By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business

The Washington State University Carson College of Business has been ranked in the top 15 best schools in the nation for undergraduate international business education, as recently noted by U.S. News & World Report.

The WSU undergraduate international business program ranked 15th overall and was 6th among public national universities. This continues a tradition of excellence in international business of more than 25 years.

“Our international business major and our opportunities to study abroad are key features of the Carson College of Business. These programs provide great learning opportunities for students, especially for so many of our students who come to us without global experiences,” said Chip Hunter, college dean. “Being recognized by other schools of business as one of the top programs in this area contributes to our progress toward establishing the Carson College as the first choice for students seeking an undergraduate business education in the Pacific Northwest.

The college’s undergraduate international business program focuses on the markets, people and places involved in trade, commerce and exchanges throughout the world. Students in this field develop an awareness of international business through participation in study abroad and by completing the college’s global learning requirement. The college leads WSU in the number of students studying abroad each year and offered undergraduate faculty-led programs in 12 countries in 2018, including:

Chile

China

Greece

Ireland

Italy/France

Korea

Spain

Switzerland/Prague

Tanzania

Thailand

“Studying abroad exposes students to diversity of thought and develops their respect for different cultures’ traditions and ways of conducting business,” said Jessica Cassleman, college assistant dean of international programs. “Students also get a deeper understanding of world issues, a highly desirable skill in global enterprises. The benefits students gain from studying abroad cannot be overstated—international experiences set them apart when they launch their careers.”

The U.S. News top 15 rankings for undergraduate international business programs included (the numbers jump when there are multiple colleges in a single ranking):

1st: University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina 2nd: New York University

New York University 3rd: Georgetown University

Georgetown University 4th: University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley 5th: University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania 6th: Florida International University, George Washington University

Florida International University, George Washington University 8th: Fordham University, Northeastern University, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Fordham University, Northeastern University, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor 11th: Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University 12th: University of Southern California

University of Southern California 13th: San Diego State University

San Diego State University 14th: American University

American University 15th: WSU, Temple University, Arizona State University-Tempe.

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