Major in International Business
Learn in diverse classrooms • Gain cultural intelligence • Impact the world
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
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Learn in diverse classrooms • Gain cultural intelligence • Impact the world
JBU's international business program gives you a broad foundation to function in a global role. Learn about global strategies, logistics and supply chain, and economics in the developing world.
Start your applicationImpact lives using international business skills to develop projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for people across the globes.
At JBU, you'll get opportunities to network and make great connections across the world. Meet with professionals already working in your desired field.
Learn from professors with real-world experience that will teach the complexity of the international business environment with real-life applications.
The international business major features professors with business experience around the world, diverse classrooms and international travel programs to give you a taste of your future.
The international business program has helped me pursue my curiosity in global business and given me the tools to further my education with postgraduate studies in Easter Europe. One of my favorite courses, Cross-cultural Business Intelligence with Jade Choppala, truly opened my eyes to the beautiful complexity of this degree and the multitude of opportunities for further work and study, both in the US and overseas.
Hannah Sanderford '24
International Business Major
You'll learn global business strategies, as well as work with supply chain management and logistics.
Gain international experience and meet with international business leaders and financial experts to learn strategies for success in the global economy.
Through our 4+1 Accelerated Master's Program, you can graduate with a bachelor's and a master’s in just five years instead of the traditional six..
Dr. Joe Walenciak holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the University of Arkansas and has been a member of the business faculty at John Brown University since 1982. During that time, he has taught business classes in the undergraduate, online and graduate programs. He has also chaired the undergraduate, graduate and online business programs.
While at JBU, Dr. Walenciak has developed and led mission trips and studies programs in Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, Jordan, China, Brazil, and several other countries. He has received recognitions as SIFE USA Sam Walton Fellow of the Year, SIFE USA Hall of Fame, CBFA Richard C. Chewing Award, Teacher of the Year, and Outstanding Alumnus. He has also been named Ambassador of the Peace of Guatemala by the Guatemalan Government on two separate occasions.
With interests in community development and business accreditation, Dr. Walenciak has held national leadership roles with the Christian Business Faculty Association and with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Distinguished Professor of Business
After teaching at the University of South Dakota for 18 years, Dr. Randall Waldron moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2012 to teach at JBU. He has a B.A. degree with majors in Economics and Political Science from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in Economics from Vanderbilt University. Prior to attending graduate school, he worked as an analyst for the market research firm, Market Facts, Inc., in Chicago and Los Angeles.
Dr. Waldron’s teaching interests include a variety of fields within Economics and International Business. Specializing in applied microeconomics, he has published papers on game theory, experimental economics, business competition, and economic impact analysis. He brings extensive experience in these fields as well as in managerial economics.
Dr. Waldron is a Fulbright Scholar and has lived and taught in China, first at Beijing Jiaotong University and more recently at Yunnan Province at Honghe University. His work has also taken him to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand, as well as to Europe. With his experience in the Asian culture, he was co-founder of the East Asian Institute at the University of South Dakota.
Professor of Economics and International Business
Mrs. Choppala enjoys praise and worship, international travel, reading, and photography. She is married to Devaan Choppala and they have a 7-year old daughter, Anaya Choppala. At JBU, she will teach International Business and serve as the faculty advisor for the Enactus Program.
Mrs. Choppala lived in Qingdao, Shanghai, and Beijing, China for 3 years and has traveled to 11 countries. From hiking through the jungle in Malaysia, to sampling crab with locals in the Philippines, to exploring the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat, she loves cultural learning immersions.
Prior to joining JBU in 2022, Mrs. Choppala spent 10 years in international business management and consulting. Her industry experiences include international relocation, product innovation management, and international divestitures.
Mrs. Choppala holds an International MBA and a BBA in International Economics from the University of Central Arkansas. She is certified as a Global Mobility Specialist through the Employee Relocation Council and Design Thinking Professional through eCornell University.
Assistant Professor of Business
The business program allows students to interact with real-life problems in the business world and emerge into real market discovery, which challenges students to learn more. What I liked most about the College of Business was that students learn to see business from a Christian perspective.
Rosita Tirado '22
International Business Major
Equip yourself for a successful career and a life of purpose.
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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.