Undergraduate Overview
International Business
International Business is a unique major available to UW-Whitewater Bachelor of Business Administration students. As companies expand into other countries or work with global suppliers and customers, employees with international knowledge become increasingly valuable. The major is a good fit for students who are interested in traveling or living abroad, or cultivating the skills needed in an increasingly global workplace.
Students gain an in-depth understanding of global economics, finance, management, marketing and supply chain, as well as cross-cultural communication. In addition, all International Business students participate in a semester abroad before graduation.
The UW-Whitewater Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business requires a minimum of 120 credits, including:
- General education requirements
- Business requirements
- Major requirements
- Electives (to bring the total to at least 120 credits)
Information on the requirements specific to the international business major can be found in the Course Catalog. Major video guides and course planning sheets are also available in Four Year Planning Resources.
Individuals wishing to deepen their knowledge with post-baccalaureate studies can complete an advanced degree online or on campus through the UW-Whitewater Master of Business Administration and an emphasis in International Business or one of 11 other unique emphases.
International Business is also available as a minor for both business and non-business students. Requirements can be found in the Course Catalog, or in the College of Business and Economics listing of minors and certificates.
Job Outlook
Career prospects for international business majors are open-ended with the potential for embarking on a number of career paths.
National Median Pay 1
$65,000
UW-Whitewater Placement Information
Placement Rate 2
100%
Highlighted Employers 3
First Delta Group, Gartner Inc., Hellermann Tyton North America, Kerry Ingredients, Trek Bicycle Corporation
Common Titles 3
Export Coordinator, International Customer Service, International Operations, Sales Executive, Supply Chain Analyst
1 Payscale.com national salary data
2 Based on survey responses for 2019 - 2020 UW-Whitewater graduates
3 Based on survey responses from 2017 - 2019 UW-Whitewater graduates