世界正在从一个由国民市场独立的，独立的实体组成的经济体系转向由国民市场日益一体化的体系。对国际商业的研究着重于了解市场和生产全球化的背后的力量及其实现的限制。国际经理必须能够将基本的业务概念应用于多样化的全球市场。国际市场要求经理在财务，市场营销，会计，供应链和分析以及管理方面具有扎实的基础，并具有使这些基本概念适应独特情况的能力。
The BSBA, International Business Emphasis degree is a 120-credit-hour program that requires proficiency in a foreign language of international commerce (determined by the College of Business Administration). In addition, students must complete one of the following international experiences<br>Study abroad for 3 Plus credit hours<br>Complete an international internship approved by the International Business Institute<br>Complete a minimum of one year international experience within 5 years of entering the program in any of the following areas: Peace Corps, volunteer work with an organization, an international posting by a company or government agency and/or approved, significant international experience.<br>Develop a global mindset.<br>The world keeps getting smaller. Faster and more efficient shipping and the increased availability of the internet have led to a global economy where businesses are constantly seeking out new markets as new sources of revenue and profit. Businesses, organizations, governments and nonprofits need leaders with global perspective who understand international laws, and have the ability to negotiate around the world. Those with a business oriented mindset and the ability to incorporate a variety of perspectives to solve problems are valued and highly sought-after.