This program is currently not accepting new students.
The School of Business at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member .
Program Benefits
- Our program details business practices in the North American Free Trade Agreement zone, European Union, and emerging economies in Asia, Middle East, and Latin America.
- Students can learn a new language and have access to study abroad programs, and international internship and career opportunities.
- Networking opportunities are available with field professionals, guest speakers, and international faculty.
- Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is a corporate member of the Buffalo World Trade Association and an educational partner of the National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators, which provides opportunities to obtain professional certifications.
- Events and student competitions are offered through World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
- One-on-one career coaching guides students to prepare for specialization related internships and supports them in the job search process.
Career Outlook
Students develop indispensable cross-cultural skills to be successful in international organizations. They are mentored to identify their personal interests and suitability for this specific career field.
Popular career options by industry
- Account executive
- Distribution manager
- Director of change management
- International marketing and sales manager
- Event coordinator
- Marketing promotions coordinator
- Senior sales representative
Program Specifics
- Students are required to complete a 3 credit (150 hour) internship to gain hands-on experience in the field.
- Students have interned at international companies, including Rich Products, Ivoclar, Delaware North, and Liberty Pumps.
- Professors help students network with multinational companies at international business events.
- Senior students created a comprehensive and cohesive report on the factors affecting a firm when exporting to foreign markets for the first time.
- Projects emphasize the importance of market research, corporate culture, research and development, export costs, international agents, and country of origin when taking your business to international markets.