Language and international trade prepares you for careers in multinational firms.
This interdisciplinary program provides language skills, cultural information and an understanding of the fundamental business and economic concepts essential for those in management and marketing positions in firms that operate in the global economy. Most recent data suggest that the job market for these occupations is likely to remain favorable.
Core courses build your foundation in language and culture, as well as basic economic and business concepts, while electives offer you the opportunity to develop a greater depth of knowledge. A dual-language option, for those already proficient in a foreign language, further enhances employment prospects. Our robust study-abroad program provides opportunities to work or intern in multinational or international firms abroad. The program’s required capstone internship lets you apply the knowledge you’ve learned in your classes to a work setting.
Students will demonstrate, through description, analysis and problem-solving, an understanding of international trade flows and financial and monetary systems, as well their implications for national and global economic policies and outcomes.
I did an internship during the summer before my Junior year. I worked in sales. It taught me a lot about talking to people, working in an office, and meeting deadlines for my employers. My experience taught me not only a lot about international business and the French business world, but also about the different people and cultures from around the world.
The Global Experience Travel Grant from Oswego is a monetary award specifically designed to encourage, support and promote student travel abroad to countries where languages other than English are spoken. Apply for this grant through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department.
Take classes and participate in internships while immersing yourself in all that region has to offer.
Through out the year our department hosts a free movie series featuring French, German, Portuguese and Spanish language movies, all with subtitles.