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 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