International Business

The world is growing smaller! This trend toward greater globalization can be attributed to the decline in barriers to the free flow of goods and services, and technological change in communications, information processing, and transportation technologies. Due to the growing globalization of American business and interdependency of world economies, international business knowledge is becoming increasingly important in the business world. Given the rapid expansion of world trade and investment, the outlook for graduates who have globally oriented training in business is very bright.

Career Titles for International Business Majors
  • Accounts Officer
  • Administrative Officer
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Business Planning & Development
  • Customer Service Rep.
  • ESL Teacher
  • Exporter/Importer
  • Financial Analyst
  • Foreign Diplomat
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Grants Manager
  • Health Care Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Marketing Officer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Project Manager
  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Research Analyst
  • Sales Representative
  • Translator

Related Skills

  • Business
  • Communication
  • Motivation
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical
  • Leadership
  • Understanding of Business Processes
  • Technical
  • Organizing Ideas
  • Foreign Language
  • Understanding of Cultural Differences

Hiring Industries

  • Accounting
  • Administration
  • Advertising
  • Banking
  • Commerce
  • Consulting
  • Exporting/Importing
  • Financial Services
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Government
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Immigration & Naturalization Services
  • Industrial Relations
  • Insurance
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Politics
  • Real Estate
  • Public Relations
  • Retail
  • Schools
  • Travel & Tourism

Career Paths of Recent Graduates

Related Websites

Career Services, University of Oklahoma www.hiresooner.com
Work Abroad Resources www.transabroad.com
The Federation of International Trade Associations www.fita.org
The Office of Trade and Economic Analysis www.ita.doc.gov/tradestats
Export/Import Bank of the U.S. www.exim.gov
United Nations Jobs Newsletter http://www.undp.org/jobs/
English as a Second Language Magazine http://www.eslmag.com/
Overseas Jobs http://www.overseasjobs.com
Transitions Abroad http://www.transitionsabroad.com