BS in International Business

International Business

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On Campus

From conducting business development research for mergers and acquisitions to working as a marketing manager of a technology company in China or a beauty products company in Germany, our graduates are leaving their mark across the world.

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Your Experience

International business is a vast field with numerous opportunities. Whether you envision yourself as the international sales manager at a U.S. technology company, managing the global supply chain for a major defense contractor or perhaps working within an embassy’s commercial section to promote trade and investment, you’ll benefit from the rigorous preparation our program provides. We will teach you to work effectively with diverse populations while building a strong foundation in international finance and marketing, global supply chains, and international management strategy, along with a knowledge of international data sources.

Our graduates move on to careers in a range of fields including global supply chain management, market research, business development, financial analysis, business consulting and many others.

As an IB major, you will have the opportunity to complete a full semester and/or short-term (1-3 weeks) study abroad program. This experience will help you develop cultural sensitivity and better understand the history, politics, business practices and culture of a specific region. Many students complete an internship while studying abroad in such countries as Italy, Argentina, China, Poland and Japan. In addition, IB majors also can choose to complete a state of Connecticut Global Supply Chain Certificate and the Global Business Affairs Polish Certificate.

Collaboration with local businesses and major firms in neighboring New York City lets you apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. Internships with companies such as Aetna, Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, Sikorsky and Perrier provide further experience and opportunities to network.

Program Statistics

100% Success Rate

Percentage of our 2022 program graduates who are employed, are pursuing graduate study or are starting their own companies six months after graduation.

+7K Working Partnerships

The Quinnipiac University Handshake online job portal contains more than 7,000 local and international employers to connect with.

$75K Starting Salary

The median starting salary of 2022 program graduates. (Quinnipiac First Destination Survey, 2022)

A Day in the Life

Making impactful, real-world decisions

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Microlending Initiative

Quinnipiac issues small loans of up to $1,000 alongside consulting services to entrepreneurs and small businesses through local community and international partnerships. As students manage the underwriting and approval of the loans, they have the rare opportunity to develop strategies and apply management techniques with real funds in preparation for their careers.

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In Their Own Words

Ross Spano ’22

“At the conference, I learned how to format and present my research in an engaging way. This was important because keeping the audience engaged encouraged them to ask questions and even critique my work. This, in turn, is going to help me further my research, and hopefully better my research and presentations at future academic conferences. Overall, getting feedback from people who do this type of research for a living was a great learning experience and will better prepare me to continue my research.”

Jenna Braca ’17, MBA ’18

“I had the opportunity to travel to four continents,” Braca said. “I've managed to learn so much about the world and myself.”

Alumni Spotlight

The man behind the leaf

Nicholas Melillo ’00

After earning his BA in international business, Nicholas Melillo ’00 set out on a journey that would take him from managing a small tobacco shop to running the largest cigar factory in Nicaragua and eventually to launching his own company in 2015.

Melillo’s company, Foundation Cigars, has experienced tremendous success in a short amount of time. It made Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 list in its first year, and its premium, hand-rolled cigars can be found in smoke shops all over the world. For Melillo, this is just the beginning.

”I want to keep growing my company, but I want to do it the proper way,” he said. ”Quality and consistency will always be a crucial part of that.”

To ensure this level of quality, Melillo splits his time between Esteli, Nicaragua, where his home and factory are located, and his office and tobacco farm in Windsor, Connecticut. Whatever time zone he happens to be in, he is hard at work. Running an international company is incredibly challenging. Rising to the top of a craft industry presents an even greater challenge. Melillo couldn't imagine a better livelihood.

”Every day I get to combine my two great passions: cigars and business.”

Nicholas Melillo ’00 shows us around his tobacco farm for his cigar company, Foundation Cigars

Nicholas Melillo, Cigar aficionado and Quinnipiac Alumn, in and around one of his tobacco barns — Air-curing tobacco typically takes place in a barn where it is allowed to dry for a period of 4-8 weeks.

Nicholas Melillo holds a cigar — Nicholas Melillo splits his time between his farm in Windsor, CT, and his home & office in Nicaragua.

Nicholas Melillo smiles while holding a cigar — By launching his own cigar company, Nicholas Melillo '00 was able to combine his love of cigars with his love of business.

Nicholas Melillo smiles holding a cigar while sitting in front of one of his tobacco barns — Nicholas Melillo '00 launched Foundation Cigars in 2015. It has since grown to be the largest cigar factory in Nicaragua.

Nicholas Melillo displays a box of his premium cigars.

Nicholas Melillo lights a cigar in front of one of his tobacco barns — Nicholas Melillo '00 is shown outside one of his tobacco barns in Windsor, CT.

Nicholas Melillo smiles in front of his tobacco barns with a cigar in his mouth — Nicholas Melillo enjoying one of his premium cigars on his tobacco farm in Windsor, CT.

Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub provides students with a uniquely collaborative and interdisciplinary opportunity by bringing together the university’s innovation ecosystem. It delivers dedicated spaces — physical ones and virtual ones — that spark exciting new ways to create 21st-century solutions and act as an incubator for entrepreneurial pursuits across the university.

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Proven Network

With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world.

Delve Labs, Business Development & Inside Sales Account Manager
MJH Life Sciences, Account Executive: Nutrition Outlook
Eversource Energy, Procurement Agent
Raul Avila Inc., Project Manager
PubNub, Sales Development Representative
Lidl, Supply Chain Analyst

Career Paths

A degree in international business positions you for a growing number of specialized and in-demand opportunities. Graduates gain valuable skills suited for a wide array of potential careers.

Avg. Salary $59,956

A procurement agent is responsible for buying high-quality items for clients at the lowest possible prices and in the correct amount. They also prepare purchase orders and solicit bid proposals, as well as review requests for goods while making sure items' suppliers offer appropriate pricing, selection, support and reliability.

Avg. Salary $105,020

Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods and services by collecting and analyzing data, researching trends and evaluating economic issues.

Avg. Salary $57,964

International trade specialists are an elite category of economists, and their primary duties are twofold: to study the effects of globalization on their business, and to develop a comprehensive business plan to make sure the business is successful abroad.

Avg. Salary $77,593

Foreign-exchange traders are responsible for conducting financial trading in foreign currencies across the globe on behalf of their company. These professionals use their expertise to buy and sell certain currencies and stock options at specific time intervals.

Avg. Salary $47,562

A business development representative is a specialized role related to the sales department of a company. While a sales representative works with existing clients to keep them happy and serve their needs, business development reps seek out and build new business for their company.

Career-Building Resources

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Design your career path

With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Business support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.

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