BS in International Business 

Program Differentiators

The BS in International Business at LAU New York is designed to prepare globally engaged, future-ready graduates through four key differentiators that set it apart from traditional business programs: 

1. Industry-integrated and career-ready
   The program is taught in part by practicing professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom. Combined with structured internships and applied projects, this approach ensures that students graduate Day 1 job-ready, equipped with practical skills that align with employer needs and industry expectations. 
2. AI-infused and future-relevant 
   The curriculum has been redesigned to be AI-ready, embedding artificial intelligence across courses, learning tools, and assessment methods. Students will graduate not only relevant to the evolving job market but also capable of adapting to future technologies and innovations—ensuring lifelong professional relevance.
3. Global and culturally immersive 
   The program provides authentic international experiences, with special emphasis on Lebanon and the Middle East. Students can spend a semester abroad at one of LAU’s campuses in Lebanon, take Middle Eastern culture and Arabic language courses, and participate in synchronously taught courses delivered jointly between LAU New York and LAU Lebanon—fostering cross-campus collaboration and global cultural fluency.
4. Entrepreneurial and experiential 
   Through the LAU Enterprise Hub in New York, the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP+) initiative in Lebanon, and the LAU New York Innovation Center, students gain hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation. These initiatives allow them to work in multidisciplinary teams, launch startup ideas, and experience the process of transforming innovation into impact.