About

More businesses are becoming deeply involved in international activities, both in expanding overseas markets and in competition with foreign companies in their own markets. The International Business (BSBA) degree at Appalachian State University provides students a sound understanding of international business principles coupled with language training (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish or other approved language) and first-hand international experience. Students graduate prepared for success, with an enriched understanding of business in a global economy.

The major is cross-disciplinary, leveraging expert faculty from all functional areas of the Walker College of Business to teach and mentor students in the program. Students who choose this major generally are interested in working with people from other cultures and in gaining a global perspective of how business works across cultures. Those considering this program should possess leadership, communication and human relations skills, as well as openness to other cultures and a desire to travel.

After Graduation

Employment: Due to the dynamic curriculum and foreign language experience, graduates are well-prepared to enter the work force, often training for overseas positions. Employers include:

• DelHaize
• SEA Corp
• Wells Fargo
• Financial Independence Group
• Schneffler Group
• Target
• XPO Logistics
• Vanguard Group

Graduate School: Some graduates continue their studies with graduate-level course work at other major universities.

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People

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  Faculty Profile: Dr. Martin Meznar

  “Doors open up when you have international expertise.”

  – Dr. Martin Meznar, Walker College’s associate dean for global and civic engagement

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  Alumni Profile: Jerri Snyder ’14

  This recent graduate leapt from a place of career perplexity to one of the most prestigious banks in the world, thanks to help from caring Appalachian faculty.

Minors

This major requires a language minor. Choices are Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish. Arabic or Portuguese may be chosen if upper-level language courses are taken abroad.

Suggested additional minors are International Business, Supply Chain Management or Entrepreneurship.

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Engagement Outside the Classroom

• International Business Student Association (IBSA): Expands student knowledge of global business and awareness of international issues; students serve as ambassadors of Walker College of Business International Programs and International Business within the university community.

Global Learning

Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them how to live and interact in a global society.  

Student in this major must participate in an international experience approved by the Walker College of Business. The experience must have a duration of at least 10 weeks, normally in a non-English speaking country.

Admission Requirements

Requirements for declaring a major within the Walker College of Business are detailed here.