Option in International Business & Economics (IBE)

Overview 

Contact:

Dr. Bruce Elmslie
Chair and Professor of Economics
Faculty Coordinator, International Business and Economics (IBE) Option
603.862.3347
Bruce [dot] Elmslie [at] unh [dot] edu

The International Business and Economics (IBE) Option offers an interdisciplinary course of study, providing strong business training for students pursuing careers at organizations with an international focus, particularly in multinational corporations, international banks and government agencies. It achieves this by combining general business training with in-depth knowledge in economics, finance and management. Students are strongly encouraged to round out their education with either an internship at an international organization or by studying abroad for one semester.

International Business and Economics focuses the disciplines of management, international trade, finance, marketing, and economics on the challenges of global commerce. International managers explore such questions as, "What causes international financial crisis and how can we shelter our corporations from risk?" or "How will trade laws impact our ability to compete overseas?" and "How can we use technology to manage human resources over great distances and among different cultures?" This option encourages students to experience other cultures first-hand through internships or study abroad. The Budapest Study Abroad program, a semester of study at Hungary's leading business school, Budapest University of Economics Sciences, is especially encouraged.