International Business
Build the global business skills today’s economy demands—powered by Northeastern's signature experiential learning opportunities.
Program Details
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Commitment
Full-time, 4 years
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
Yes
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston, Global
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Why study international business at D'Amore-McKim?
- Prepare for success: 97% of our international business graduates were employed or in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
- Gain real-world perspective: Through signature experiences, like our nationally recognized co-op program, you'll build invaluable skills and connections in paid work placements.
- Learn international practices: Maximize the opportunity to study abroad, preparing you with global perspectives on business.
- Customize your education: Prepare to reach your unique goals through concentrations, minors, opportunities abroad, and opportunities across our global campus network.
Program options
The Bachelor of Science in International Business prepares you to navigate management challenges in a rapidly evolving global economy. You'll learn to work effectively across cultures and business practices while exploring how international contexts shape your chosen concentration. Because knowledge about other cultures and practices is best learned on location and experientially, students are expected to complete at least one semester of study or cooperative education experience in a country other than where they grew up. You are encouraged to become proficient in a second language.
BSIB majors will complete six months or more of study abroad, with an option to earn a dual degree from our partner universities. To complete your global experience requirement, you can choose from the following:
- One semester of study abroad, including opportunities through Northeastern's Global Experience Office or the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS)
- One co-op abroad
- Two summer Dialogue of Civilizations programs
- Two traditional summer study abroad experiences
Dual degree option
If you choose the year-long immersion to fulfill the international experience, you also have the choice to receive both the BSIB degree from Northeastern and the equivalent undergraduate degree from the partner school. This option is available at our BSIB partner schools in Brazil, France, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom. To earn the dual degree you must:
- Complete two or three years of study at Northeastern.
- Fulfill a domestic co-op experience.
- Spend two years at the partner institution completing course work and an international co-op placement.
The dual degree option is an intensive program requiring a strong commitment. In return, you'll be among the best-prepared international business graduates in the country. The benefits of a two-year immersion include:
- Your language proficiency excels.
- Your expertise in navigating the local culture develops greatly.
- Your international experiences transform you into a global citizen.
BSIB majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations. Work with your academic advisor to declare up to three concentrations.
For a more interdisciplinary path, consider combining this major with one of the following.
Deepen your business studies with an optional minor in one of the following academic areas. Work with your academic advisor to decide if a minor will fit into your plans.
Explore all D'Amore-McKim minors—including those open to non-business majors—on our full list of minors.
Accelerate your future and reduce tuition costs by combining this major with one of the following “PlusOne” master's degrees.
Experience-powered learning is at the heart of a Northeastern education. Here are just a few of the opportunities open to you.
Experiential opportunities
Experiential learning is central to every D'Amore-McKim student's education, providing you with the opportunity to apply classroom learning and gain transformative experiences in a real-world professional context. To fulfill your business experiential learning requirements, you can pursue co-op or other approved options—such as vetted internships (including summer analyst roles), part-time co-ops, and Professional Practicum programs in London or Oakland. In addition, D'Amore-McKim offers students additional layered opportunities such as real-world project-based classes, involvement in academic research projects, student leadership and mentorship programs, and participation in Northeastern's innovation ecosystem.
Co-op roles are competitive and employer-selected. Students participate first-hand in the job search process with the support of a co-op advisor, which helps prepare them for their full-time job search upon graduation. While placement is not guaranteed, 95% of our students earn and complete at least one co-op before they graduate.
Current co-op opportunities include:
- Boston Consulting Group
- Wellington Management
- Wayfair
- State Street
- McKinsey & Company
Dive Deeper
Faculty & teaching
Our world-class faculty offer years of experience, forward-thinking leadership, global perspectives, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing business world.
Co-op & plans of study
Explore different options for your academic plan, depending on your program, co-ops, and the amount of time you're planning to take to earn your degree.
Exchange students
Our exchange student program gives international students the opportunity to complete two academic years at their home institution, then transfer to Northeastern University to complete their studies.
IPBS partnership
D'Amore-McKim is a member of the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS), a consortium of leading institutions that offers you the opportunity to earn a dual degree. Since 1974, IPBS has built a global alumni network and a mission centered on international, multicultural, and experiential management education.
International Business Today
Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, this podcast produced by our IB faculty shares what's proven through research and highlights what's really working in practice.
Admissions information
Northeastern's admissions staff are organized by student location. Please feel free to email admissions@northeastern.edu with any questions.
Change your major
If you're a Northeastern undergraduate interested in transferring into this major, start by assessing whether it's the right fit for your goals and timeline. Once you're ready, you'll submit the necessary form and work with a D'Amore-McKim advisor to plan your next steps.
