what courses do I need to major in international banking?

Answer 1

What other people said is good--of course all finance, at least one language (everything is in English but that's not the point), accounting, and I would do multi-cultural negotiations if you have the class (it was invaluable for me). I agree-study abroad is essential for IB -- in a financial capital such as London, Hong Kong, Zurich, etc.

Answer 2

Don't forget a language too. If you're interested in Europe, lots of French and a little German is a bonus. Also, besides the usual Business and Accounting classes, take some history, politics and geography courses as well. You'll need to have a good base in the culture of the region you wish to specialise your banking in. You should have a good idea of what makes those people tick, so an Anthropology and a Sociology class, as well as a course in Social Psychology will cover all your bases. This is why I prefer the American system over the British version in university education. In America you take a large proportion of your major course of study in classes centred around your major, but you also are require to take electives in courses outside your major in order to broaden your educational experience. The only trouble with the American system is that it lasts for four years, not three, and it is a lot more demanding (...and expensive) than a British degree. However, if you can afford an American uni, go there. It's tougher, but it's well worth it in the end. Employers really value American degrees, especially if they come from prestigious universities like Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, U of Pennsylvania, or Yale--the so called Ivy League.

Answer 3

Business. Economics. At least one foreign language - try to be conversational level or better.

Travel abroad - study abroad if possible.

Answer 4

Everything under the FINANCE major and then some.