You learn spreadsheet and database software in this program. It can be helpful to learn this software before you begin the program.

An internship is valuable and may be required. Try to find one in a foreign country or with a business that operates in a global market.

You need to take courses in a second language and in foreign cultures, and also in other non-business subjects. Good skills in writing, speaking, and critical thinking are needed for advancement in the business world.

Foreign travel is also very useful, but there are ways you can learn about the planet without leaving home. For example, you should make a point of getting to know your fellow students who come from foreign countries. Many newspapers in other countries have web sites where you can see the world through foreign eyes. If your language skills are still rough, you can find numerous English-language newspapers that are printed abroad.

Some business courses in high school can be useful preparation for a career in this field. However, you should take only a few, so that your high school transcript shows that you are preparing for a demanding college-level program.