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Bryant University Professor Chris Roethlein gestures while sitting in a office room chair.
Bryant University Professor Chris Roethlein gestures while sitting in a office room chair.

International Business

Hone your skills with our renowned International Business program and immerse yourself in real-world corporate projects and exceptional international experience.

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Transformative Learning

Bryant’s International Business program equips students with the experience and confidence to excel in a wide range of careers and leadership positions at global businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

At a Glance

What You’ll Learn:

  • A global approach to business, with a specialization in one of nine business concentrations
  • How to work beyond borders with colleagues from varied cultures and backgrounds
  • A foreign language of your choosing

What You’ll Do:

  • Embrace a global focus with our innovative, integrated curriculum
  • Spend a semester abroad studying and completing an internship
  • Gain hands-on experience through a senior practicum project, advising a company facing an international business challenge

Where You’ll Go:

  • Positions such as global risk analyst, international marketing specialist, senior supply chain analyst, financial analyst, project manager, and talent acquisition specialist

Program Highlights

Graduates of Bryant’s International Business program develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in international business. Our extensive, internationally focused coursework in both business and liberal arts provides you with a global perspective that will help you succeed in the global business arena.

Bryant’s IB program is one of the few in the country that offers concentrations in business functions, giving you both the breadth of international business and a deeper understanding of a specialized field. During your senior year, you’ll act as a consultant for a regional or multinational company to solve a real international business challenge for your client.

Our program also requires a foreign language minor and study abroad with an internship. By immersing yourself in another language and culture, you’ll gain valuable perspectives and experience that will prepare you for your future career. 

Program Requirements

Sample Courses

Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include: 

Principles of Financial Accounting ACG 203
Global Dimensions of Financial Management BUS 400
Introduction to Global Information Technology and Analytics ISA 201
Global Dimensions of Operations Management MGT 201G
Foundations of Marketing Management MGT 201
International Business Management IB 356
International Business Practicum IB 490

Where Our Students Go

Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:

  • BlackRock
  • Boston Scientific
  • Goldman Sachs
  • IBM
  • JP Morgan
  • McKinsey
  • PwC
  • Columbia University
  • Duke University
  • George Washington University
  • London School of Economics
  • New York University

IB Practicum

As an International Business major, you’ll participate in a senior capstone practicum and act as a consultant for a real company facing global challenges across fields like AI, travel, and digital infrastructure. This hands-on experience allows you to apply your knowledge to industry-specific issues, work directly with clients, and gain valuable professional skills.

A group of Bryant University students present their findings at the Fall 2023 IB Practicum.
An international business graphic.

Learn by Doing

Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.

Find Your Minor

By complementing your business major with a minor in the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, you’ll learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.