The program’s mission is to offer an international business curriculum that helps nurture and develop students’ abilities and interests. Students are exposed to a multiplicity of perspectives and challenged to develop a broad and inquisitive mindset. Concurrently, practical knowledge and skills also are emphasized through the active development of technical and business related skills.

This dual objective is accomplished through:

• the development of an area of competence early in the program, with a broad range of options including languages, liberal arts courses and study abroad opportunities;
• specific functional courses (international marketing, international business research, international trade and investment, international finance, international management, international strategy, international law, global supply chain management) that provide students with the theoretical foundations needed for sound practical decisions;
• a focus on developing key conceptual, analytical and practical competencies, including critical thinking, negotiation skills, global awareness and sensitivity toward cultural differences and ethical issues, commitment for life-long learning, as well as technology-related abilities such as facility with the Internet and its many applications, and expertise in using spreadsheet programs and other business software;
• frequent interaction with the local business community through adjunct faculty, guest speakers, participation in smaller projects for local businesses, field trips and international as well as domestic internships; and
• hands-on experience with two certificate programs: export marketing and international purchasing.

Study abroad programs (two to four weeks as well as semester-long) offer the opportunity for immersion in a foreign country to better understand its language, history, politics, business and culture. All students are urged to take advantage of these possibilities, once they meet the necessary requirements (junior or senior status with a minimum GPA of 3.0). Quinnipiac University has semester-abroad programs in China, France, Ireland, England and Costa Rica and is developing similar programs in Uruguay and Mexico.We also assist students in seeking out opportunities in other countries such as Spain and Italy.