International Resources at Drake 1.
Drake is one of the few schools with a degree program in international business.
The major draws on the disciplines of economics, marketing, management, geography, political science, history and the foreign languages to develop an international perspective on world business opportunities. It examines the challenge of developing and adapting business practices to operate within and among different economies, political systems and cultures. LAS sponsors an annual summer study trip, led by one or more Drake faculty, to a Latin American destination. Recent trips have provided groups of 15-20 students the opportunity to explore the culture, history and politics of countries such as Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico. In addition, LAS sponsors a variety of cultural events and public talks on the Drake campus.