AACSB Accredited
Stonehill’s business program is accredited by AACSB International, placing us within an elite group of higher education institutions that make up less than 5% of the world’s business schools.
International Business Major
Stonehill’s International Business major prepares students to capitalize on the demand for business professionals who can cater to a multicultural and multinational customer base.
Going Global
Stonehill’s international business major leverages an interdisciplinary curriculum coupled with international experiences to prepare students for a globally competitive economy.
The International Business program in Stonehill's Global Business, Operations, & Strategy Department and Meehan School of Business features an interdisciplinary curriculum that melds classes in business disciplines and liberal arts courses, arming students with a broad base of knowledge.
Whether profit, nonprofit or governmental organizations, employers want individuals who can:
- Succeed in assignments abroad
- Interact with multinational counterparts in other parts of the world from a domestic base
- Manage the interaction with the multicultural domestic population here
Through this program, students will develop unique business skills and broad cultural awareness.
Develop Skills to Standout in a Globally Competitive Environment
International Experience Requirement
International business students are required to complete an international experience through study abroad, an international internship or foreign language immersion experience and show proficiency in a foreign language.
International Business Internship Program
International business majors are encouraged to participate in multiple internships. Places where past students have interned include:
- Bullhorn
- Collaborative Consulting
- Eastern Bank
- Fidelity Investments
- Pioneer Institute
- PUMA
- Swiss Re
DUBLIN
- MCI Ovation Group: event planning
LONDON
- Grant Thornton
- ISM Capital
- Munich Underwriting/Lloyds Syndicate
- Rainbow Trust Fundraising
- Watkins Yacht Management
- Zoe & Morgan Jewelry
MADRID
- Fundacion par las Relaciones Internacionales y el Dialogo Exterior (FRIDE)
- La Fundacion Deporte Joven
Recent Accolades
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
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WSJ “Value Added” Formula Rockets Stonehill Higher in Rankings
Stonehill moved up 62 places in this year’s WSJ “America's Best Colleges 2024” rankings, putting it in the top 12 among Massachusetts schools and top 6 percent nationally.
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Princeton Review Ranks Stonehill in Top 20 in U.S. for Quality of Life
After considering input for 165,000 at colleges and universities across the country, The Princeton Review recently ranked Stonehill College 19th out of 389 schools for quality of life.
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Money Magazine Ranks Stonehill Among Most Elite Colleges in U.S.
Less than 20% of the 700 schools on Money’s 2023 Best College list, including Stonehill, received 4.5 stars or higher in the magazine’s 5-star rating system.
Sample Courses
International Business
BUS 336
This course introduces the students to the economic, political, and cultural environments affecting international business. In addition, the influence of government on trade, foreign direct investment, foreign exchange, export and import strategies, and the impact of multinational enterprises will be discussed. Students will also be exposed to the comprehensive set of dynamics that comprise international business decision environments and will learn to evaluate alternative courses of action in a global setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on areas of current importance. Extensive use of cases and readings.
Business Ethics: Moral Perspectives and Business Decisions
BUS 334
Examines moral perspectives for business and firms, and applies them to real world phenomena. Focuses on the business decisions to embrace ethical consideration and provide social impacts. Extensive use of case discussion and team assignments. Topics include ethical reasoning, stakeholder management, corporate governance, socially responsible investment, environmental sustainability, and moral issues in accounting, finance, international business, management, and marketing.
Multinational Corporate Finance
BUS 425
Study and understanding of financial management in an international business setting. This course discusses the concepts and techniques of international financial risk management, using currency hedging techniques, international investment decisions, and international money markets and financing decisions. Using lecture, discussions, and readings, the course provides a framework to evaluate international business transactions.
International Management
BUS 465
Senior course for majors in International Business. Integrates the strategic issues of managing a multinational firm with the cultural, political, economic, and social environments of global commercial enterprises.
Where Our Graduates Work
Stonehill’s international business graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where Stonehill graduates work.
Career Development Resources for Students
The Stonehill Career Development Center offers extensive assistance to students in academic degree and career decisions; applying to graduate school; and finding internships, mentors and postgraduate service opportunities.
International Business Specific Career Resources
- Extensive on-campus recruiting program for internships and entry-level positions
- Annual career fairs
- Various industry-specific career lunches
- “How to Market Your International Experience” workshop
Partnerships & Special Programs
Stonehill College has developed academic affiliations with colleges and universities that enable our students to augment the degree they earn at Stonehill with graduate and undergraduate degrees that further enhance their opportunities.
Pair Your Degree with a Master’s Degree
Pair your degree with a master’s in marketing or data analytics. Our master’s programs provide you with the skills the market demands and partner well with several majors on campus. You can also pursue graduate-level courses as an elective during your senior year at Stonehill.
Research Opportunities
Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience
The Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is an opportunity for students who have completed their first year at Stonehill to perform significant, publishable, full-time research under the guidance of and in collaboration with an experienced faculty researcher.
Recent example
- Myron Inglis ’14, who majored in International Business, worked with Professor Jennifer Swanson on “An Exploration of the Relationship Between Microfinance and Government Policies.” Their research was focused on determining what role the government plays in supporting microfinance.
With the world becoming ever so interconnected, it is important to understand different cultural, political and economic points of view. The flexibility of the interdisciplinary aspect to International Business allowed me to explore my interests in these areas and more.
International Business Honor Society Affiliations
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing business excellence.
Lambda Epsilon Sigma
Stonehill’s campus-wide honor society, Lambda Epsilon Sigma, recognizes students from all areas of study. Students who have demonstrated a well-rounded thirst for knowledge are invited to apply.
Contact Information
Jennifer A. Swanson
Professor of International Business, Chair of the Department of Global Business, Operations, & Strategy
Business
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