Major guides: Business

Career readiness programs

• Most US university business departments offer career readiness programs such as internship placements, co-ops, OPTs, or CPTs, allowing students to obtain authentic work experience before returning to their home countries.
• US universities use a more interactive approach to business education, focusing on students being able to learn by doing.

Providing key skills for business careers

• English is the main language of international trade
• Students majoring in business gain an array of knowledge about the different segments of a business
• A bachelor’s degree in business can be used in various careers across a wide range of industries
• The business major has one of the highest employment rates for recent college graduates
• Careers in business are known to have high earnings potential and advancement opportunities