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Undergraduate Careers:
International Management

A concentration in International Management can prepare you to work as part of global business environments and practices. Most students decide to combine an International Management concentration with another area of interest such as Finance, with the possibility of pursuing job opportunities domestically and abroad. International Management can provide a good foundation for awareness of diversity and cultural topics and analysis of globalization opportunities for businesses.

Position Yourself for Success

• If you are seriously considering working abroad, language proficiency is important for both oral and written communication. Companies often look for candidates who are willing to relocate.
• Seek opportunities for cultural exploration and immersion such as study aboard programs. Visit the UPO for additional information about these programs and application processes.
• Join related clubs and cultural organizations such as the International Management Association.
• International and government programs can be competitive and have lengthy application processes. Be prepared to begin the job search process early.

Career-related Paths

Work settings may include corporations with global operations, government offices, as well as, international agencies and not-for-profit organizations such as:
United Nations
FBI, CIA, Homeland Security
US Foreign Service
Import/Export Companies
Peace Corps
International Consultant
Teaching English
UNICEF
Financial Analyst*
HSBC, International Management Program
Marine Corps
Family Business*

* Denotes BU graduates from the classes of 2006 and 2007 with International Management Concentrations

Web Resources

Academy of International Businesses: aibworld.net
The Federation of International Trade Associations: www.fita.org/members.html
International Business Forum: www.ibf.com
Idealist: www.idealist.org
International Chamber of Commerce: www.iccwbo.org
European Career Fair at MIT: www.euro-career.com
The BU International Relations webpage also provides an extensive list of resources: www.bu.edu/ir/graduate/current/links