[ID:7781] The term “international business” most often refers to private sector companies that engage in commerce for profit. Financial gain and growth is always a primary objective, no matter the company’s size, although many companies also have additional goals, such as creating environmentally sustainable products or creating and distributing the highest-quality version of their product. Careers with these private sector companies most often revolve around buying, selling or transporting goods or services across international borders.

In international business, there are several “modes” of employment: contract work, permanent work, intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship. “Intrapreneurs” are...