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One of the most dramatic trends of the last 25 years has been the rapid growth in the volume of international business activities.  International business activity is predicted to continue to increase in the future. The U.S. is on the cusp of a golden age of exports.  This increase in international business activity will create a growing need for properly trained individuals.   The Gannon International Business (IB) Program is intended to meet this need, whether the goal of the student is direct entry into the labor force upon graduation or going on to graduate school.

The most important factors for students considering a career in international business are as follows:

• International business activities are predicted to increase steadily, particularly for U.S. firms, for firms of all sizes, which will create numerous and rewarding career opportunities.

• Salaries in international business have been rising.

• Multinational corporations (MNCs) will continue to dominate international business and their  personnel needs will increase.  The specialized international business positions that are found in large MNCs require a great deal of specialized education, preparation, training, and experience.

• Not only are the small and medium sized businesses most in need of international expertise, but these are also the firms that have been doing most of the hiring recently and are where the job opportunities in the future lie.

• Other entry jobs in international business for persons with undergraduate degrees involve working with export or import documentation, language translation, international shipping, sales, purchasing, or tourism.

The DSBA faculty who participate in the program are carefully selected.  Several of the faculty who have responsibilities for providing instruction for the international courses in their discipline have undertaken professional development activities designed specifically to prepare them to meet this challenge.  We are all very excited to assist you in continuing your education and moving your international business career forward.

Sincerely,

Gary Mahan, Ph.D.
Program Director