BA/BS in International Business

This Bachelor of Business Administration program at St. Francis Xavier University's Gerald Schwartz School of Business focuses on international business, delivered in person on the Antigonish campus. The program includes an optional international exchange at a partner institution abroad, an immersion experience intended to build adaptability, communication, cultural intelligence, and language skills for working across cultures. Intensive Immersion Service Learning opportunities are also available for students seeking global academic service experience. As with other Schwartz School majors, students take core business courses shared across disciplines in the first and second year before specializing. Program content addresses global regulatory frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Convention on International Sales of Goods, alongside a broader emphasis on cross-cultural collaboration and problem-solving on international issues. The program suits students who want to understand global interconnectedness and develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in an international business environment. Graduates have pursued further credentials such as the Certified International Trade Professional designation, an MBA, a Master of Public Administration, a Master of International Business, or law degrees. Career paths associated with the program include customs brokerage and logistics management, export and import management, international human resources management, market research, government trade services, management consulting, and roles with non-profit and social enterprise organizations.