Florida International University

What you'll study

The programme blends a foundational business curriculum with courses focused on international commerce and global strategy. You will complete general education requirements alongside business core modules before moving into international business specialisms and electives. The degree typically includes classroom study, team projects, casework and an applied capstone experience.

• Business core: financial accounting, managerial accounting, corporate finance, marketing, organisational behaviour, operations management and business law.
• International business specialisms: international trade and policy, international finance, global marketing, cross-cultural management, international business strategy and global supply chain management.
• Economics and quantitative skills: microeconomics, macroeconomics, business statistics and quantitative analysis for decision making.
• Language and regional study: options to study languages (commonly Spanish, Portuguese and others) and courses addressing the economies and business practices of Latin America, Asia and Europe.
• Experiential learning: internship placements, practicum projects with corporate partners, consulting assignments and a senior capstone integrating international business problem-solving.
• Study abroad and exchange: semester or short-term programmes with FIU partner institutions to gain direct international experience and build global networks.

Entry requirements

Admission is to Florida International University and to the College of Business programme; applicants must hold a recognised secondary school diploma or equivalent. Typical entry expectations include a competitive academic record with strong preparation in mathematics and English. Successful applicants usually demonstrate college-preparatory coursework, extracurricular involvement and evidence of interest in business or international affairs.

International applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency through accepted tests or approved alternatives unless exempt. Transfer applicants may be considered with evaluation of prior college credit and fulfilment of prerequisite courses. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; selection is competitive and considers the overall application.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in firms that operate across borders and in organisations that engage with international markets. Common entry-level positions include:

• international marketing coordinator or analyst
• export-import or trade compliance associate
• global supply chain or logistics analyst
• international sales and business development representative
• financial analyst with an international focus
• management consulting roles serving multinational clients

Alumni also move into public sector positions related to trade and economic development, join banks and multilateral organisations, or pursue postgraduate study such as an MBA, specialised master’s in international business or law.

Why study at Florida International University

FIU’s location in Miami provides direct access to one of the United States’ largest hubs for trade, finance and connections with Latin America and the Caribbean, offering strong internship and employer engagement opportunities. The College of Business is AACSB-accredited and emphasises applied learning through partnerships with regional and global companies, practicum projects and experiential programmes.

Students benefit from language and regional studies options, cross-disciplinary resources at the university, and centres focused on Latin American and Caribbean affairs that support research and student engagement. The programme’s emphasis on practical experience, combined with FIU’s international networks, helps graduates build the skills and contacts needed for careers in global business.