International Business

The globalization of business brings new opportunities and challenges to governments, firms, and individuals that require specialized training and study to handle effectively. LSSU’s International Business certificate gives you the ability to receive domestic and foreign market business training without leaving the comfort of your home. Through four international business courses, you will be equipped to compete successfully in the global marketplace as it exists today and as it develops in the future. Whether you are seeking to grow in your current role or explore other areas of the business field, our International Business certificate program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and training you need.

The Course provides an introduction to the environment of International Business and Law. It will focus on the foundations and principles of the international Legal environment and international legal systems. The course covers the Law on International trade. It allows the student to understand government foreign trade policies, the law concerning international business transactions, importing, exporting, transportation and Logistics. This course covers a range of legal issues involved in conducting international business, surveying some of the many issues encountered in intellectual property and licensing, and the taxation of International business transactions.
This course presents a systematic overview of international business and provides an introduction to important issues, including international trade policy, the global monetary system, and strategies of international business. Additionally, the course will look at management practices of international business, including: organizational structure of multinational organizations, production and logistics, human recourse management, and financial management.
Pure theory of trade and comparative advantage; free trade versus protectionism; trade problems of developing nations; balance of payment accounting; exchange rates; international monetary systems.
This course in international comparative management will examine important trends impacting international business as well as the major and developing players in the international economy. The course will examine the stage on which international management is conducted, which includes political, legal and socio-cultural systems as a backdrop. The course will cover how firms develop and execute their international strategies-and how they stay ahead of their competitions, once they do. An important aspect for the success of international companies is HR. The course will explore how firms can build an outstanding international workforce through selecting and motivating employees as well as dealing with a host of related human resource management issues, such as compensation, performance appraisal, training and development and labor relations.
The International Marketing course examines the scope, challenge and dynamic environment of International Marketing. This course will provide an understanding of the cultural environment of global markets, global opportunities and the development and implementation of global marketing strategies.
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Why Study International Business at LSSU?

It’s About You

Bordering Canada, the Lukenda School of Business offers students a Gateway to the world of international business.

Skills and Knowledge

Students have the opportunity to intern with companies outside the US or companies that are located in the US that are engaged in international business activities.

Fit In and Stand Out

LSSU is connected to 85 other universities around the globe.

Student Stories and Achievements

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I was drawn to accounting because it is logical, methodical, and consistent. I also enjoy the level of detail it requires and the challenge it presents. It is a stable field with plenty of jobs and generous pay, and our accounting professors at LSSU are great!

Nicole
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I picked LSSU for the small class sizes and beautiful outdoors all around. Having the ability to decide my own hours as well as the thought of running a business I have passion for is why I chose my major.

Taylor

Career Paths

  • Entrepreneur
  • Export/Import Manager
  • Franchise Opportunities
  • Product Manager
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Sales Analyst

$51,200

Average Starting Salary* *US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates

94%

LSSU Employment Rate After Graduation