International Business - Business Administration
Why earn a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an international business concentration at Coe College?
The business administration concentration in international business focuses on issues impacting both domestic and multinational corporations such as the structuring of international business transactions and production, the importance of supranational governance (such as regional trade agreements and international organizations) and theories of managing, financing and marketing across cultures and environments. You will be well prepared for additional international business studies at graduate or professional school and have a strong foundation for careers with an international focus.
You will be able to concentrate your studies on courses that include theories, concepts and models helpful in understanding the complex international environment. In addition to courses in business and/or economics, you will be required to study a foreign language and complete either a study abroad experience or a significant project focused on an international topic.
- Class sizes are small, allowing for individual attention and learning. Classrooms are highly interactive, promoting opportunities for critical thinking and hands-on projects in marketing.
- Coe has the #18 Most Accessible Professors in the nation, according to The Princeton Review.
- Students benefit from taking a broad core of courses in business administration along with specialized courses in international business. Students interested in more specialized areas might add coursework in public relations, art, communications or data analytics.
- The Cedar Rapids area provides excellent opportunities for job shadowing, volunteering and interning to gain real experience in marketing. These experiences are essential for those seeking entry-level jobs in marketing. Coe has ranked as a Top 25 Best Private Schools for Internships for 6 of the last 8 years according to The Princeton Review.
Accepted a job offer before graduation
Sarah Fathallah ‘16 turned her internship into a full-time job. After working for the University Relations team at Rockwell Collins, Sarah accepted a position as new graduate recruiter. She handles talent acquisition for all 30 Rockwell Collins locations, working with students from a few of the top engineering schools in the nation.
Confidence & Experience to Succeed
Sierra Menzies ’18
“Studying international business at Coe gave me the confidence to interact and communicate with people of all backgrounds with respect. I am more comfortable overcoming cultural differences and obstacles such as language barriers because I know how to find common ground.”
Sierra found common ground with international business students from around the world while studying abroad in Thailand. She also completed an internship at Miles Capital in Des Moines before beginning her career at Cerner Corporation.
