Personally, I know International Business is not the major for me. I don't plan on living abroad for extended periods of time and I'm not one who is quick to pick up on foreign languages. My experience with foreign languages stopped with Spanish III sophomore year of high school and I haven't looked back. However, for those who are interested in experiencing different cultures or perhaps have a tie to a certain culture, it would be advantageous to utilize your knowledge of foreign languages or cultural understanding to benefit a company expanding globally, which seems to be the trend.
According to the McCombs advising website, International Business requires you to select one foreign region to study in depth. Through the program you will learn the international dimensions of businesses, learn the language of the region, and study abroad in that region. Many students who are pursuing graduate studies in law, public policy, or international relations select International Business as their major at McCombs. If you would rather get started working right away, you will probably initially work for a company domestically. After a few years of experience you'll be able to work abroad.
Here are a few tips to keep you ahead of the game. If you know what region you want to work in, try to pick up as many regional languages as you can. For example, if you want to work in Latin America try to learn Spanish as well as some Portuguese to differentiate yourself. Also look into finding an international internship through AIESEC (http://aiesecaustin.org/). With experience studying and working abroad you will have an advatage over other IB graduates.
If you know more about International Business at McCombs, leave a comment!
According to the McCombs advising website, International Business requires you to select one foreign region to study in depth. Through the program you will learn the international dimensions of businesses, learn the language of the region, and study abroad in that region. Many students who are pursuing graduate studies in law, public policy, or international relations select International Business as their major at McCombs. If you would rather get started working right away, you will probably initially work for a company domestically. After a few years of experience you'll be able to work abroad.
Here are a few tips to keep you ahead of the game. If you know what region you want to work in, try to pick up as many regional languages as you can. For example, if you want to work in Latin America try to learn Spanish as well as some Portuguese to differentiate yourself. Also look into finding an international internship through AIESEC (http://aiesecaustin.org/). With experience studying and working abroad you will have an advatage over other IB graduates.
If you know more about International Business at McCombs, leave a comment!
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