International Business is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
International Business Minor
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Business Analytics
Career Areas
- Data collection/Data mining
- Experiment design
- Data analysis
- Decision analysis and modeling
- Predictive analytics
- Customer loyalty and selection programs
- Marketing strategy development
- Fraud detection
- Applied statistics
- Process optimization
- Operations research/Management
- Manufacturing design
- Supply chain management
- Information technology
- Database administration
- Program/Project management
- Consulting
- Service analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Behavioral analytics
- Cyber security
Employers
- Retail
- Software and technology
- Telecommunications
- Financial services and banking
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Consumer products
- Sports
- Supply chain
- Transportation
- Consulting
- Entertainment
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Government/Public sector
- Nonprofit organizations
Sample Occupations
- Seek broad exposure to business principles while honing statistics and quantitative skills.
- Gain relevant experience through an internship in an industry of interest.
- Develop excellent information technology, database management, and programming skills.
- Learn to use relevant software or tools such as Apache Hadoop, SQL, R, Python, and SPSS.
- Learn to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams and how to communicate data-intensive information to colleagues.
- Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
- Get involved in campus organizations and seek leadership roles.
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals to learn about various industries or functional areas because business analytics professionals can fit into a wide array of positions.
- Consider earning a master’s degree to qualify for advanced opportunities.
- Stay abreast of industry developments through professional societies and websites dedicated to business analytics, data mining, information technology, or other relevant topics.
Operations Management
Career Areas
- Business strategy
- Facilities layout
- Inventory control
- Personnel scheduling
- Production management:
- Line supervision
- Manufacturing management
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
- Purchasing/Buying
- Traffic management
- Inventory management
Employers
- Manufacturers
- Industrial organizations
- Service organizations
General Information
- Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
- Skills in budgeting and cost management are also important.
- Take courses in statistics, computer systems, or logistics.
- Learn to manage multiple situations and problems.
- Be able to communicate effectively with different types of people in various functional areas.
- Earn an MBA to reach the highest levels of operations management.
Banking and Finance
Career Areas
- Corporate and consumer credit analysis
- Commercial lending
- Trust management
- Capital services
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Mortgage loans
- Originations and packaging
- Branch management
- Operations
- Cash management
- Credit scoring and risk management
- Private banking
- Financial analysis
- Investment banking
Employers
- Commercial banks
- Credit unions
- Savings and loan associations
- Savings banks
- Mortgage banks
- Captive finance companies
- Brokerage firms
- Federal reserve
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
General Information
- Build a solid background in business including marketing, finance, and accounting.
- Gain experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in a financial services firm.
- Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a diverse clientele.
- Plan to earn an MBA to enter investment banking.
- Research professional certifications that may be valuable in this field.
Management
Career Areas
- Entry-level/Management-trainee
- Employee supervision
- Operations supervision
- Project management
- Team management
- Information management
- Middle management
- Top management
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Retail stores
- Restaurants
- Hotels and other facilities
- Service providers
- Healthcare organizations
- Manufacturers
- Software and technology companies
- Educational institutions
- Local, state, and federal government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Self-employed
General Information
- Be prepared to start in entry-level management trainee positions or corporate rotational training programs.
- Gain related experience through internships or summer and part-time jobs.
- Work at a retail store or restaurant; advance into an assistant manager position.
- Get involved in student organizations and assume leadership roles.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, and a sense of independence.
- Take courses in a secondary specialty such as marketing or information systems to increase job opportunities.
- Learn to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
Rural Development/Resource Economics
Career Areas
- Land management
- Environmental resource management
- Rural economic development
- Rural planning
- Timberland economy
- County planning
- Policy analysis
Employers
- Local and state government
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Gas, water, and electric distributors
- Coal companies
- Mining companies
- Railroads
- Law firms
- Nonprofit organizations
- Consulting firms
General Information
- Volunteer with relevant organizations to gain familiarity with rural economic issues.
- Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Stay up to date on local, national, and global economic trends.
- Build skills in decision-making and policy analysis.
- Assist a faculty member with his or her research.
- Complete an internship with a government agency.
Government/Nonprofit
Career Areas
- State and Federal Conservation
- Health and Regulatory Inspection
- Agricultural Inspection
- Policy analysis
- Legislation
- Association representation
Employers
- Local and state government
- Department of Agriculture
- National Parks
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Non-profit organizations
- Advocacy groups
- International agencies and non-governmental organizations
General Information
- Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Gain experience and exposure to the industry by volunteering with organizations such as 4-H.
- Complete an internship with a government agency.
- Maintain a high grade point average.
- Research government application processes.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Business can lead to many career opportunities. Define your goals and seek relevant experiences and skills.
- Gain relevant experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships.
- Learn about various fields of business through research, informational interviews, and exposure to work environments via shadowing, volunteering, or interning.
- Develop interpersonal and organizational skills through participation in and leadership of student organizations.
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important for success in this field.
- Learn to work effectively with a diverse range of people and in team environments.
- Get involved in student professional associations related to your field of interest.
- Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts.
- Once employed, find an experienced mentor.
- Consider earning an MBA or related graduate degree after gaining work experience for advanced business management roles.
- Develop a solid background in information technology, software, and tools related to data mining, statistical analysis, and business process optimization.
- Enhance quantitative skills through additional courses in math, statistics, and accounting.
- Many finance positions require the ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Stay up to date on local, national, and global economic trends.
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