International Business

Majoring in International Business provides a unique and comprehensive education that prepares them for the global marketplace. The program, housed within the Carson College of Business, is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 25 undergraduate international business programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Here’s why:

1. Students benefit from a strong business curriculum with a global focus. This includes finance, business law, accounting, management, operations, tourism, marketing, and foreign languages
2. The Carson College provides opportunities for hands-on learning through exchange programs with universities in countries like France, Switzerland, Thailand, and China, as well as faculty-led study abroad programs in destinations such as Australia, Greece, and Spain
3. Carson faculty conduct research worldwide, offer invaluable insights and mentorship
4. Carson College provides connections to international internship programs that help students build professional networks and gain practical experience

This holistic approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of an interconnected world and succeed in diverse international business roles.

Graduates from WSU’s International Business program have found opportunities at prominent Pacific Northwest companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Boeing. These companies value the global perspective and cross-cultural communication skills that Carson graduates bring to the table.

Here are a few exciting classes that International Business majors can take:

• IBUS 280 International Relations and Global Leadership
• IBUS 380 International Business
• IBUS 415 Law of International Trade
• IBUS 435 International Tourism
• IBUS 453 International Management
• IBUS 470 International Trade & Finance
• IBUS 482 International Marketing

In addition to course requirements, IBUS majors gain additional marketable skills and a higher level of expertise through these requirements:

• Foreign Language Requirement (8 credits). Intermediate level foreign language competency is required.
• Study Abroad Requirement (12 credits). A minimum of one semester through a pre-approved study abroad program is required.
• Specialty Requirement (9 or 15 credits). Students must select from either a double-major (15 credits), or a Concentration (9 credits). See section below for a listing of Concentration areas.

The requirements displayed in this check sheet are taken from the 2024 WSU Catalog.
International Business Major Requirements

International Business majors gain a deeper understanding of the global business environment by choosing between getting a Double Major or a Concentration. Students select from the following: