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.
Whether seeking a career abroad or simply looking for the skills and knowledge that provide a competitive advantage at companies here in the U.S., Stonehill’s program opens many doors.
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:
Through this program, students will develop unique business skills and broad cultural awareness.
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 majors are encouraged to participate in multiple internships. Places where past students have interned include:
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.
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
Stonehill’s international business graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where Stonehill graduates work.
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.
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.
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.
For the second year running, a team led by a Stonehill student won its case competition at the international business honor society summit.
The Stonehill College (Mu Omega) Chapter of the Beta Alpha Psi honor society was recently honored at the national group’s annual meeting in Chicago for taking 2nd Place in its Inclusive Leadership Competition, sponsored by the international accounting firm, Ernst & Young.
