International Business

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International Business

Put your passions for travel and distinctive cultures to work. Northwestern’s international business major prepares students to conduct business both at home and abroad. The program’s strong foundation of business administration with a cross-cultural focus will equip you to be an international business leader who is mindful of cultural differences.

Major requirements

International Business
Why NWC?

Why NWC?

The international business option provides students with a holistic, liberal arts approach to business learning. In addition to studying finance, marketing and management practices, you’ll learn to build strong business relationships with people from different cultures. To further broaden your horizons, Northwestern’s international business major requires students to complete an internship outside of their home country.

Major course offerings include international relations, cross-cultural psychology, principles of accounting and finance, and ethical management. Related minors include accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, leadership studies, nonprofit management and project management. 

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IACBE ACCREDITED Our accredited business programs meet international standards for business practice.
TOP 1% WORLDWIDE Senior business majors score in the top 1% of all teams in the international Business Strategy Game.
GLOBAL BUSINESS FACULTY Faculty bring business experience from Taiwan, China and the United Arab Emirates.
GROW CULTURAL AWARENESS Learn about other cultures and gain practical tools for serving the marginalized.

Outcomes

Join our standout alumni at:

Alpacosi UG
Bergsdorf, Germany
Davies Group
Colchester, England
Inspiration Hills Camp & Retreat Center
Inwood, Iowa

Experience

World-class education

World-class education

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.

Department mission

Department mission

Our vision: Cultivating the next generation of business leaders to make an impact for Christ.

Our mission: Equipping and preparing students for excellence to fulfill their calling in the marketplace.

Our promise to students: We will challenge you to academic and personal excellence by: 

  • Delivering high-quality, specialized instruction, 
  • Guiding your development of market-leading skills, and  
  • Providing experiential learning opportunities as we help you discern your calling and follow the example of Christ.

International students

International students

We welcome and appreciate international students at Northwestern, and we’ll do all we can to help you succeed academically and socially. We’ll match you with an American host family who will invite you to their home to share American food and experiences. International students can also be paired with an English-speaking international student for free language tutoring. Find more information about our international student support program here.

Compass Center for Career & Calling

Compass Center for Career & Calling

The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences across the country and around the globe. The center also offers help writing resumes and cover letters, practice interview sessions, job shadowing and more.

Center for Innovation & Leadership

Center for Innovation & Leadership

The Center for Innovation & Leadership connects students with area professionals, offers micro-credentials, and hosts the Impact Competition, where students pitch ideas for making a difference on campus and in the community.

Business Club

Business Club

As a member of Northwestern’s student-led Business Club, you’ll tour regional businesses, hear from northwest Iowa business professionals, and travel to larger cities to tour businesses and network with alumni.

Investment Club

Investment Club

As part of Northwestern’s Investment Club, you’ll grow in your knowledge of financial markets and practice making investment decisions by helping to manage $250,000 of the college’s endowment. 

Off-campus study

Off-campus study

Study abroad programs in dozens of countries are great opportunities to learn about business around the world.

Bachelor's + beyond

Bachelor's + beyond

If you’d like to take your business knowledge to the next level, you can apply to Northwestern’s Master of Business Administration program after graduation. Our 100% online program can be completed in as little as one year, giving you the critical skills necessary for managerial roles and increasing your value as an employee.

World-class education

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.

Department mission

Our vision: Cultivating the next generation of business leaders to make an impact for Christ.

Our mission: Equipping and preparing students for excellence to fulfill their calling in the marketplace.

Our promise to students: We will challenge you to academic and personal excellence by: 

  • Delivering high-quality, specialized instruction, 
  • Guiding your development of market-leading skills, and  
  • Providing experiential learning opportunities as we help you discern your calling and follow the example of Christ.

International students

We welcome and appreciate international students at Northwestern, and we’ll do all we can to help you succeed academically and socially. We’ll match you with an American host family who will invite you to their home to share American food and experiences. International students can also be paired with an English-speaking international student for free language tutoring. Find more information about our international student support program here.

Compass Center for Career & Calling

The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences across the country and around the globe. The center also offers help writing resumes and cover letters, practice interview sessions, job shadowing and more.

Center for Innovation & Leadership

The Center for Innovation & Leadership connects students with area professionals, offers micro-credentials, and hosts the Impact Competition, where students pitch ideas for making a difference on campus and in the community.

Business Club

As a member of Northwestern’s student-led Business Club, you’ll tour regional businesses, hear from northwest Iowa business professionals, and travel to larger cities to tour businesses and network with alumni.

Investment Club

As part of Northwestern’s Investment Club, you’ll grow in your knowledge of financial markets and practice making investment decisions by helping to manage $250,000 of the college’s endowment. 

Off-campus study

Study abroad programs in dozens of countries are great opportunities to learn about business around the world.

Bachelor's + beyond

If you’d like to take your business knowledge to the next level, you can apply to Northwestern’s Master of Business Administration program after graduation. Our 100% online program can be completed in as little as one year, giving you the critical skills necessary for managerial roles and increasing your value as an employee.