The International Business Certificate (IBC) is open to undergraduate students who are majoring in areas either in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at The University of Iowa.

The objective of the IBC is to provide business and liberal arts students the opportunity to develop a competent understanding of the complexities of the international business world. The IBC complements internationally minded students' majors by adding an international business dimension to their degrees.

While the IBC is not intended to serve as a "ticket" to a job overseas upon graduation, it can be a credential that draws the attention of prospective employers. Also, when combined with on-the-job experience and an otherwise demonstrated interest in international business, it may lead to international opportunities at a later point in a graduate's career.

The course work in the IBC program of study is concentrated in four areas: international business, international relations and institutions, foreign language, and area studies. By acquiring knowledge and skills in these four areas, students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the economic and cultural forces that shape the global business environment.