The purpose of the International Business Plan Event is to provide an opportunity for the participants to apply marketing skills in an international setting prepare a written proposal for a new business venture (a new business or a new product or service of an existing business).

International Business Plan is a team event consisting of 1 to 3 students.

Sample Event

Careers and Salary Ranges

- Computer and Information Systems Manager

- International Finance Manager

- International Accountant

- International Product Manager

Colleges and Universities with International Business Programs

-Western Michigan University, http://www.hcob.wmich.edu/fcl/MajorMinor/index.htm

- University of Michigan , http://www.bus.umich.edu/Academics/Departments/CSIB/

- Northwood University , http://www.northwood.edu/mi/academics/degreesanddepartments/ internationalbusiness/default.asp

- Lake Superior State University , http://www.lssu.edu/degrees/degree.php?id=5169

- Grand Valley State University , http://www.gvsu.edu/business/index.cfm?id=B1BF5BF9-E790-B3BF-734B8DADD9DA1CAB

- Central Michigan University , http://www.cmich.edu/subject_programs.asp?sid=521101&yr=2005&locid=onc&level=ug&sub=
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Work Place Examples

-Domestic and International Corporations

-Accounting Firms

-Public Relations Firms

-Financial Planning for Multinational Corporations

-Logistics

Skills Needed to Succeed in the International Business Industry

-Excellent Communication Skills and/or Fluency in Non-English Languages

-Ability to Travel

-Ability to Work as Team Member or be a Team Leader

-Enthusiasm and Determination

Trade Groups and Industry Associations

-International Chamber of Commerce

-National Foreign Trade Council

-International Agency for Economic Development

-International Executives Association