To gain such an understanding requires study in courses taken in disciplines such as communication, economics and foreign language as well as business. An underlying assumption is that the student must first develop an understanding of the domestic business core before knowledge of the international sector is developed.

Of particular importance to this concentration is an understanding of another country and its culture. So, international business students must study abroad for at least one semester.

Specific courses taken in a foreign university may substitute for St. Thomas requirements. See undergraduate business program advisers to discuss those possibilities.