Capitalize on Growing Foreign Demand with an International Business Degree
The economy may be slowing down in 2010, but U.S. imports and exports are rising.
by Paul Richlovsky
As import-export figures (PDF) from the Commerce Department show a recent expansion in U.S.-foreign trade, it makes sense to capitalize on growing demand by getting involved. With the volume of U.S. trade with other countries up almost 24 percent in June over the previous year (and still under the 2008 peak), getting a piece of the trade game is a way to be a part of the growth. 
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Indeed, even though the economy as a whole has slowed down in 2010, exports were up 5 percent and imports 10.5 percent in June from December 2009.
One of the best ways to get yourself the knowledge and skills to tap in to international markets is to pursue a career-focused business degree. The most obvious one is international business, but there are other applicable degrees as well:
These degrees can position you well for a career that takes you overseas or brings the international markets home to you.
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