and organizational behavior, providing the foundation for analyzing companies operating across different markets.

Fourth Year

The International Business concentration brings the global focus into sharper view through approved courses such as GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business, GEO 333 International Trade, GEO 334 International Business Cultures, MGF 403 International Financial Management and MGM 483 International Marketing. Students can choose the concentration courses that best match their interests while developing an understanding of global strategy, trade barriers, cross-cultural management, international finance and marketing across national boundaries; the concentration also requires two semesters of a foreign language.

Focus Areas

International business, global economics, international trade, cross-cultural management, international business cultures, global marketing, international finance, corporate strategy, foreign-language proficiency, global business research

Learning Outcomes

Students develop the ability to analyze international business environments, understand global trade and investment, evaluate cultural influences on organizations, apply financial and marketing concepts across borders, communicate across cultures, and make informed business decisions in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The B.S. in Business Administration is offered through the University at Buffalo School of Management, where all academic programs are accredited by AACSB International. UB states that its School of Management has maintained AACSB accreditation continuously since 1930, providing an established quality framework for its business education.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

The UB School of Management describes itself as the No. 1 ranked business school in SUNY and reports that it is within the top 10% of AACSB-accredited business schools in rankings from Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report. Its undergraduate business outcomes page also reports that 94% of the 2025 B.S. Business Administration graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months, while the overall 2025 B.S. cohort had an average base salary of $63,061. These employment and salary figures are for the B.S. Business Administration cohort overall, not specifically the International Business concentration.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The International Business concentration is supported by UB School of Management's global-learning opportunities, allowing students to connect classroom concepts with international organizations, cultures and business environments. Through Experience the Globe, students can participate in project-based, faculty-led and alumni-enhanced global experiences, network with business leaders, visit organizations and cultural sites, and earn a micro-credential; current experiences include Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe.

Students can also gain professional experience through the School of Management's internship programme, which requires a focused project and guided learning objectives. The school's Internships and Experiential Learning team supports students with internship searches, interview preparation, résumé and cover-letter reviews, networking, academic-credit registration and international work authorization.

Specific opportunities include:

GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business — examines political, legal, technological and cultural foundations of the global economy and international business research.
GEO 333 International Trade — explores international commodity flows, the conditions that lead to trade and barriers to movement of goods.
GEO 334 International Business Cultures — develops understanding of cross-cultural communication, negotiation, management and alliance formation.
MGF 403 International Financial Management — applies financial concepts to real-world international decision-making, including exchange rates, taxation, capital markets and political risks.
MGM 483 International Marketing — develops knowledge of marketing concepts and practices across national boundaries and global marketing programmes.
Two semesters of foreign-language study required as part of the International Business concentration.
Experience the Globe — project-based global experiences with faculty, alumni and business leaders, including organization and cultural-site visits.
International internships — UB Education Abroad offers international internship opportunities that can be combined with study-abroad experiences.
School of Management internships — fall, spring and summer opportunities involving focused projects and guided learning objectives.
Projects Clinic — School of Management students work on experiential-learning projects in partnership with local and global businesses.
BizLink — School of Management's dedicated platform for job and internship postings, employer events and career-exploration resources.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The International Business concentration can prepare graduates for business careers involving international markets, global operations, trade, marketing, finance and management. UB's broader B.S. Business Administration outcomes show graduates entering functions including marketing and sales, finance, general management, logistics and transportation, and operations and production, giving International Business graduates several potential directions across globally oriented organizations.

Typical career roles include International Business Analyst, Global Marketing Specialist, International Trade Specialist and Global Operations Coordinator.

Key progression and career-development opportunities include:

Career Resource Center (CRC): provides career courses, career advising, job and internship searches, employer information sessions, job fairs and other career-development resources.
Career Connections: undergraduate students complete structured career-development coursework covering self-assessment, résumé writing, interviewing and job-search strategies; UB reports that 100% of junior-level students in Career Connections II completed a practice interview and critique during 2025–26.
2025 employment outcomes: 94% of B.S. Business Administration graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. The overall B.S. cohort reported an average base salary of $63,061 and a median of $65,000.
International career support: UB provides international students with resources covering U.S. workplace culture, work authorization and domestic and international job searches.
Employer connections: 2025 undergraduate employers included M&T Bank, Odoo, Amazon, EY, Paychex, Enterprise Mobility, Equitable Advisors, Lactalis American Group, JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Moog and Worksport Ltd.
Industry-connected experiential learning: the Projects Clinic partners with local and global businesses to provide School of Management students with experiential projects.
Long-term accreditation value: AACSB accreditation applies across the School of Management's academic programmes and provides an internationally recognized quality framework for business education.
Global professional exposure: Experience the Globe connects students with alumni and business leaders while providing opportunities to visit organizations and cultural sites in international destinations.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into master's-level study in areas such as international business, management, finance, marketing, business analytics or related business disciplines, subject to the admission requirements of the chosen programme. UB's School of Management offers graduate programmes including an MBA and specialized master's degrees, providing opportunities to deepen business expertise after completing the B.S.