International Business Major
At Salve Regina University, emerging markets and the future of global business are central issues to our bachelor's degree in international business. Our broad-based curriculum and experiential learning opportunities have direct applications to the global environment, preparing students for a wide range of roles in the field.
Prepare for Diverse Opportunities Across the Globe
Building on the University's liberal arts tradition and mercy mission, our international business program provides a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes ethical decision-making and responsible leadership. As a result, our graduates emerge as engaged, principled world citizens who are prepared to address global economic issues that concern individuals, firms and nations.
Our internationally accredited curriculum requires the completion of a study abroad experience, additional coursework in modern languages or a professional internship, providing an additional foundation for careers in today's highly competitive global business environment.
Through Salve's popular combined program, qualified undergraduates can earn their bachelor's degree in international business and a master's degree in business administration or healthcare administration within five years.
What Sets Salve Apart
Data gathered by email surveys and public profile information show that of the international business majors who responded, 100% are employed and/or enrolled in graduate programs six months after graduating.
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Jean and David W. Wallace Department of Business and Economics prepares students for careers in today's highly competitive global business environment.
The Salve Compass
Connecting college to career, the Salve Compass program ensures that every student has the skills and knowledge to succeed in the job market. Innovative programming such as the Summer Compass provide unique opportunities for interdisciplinary experiences that enable students to collaborate with faculty and immerse themselves in the vibrant Newport community.
Broaden Your Horizons
For Chris Chavarria '19 - now a judge advocate with the U.S. Navy - a semester in Chile was a key component of his Salve experience. "It's vital for international business majors to study abroad because it helps them gain perspective. Experiencing other cultures broadens one's horizons, which allows them to better connect with people from other cultures and effectively conduct business with them."
Capstone Experience
Each semester, students in our capstone course work in teams to identify a business opportunity, develop mission and vision statements, conduct SWOT analyses and perform market research. They also develop strategies for marketing, staffing and operations to support their ventures. At the end of the course, teams formally present their business plans and compete for a spot in the annual Seahawk Tank – a competition where the top teams pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and compete for bragging rights and cash prizes.
Career Paths in International Business
Our graduates are well-prepared for domestic or international careers in banking, customer service, consulting, finance, human resources, importing/exporting, international development, labor relations, management and sales.
Possible employers include:
- International companies, including foreign firms operating in the U.S. and U.S. firms operating in foreign countries
- Domestic and foreign corporations
- Multinational service firms
- Global small and medium enterprises
- Global tourism management organizations
- Domestic and foreign financial institutions
- International marketing, real estate or trade firms
- Contracting and consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Environmental firms
- Logistics firms
Alumni hold positions in a variety of organizations, including:
- Account director, Fetch
- Associate investment advisor, Corrigan Financial
- Audit associate, PwC
- First officer, SkyWest Airlines
- Judge advocate, U.S. Navy
- Product manager, The Wanderlust Group
- Senior executive researcher, Meta
- Senior institutional affairs analyst, International Monetary Fund
- Strategic business control and planning manager, The Heineken Company
- Technology specialist, Arthrex
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in international business
Business and economics core requirements provide students with a comprehensive foundation in key business disciplines, ensuring they develop essential knowledge and skills applicable across all sectors.
Required for all Bachelor of Science majors in the department - including accounting, business administration, business economics, finance, healthcare administration, international business and marketing - these courses cover critical areas such as financial and managerial accounting, macroeconomics, business management, communications, financial management, marketing, business ethics, business law, strategy, statistics and business analytics.
By exploring this broad spectrum of subjects, students gain a well-rounded understanding of the business world, helping them discover their passions and career paths. This structure also offers the flexibility to change majors or add minors without losing progress, empowering students to tailor their education to their evolving interests and professional goals.
Minor in international business
Meet Our International Business Faculty
In courses such as China's Evolving Economy, our faculty inspire international business majors to study other economies of the world more insightfully, providing a gateway for careers with a global focus. Through courses that explore the world's dynamic economic environments, faculty impart key analytical skills that help students approach job-related tasks in a more sophisticated manner.
Dr. Jennifer Bonoff
- Associate professor
- Graduate program director, Business and Economics
Lorrie Burns
- Lecturer
Carmel Coughlan
- Senior lecturer
Thomas Flanagan
- Associate professor
Rita Marcotte
- Lecturer
Shelly Nicholas
- Lecturer
Samuel Sacco
- Senior lecturer
Dr. Teresa Starzecki
- Assistant professor
- Graduate program coordinator
Dr. Adam Witham
- Assistant professor
