International Business and Cultures
About the Program
The Department of Economics, Finance, and Marketing in the TTU College of Business
prioritizes providing students with an innovative learning experience that teaches
them the necessary analytical and critical thinking skills to succeed in today’s competitive
environment.
During the first two years of our programs, EFM students take several core classes
that collectively build a strong and thorough business foundation. Our B.S. in International
Business and Cultures offers students a combination of business and foreign languages
courses. This major is tailored to student who are interested in having a career in
business at a multinational firm in the US or a career in business abroad. Each business
discipline offers a course on international issues that students can take. We offer
classes on International Trade, Multinational Finance, International Marketing, and
International Management.
Degree Information
The Department of Decision Sciences & Management has a specialized curriculum designed to effectively prepare students to succeed in the field of International Business and Cultures. Check out what classes you would be taking in our Course Catalog.
Career Opportunities in International Business and Cultures
Our events are designed to help you forge connections with other business professionals, learn more about the latest ideas in international business and take the next steps to grow your supply chain organization or enhance your career.
Learn more about career opportunities in International Business and Cultures »
Engagement Opportunities
The Department of Economics, Finance & Marketing seeks to build on students' academic
endeavors through co-curricular activities. These include student organizations, leadership
opportunities, networking opportunities, and internships. Explore the various options
available to you as a College of Business student below.
College of Business Leadership Retreat ›
The TTU College of Business is dedicated to helping students grow both inside and outside of the classroom! Our COB Leadership Retreat allows students to develop and foster leadership skills alongside their peers in a fun, new learning environment! A new retreat theme is picked every year. Past themes include Lead Like a Pirate and Camp COB: The Search For Bigfoot. The 2024 COB Leadership theme is Leadership on Tour. Students always sincerely enjoy this unconventional learning experience away from campus, and they are thankful for the confidence and skills they gain! If you are interested in attending our next retreat, please visit the Professional Readiness and Leadership page for more information!
Bloomberg Market Certification ›
BMC is a globally recognized course available for free to TTU students. Successful completion of the BMC signals to prospective employers that you have attained a high level of competency in using the Bloomberg Professional Service and optimized your individual job performance. The BMC course consists of 4 modules: Economics, Currencies, Fixed Income, and Equities. YOU CAN COMPLETE THE BMC AT NO COST at the Tennessee Tech Bloomberg Room 155 in Foundation Hall. Please contact Dr. Alma Nunez for further information.
Study Abroad ›
The College of Business at TTU is proud to offer study abroad programs to its students. We aim to personally customize your trip to best fit your academic and financial needs, location and cultural interests, and desired abroad experiences. Specific to the COB, we have two main study abroad opportunities:
- » Faculty Led TripEach school year, a qualified professor (or professors) teaches a course on business in a specific country. At the end of the course, the class visits the country to experience firsthand the content they learned all semester. If you want to study abroad but are unsure about long term commitment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You can travel with a group and decide if studying abroad is of real interest to you! There is an additional cost to take these classes to help fund the trip. Past trips include visits to London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Brazil. If you are interested in enrolling in this international study experience or have further questions, please contact Dr. Jaime Williams for more information.
- » FH Aachen
The International Business 4-Year Program enables students to overcome international borders, language barriers, and cultural differences within all business contexts. After their sophomore year at TTU, students complete their 3rd year in Aachen, Germany. FH Aachen takes a distinct international approach, allowing students to graduate with a prestigious dual degree, i.e. a degree from Tennessee Tech University and also from the University of Applied Sciences in Aachen. This opportunity optimally prepares degree holders to earn jobs in internationally operating companies.
Check out the FH Aachen website for more information: Aachen University of Applied Sciences. If you have any inquiries about program fees, classes, etc., contact studyabroad@tntech.edu
Internships ›
Internships play a massive role in departments across the entire College of Business. Featured to the left is Addison Dorris, who recently interned with Dollar General. Below is the testimonial she provided about her internship experience.
“During my internship, I developed my skillsets in project management, collaboration, human resources, and professional writing and design. Throughout the summer, I was able to take the lessons I learned in the classroom and apply them real-world situations. After this experience, I better understand how HR operates at a major corporation. This internship experience helped me realize that a career in Human Resources is the direction I want to take for my future!”
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Student Organizations
The Department of Economics, Marketing & Finance offers a variety of co-curricular leadership and learning opportunities to qualifying students through student organizations and honors societies. Each has at least one faculty advisor; therefore, our students can network and collaborate with faculty in and out of the classroom. Please check out their spotlight lights below for more information about them and the contact information for getting involved.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international business honor society for AACSB-accredited schools. BGS student
members continue to serve in leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, government, non-profit,
and academic sectors. Membership is by selection and invitation, and those eligible
include students who rank in the upper 7% of the junior class, the upper 10% of the
senior class, and the upper 20% of the graduate class.
The Marketing Club is a service organization open to all marketing majors and business
students. The club focuses on career development and job placement in the marketing
field. Club activities include monthly meetings, guest lectures, fund-raisers, participation in National Marketing Week, and various social events. Recruiting for the
marketing club occurs in the fall; however, students may join at any time.
International Business and Cultures Faculty & Staff
