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International Business

International Business. Fisher College of Business Undergraduate Specialization. Overview of International Business. What is International Business? Study Abroad Opportunities at Fisher Working World Information Earnings and Outlook for IB Additional Resources.

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International Business

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  1. International Business Fisher College of Business Undergraduate Specialization

  2. Overview of International Business • What is International Business? • Study Abroad Opportunities at Fisher • Working World Information • Earnings and Outlook for IB • Additional Resources

  3. What is International Business? • IB prepares one to understand and participate in worldwide production and distribution activities • Study of domestic, international, and foreign business environments and of business practices and problems related to them

  4. Study Abroad & Exchange Programs (CIBER) • Copenhagen Business School, Denmark • Technische Universitat Dresden, Germany • Nantes Summer School, France • Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland • Quinn School of Business, Dublin, Ireland • London School of Economics, England • Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • Singapore Management University • Curtin School of Business, Perth, Australia

  5. Study Abroad & Exchange Contacts • CIBER (Center for International Business and Research) • http://fisher.osu.edu/international/ciber/index.html • Office of International Education (OSU) • http://oie.osu.edu/ • OIE has many other opportunities for business and non-business opportunities to supplement the Fisher curriculum

  6. What are Employers Looking For? • Cultural affinity: cultural immersion; language fluency • Open to relocation, adaptability • Technical skills • Good communication skills • Ability to work with others; sensitivity to differences • Self-motivation

  7. Fields that Hire IB Specializations • U.S. industrial, financial and commercial firms involved directly or indirectly with international trade foreign investment • U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies, require specialists in marketing, finance, accounting, production, personnel • Consular work and other aspects of government foreign service • International Trade Economics

  8. Why IB is a Good Second Specialization • Awareness of the globalization of business • Knowledge about where the emerging markets are • Sensitivity to business issues around other cultures • Awareness of management of diversity issues • Increase the likelihood of international assignments – shows employers you are interested • Many upper managers have had international experiences with their companies

  9. For Success in IB, Develop a Plan • Identify a major that represents a function of business that you enjoy • Choose a language you enjoy and study it • Plan to travel • Research multinational companies in markets/countries of your interests – focus your internship/job search on these • Use the Internet and Career Resource Center in Gerlach • Join the International Association of Students in Economics and Business (AIESEC) • Develop a business expertise because most careers start domestically • Network within your company for international assignments

  10. International Business Earnings • Depending on the field of activity • Economic analysis or marketing and the sponsoring activity, i.e., government or private industry, pay scales would be determined largely by individual qualifications at specific positions available • Pay is competitive with other professional business areas

  11. The Outlook for IB • Government interest in the structure of foreign nations and the investment policies of domestic enterprise result in career opportunities in both government and private industry • Employment for well trained personnel is expected to continue to increase • At the present time, however, few jobs are available to those without special backgrounds or job experience • Most first assignments for Americans are in the U.S.

  12. Additional Resources • CIBER • http://www.cob.ohio-state.edu/ciberweb/ • Office of International Education (OIE) • www.oie.ohio-state.edu • AISEC • Community organizations ( i.e. Rotary) • www.columbusrotary.com • Chambers of Commerce

  13. fisher.osu.edu Fisher logo http://fisher.osu.edu

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