The major in international business and language combines three components: business foundations and functional areas of international business, greater familiarity with cultural imperatives, and advanced training in French, German or Spanish studies. Students almost complete coursework equivalent to a language major as part of the International Business and Language program. As companies expand into new markets, managers must understand the cultures of global stakeholders. TU's international business and language major combines foreign language competency and course work in international business in a business degree. A comprehensive business foundation combined with an understanding of cultural nuances enable graduates to compete successfully in an international arena. Access to convenient international travel and instant communication technologies have virtually eliminated perceptual and real distance between countries. In many parts of the world, political borders have become irrelevant while proficiency in two or more languages is increasingly the norm in the business arena. This degree provides an exceptional opportunity for students to attain the necessary tools to compete in an increasingly global marketplace.