International Studies & Business

Program Focus

Emphasis on several different global themes
Educational experiences with in-industry and in-field experts
Creation of project-based presentations on current international and economic issues
Extensive use of reading, writing, research, verbal communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills

Core Honors Courses

Students in the International Studies and Business Program take special core honors courses Global Trade and Finance UP and 21st Century Issues UP. They discuss such critical topics as global warming, urbanization, world hunger, emerging markets, global income distribution, human rights, bioterrorism, the International Criminal Court, the European Union, and maritime and space law. International Studies and Business students also take honors courses in Business Management and Accounting UP.

Skills for Scholarship

The University Program in International Studies and Business provides students with extensive experience in research, analysis, and presentation through the use of critical thinking skills, historical reasoning, chronicle perspectives, rules of evidence, publications, technology, jury critiques, summit meetings, primary source documents, guest speakers, and more.

Academic Competitions

Students are expected to participate in all aspects of school life through sports, clubs, and educational competitions, such as the Model United Nations and the Mock Trial Competition.

Technology Use

Courses include the extensive use of technology. Students regularly research topics on the internet and present examples of their learning by preparing and broadcasting news programs, creating and publishing newsletters and brochures, and developing multimedia presentations.

Special Admission Criteria for UPISB

Independent research and study skills
Computer and media literacy
Interest and awareness of current national and global issues, and the ability to articulate positions on these issues
Demonstrated examples of leadership, service, or individual initiative

Students must also meet Eligibility Criteria for all UP Programs.