International Business Degrees Online

As the world shrinks, the demand for decision-makers versed in the culture and language of other countries grows. To fill this need, the Penn State Board of Trustees in 2001 approved creation of an International Business degree program at Penn State Erie.

International Business is a dual-degree program. The International Business curriculum emphasizes the knowledge and the skills required to accomplish organizational objectives while coordinating human, material, information, and financial resources across national boundaries. A second School of Business major adds depth of business knowledge (you can choose Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing). With careful planning, the program can be completed in four years.

A required study abroad component is distinct to the International Business major. Penn State offers 130 study programs in forty-two countries-from Aberystwyth, Wales to Wellington, New Zealand-through a variety of organizations. Programs vary in length from spring break to a full year abroad. An international programs adviser is available to help students make the selection that best meets their educational needs.

This past summer, a study abroad opportunity to China was available. Dr. Kenneth Louie was the Instructor. The Study Abroad flyer tells you about what students learned and estimated costs. The Study Abroad brochure gives you a course overview, deadlines, and how this course will increase your understanding of China and its impact on the world and its economy.

Welcome to Penn State Altoona and thank you for your interest in the associate degree in business. We have exciting opportunities for you in our program. You will work with highly qualified faculty in business, law, management, marketing, and information systems. An advantage of the associate degree in business is that it provides you with an academic credential at the end of two years as a full-time student or the approved 60 credits at your own pace as a part-time student. This is a great starting point to improve your career opportunities either in a new position or in your current job.

Upon completion of the associate degree in business, you may also choose to proceed seamlessly to the bachelor of science in business here at Altoona or to selected other majors in the Penn State system. You will work with an experienced faculty member as your academic advisor.

You will have the opportunity to participate in an elective business internship as part of your curriculum. Internships provide valuable experience before graduation and a great resume item. Some of our past students have had very interesting internships with local sports organizations, local retailers, manufacturing organizations, and non-profit organizations. Both students and host companies have been very pleased with this experience.

You may want to participate in the Society of Business club and meet local entrepreneurs or participate in the Students in Free Enterprise competition.

Segment One - General Education Requirements
60 Credit Hours - Each course is 6 credit hours
The general education requirements provide a broad foundation in the basic academic disciplines and offer students the opportunity to
explore the breadth of the liberal arts and sciences. The following courses offered by Madison University meet the general education
requirements for undergraduate students:
Course Number Course Title
BIOL – EEC 101 Biology
COMM – EEC 101 Introduction to Communication
ENGL – EEC 101 English Composition I
ENGL – EEC 102 English Composition II
GEO – EEC 101 Introduction to Geography
HIS – EEC 101 Introduction to American History
HIS – EEC 102 Introduction to World History
MATH – EEC 101 Basic Principle of Mathematics
PHIL – EEC 101 Introduction to Philosophy
SOC – EEC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Segment Two - Concentration Requirements
60 Credit Hours - Each course is 6 credit hours
BMGT 30101 Business Management
An introduction to basic concepts of management, analytical techniques and organization theory.
A functional approach to management, including cases and managerial excellence.
Textbook: Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, Skill Development
ISBN#: 0-324-01337-X
BMGT 30201 Training & Development
An examination of key issues in designing training and development programs. Topics cover
such areas as organizational needs analysis, training design and implementation, evaluation
techniques and understanding how such programs interact with other human resource functions.
Textbook: Effective Training: Systems, Strategies, and Practices, 1st edition
ISBN#: 0-13-268160-9
BMGT 40411 Decision Making
A study of the systems for organizing and controlling information flows within business
organizations for effective decision-making. Application of managerial, financial, marketing, and
accounting principles in decision-making; extensive use of cases and written reports.
Textbook: Business Research in Decision Making, 5th edition
ISBN#: 0-534-37397-6
BADM 30101 Introduction to Business
An overview to contemporary business in America today. A study of business and society,
including forms of business organization and ownership, management problems and operation of
commerce and industry in today’s world.
Textbook: Introduction to Business, 4th edition
ISBN#: 0-53-869146-8

Segment One - General Education Requirements
30 Credit Hours - Each course is 6 credit hours
The general education requirements provide a broad foundation in the basic academic disciplines and offer students the opportunity to
explore the breadth of the liberal arts and sciences. The following courses offered by Madison University meet the general education
requirements for undergraduate students:
Course Number Course Title
BIOL – EEC101 Biology
ENGL – EEC 101 English Composition I
HIS – EEC 101 Introduction to American History
MATH – EEC 101 Basic Principle of Mathematics
MATH – EEC 102 Introduction to Business Mathematics
Segment Two - Concentration Requirements
30 Credit Hours - Each course is 6 credit hours
BMGT 30101 Business Management
An introduction to basic concepts of management, analytical techniques and organization theory. A functional approach to management,
including cases and managerial excellence.
Textbook: Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, Skill Development
ISBN#: 0-324-01337-X
BMKT 30101 Principles of Marketing
A broad perspective of marketing designed to offer the student a basic understanding of what marketing is and how it works, with an
approach to marketing management.
Textbook: Marketing: Principles & Perspectives, 3rd edition
ISBN#: 0-072-46128-4
CSCI 30101 Computer Literacy
This course includes topics of discussion for word processing, spreadsheets, database management and computer architecture.
Textbook: Computers in Your Future, 5th edition
ISBN#: 0-13-035468-6
ACCT 30101 Principles of Accounting I
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and practical procedures of accounting. Also, the uses of accounting information
and financial data for managerial decision making.
Textbook: Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions, 12th edition
ISBN#: 0-07-239688-1
ECON 30101 Principles of Economics
An introductory course that serves to acquaint the student with micro and macro economics, concepts and their applications, supply and
demand functions of price, unemployment, inflation, and fiscal policy.
Textbook: Economics, 15th edition
ISBN#: 0-07-234036-3

OBJECTIVES
To provide contemporary education and training to meet the challenges of the evolving global scenario and changing environment in business administration.
DURATION
This course shall be of three years.
ELIGIBILITY
10+2
FEE
Rs. 6,000

OBJECTIVES
The course objective intends To provide professional skills in International Business awareness in the context of globalisation.
DURATION
This course shall be of two years.
ELIGIBILITY
Graduation
FEE
Rs. 10,000 TOP

COURSE STRUCTURE

Previous Final

Economics for International Managers

Computer Aided Management

Accounting and Finance for Managers

International Trade

Foundation of Ethics in Management

International Marketing Management

International Financial Management

International HRM
Strategic Management

International Business Law

WTO

Research Methodology

Services Marketing

Customer Relationship Management

Research Project (equivalent to two paper)

International Human Resources Manager

Designs, plans and implements international human resources programs and policies, including staffing, compensation, benefits, visa/green card processing, employee relations, training, and health and safety programs. May be responsible for administration of expatriate or immigration programs.

Salary Range: $80,036–$151,742
Areas of Study:

These are degrees and majors related to this job.

Major Requirements 57 Credits
ACC 201 Accounting for Financial Reporting 3
ACC 202 Accounting for Decision Making 3
BUS 120 Business Trends 3
BUS 170 Microeconomics (DQR 300) 3
BUS 171 Macroeconomics (DQR 300) 3
BUS 270 Managing Organizations (DSS 200/300) 3
BUS 311 Financial Management (DQR 300) 3
BUS 312 Social Dynamics in Business (DSS 300) 3
BUS 322 Statistics for Business and Economics (DQR 200) 3
BUS 372 The Legal Environment of Business (DJC 300) 3
BUS 435 Project management (DQR 300 and DSL 300) 3
BUS 446 Entrepreneuriship, Creativity, and Ethics 3
BUS 450 Business Models (DQR 400 and DSL 400) 3
BUS 460 Business Strategy (DSS 400 and DSL 400) 3
BUS 498 Business Internships 3
CMS 200 Computer Applications 3
CMS 350 Spreadsheet Design and Application (DQR 300 and DSL 200) 3
INB 390 Global Business Enterprise (DSS 400) 3
MKT 250 Principles of Marketing 3
Specialization in International Business 15 Credits
INB 393 International Monetary Relations 3
INB 491 Multinational Corporation-Evolution and Current Issues 3
INB 492 Legal Aspects of International Business 3
INB 496 International Study Abroad in Business 3
INB 392 Global Marketing 3

Elective Information

Elective courses may be customized to personal preference, including completing a specialization in business or completing a minor in another academic discipline; however, students must complete a minimum of 45 credits (of the 120 required) that are upper division (300 + level). Students should confer with their academic advisors to assure that all academic requirements are met.
Career Options

Here are just a few of the jobs you might pursue after completing this degree.

Each Business Administration major completes all degree requirements including core curriculum requirements, requirements for the Business Administration major and requirements for a specialization in business and/or a minor in another academic discipline and/or course work customized to personal preference. Business Administration major requirements aim to provide breadth of knowledge in the discipline of business and its context, as well as learning activities that promote the integration of business knowledge. The specializations provide in-depth study in an area of business. A minor in another academic discipline and the coursework customized to personal preference provide students with the opportunity to explore areas of learning outside of the business discipline for the purpose of complementing the knowledge acquired in the Business Administration major requirements. All candidates for the B.S. should work closely with their academic advisors to assure that their programs of study have met the established guidelines for the degrees.

M.B.A. Degree Completion Requirements
Complete any necessary prerequisites.
Complete the degree in four calendar years from the date on a student’s initial registration or may be held to any new degree requirements.
Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and achieve a C (2.0) grade or higher in each course.
Complete 12 three-credit courses, including seven to nine foundation courses (21 to 27 credits) and three to five specialization courses (nine to 15 credits).
Develop and successfully demonstrate a range of critical thinking skills to complete an oral and written presentation reflecting the integration and application of theory to practice in MBA 690 Strategic Management Seminar.M.B.A. Foundation Courses 27 Credits
MBA 600 Leadership and Management of Business Organizations 3
MBA 605 Managing for Human Resources 3
MBA 610 Legal, Ethical and Social Issues of Business 3
MBA 620 Marketing Management in a Global Economy 3
MBA 630 Managing Technology for Business Transformation 3
MBA 640 Managing for Financial Accountability 3
MBA 645 Managing for Financial Performance 3
MBA 650 Operations Management 3
MBA 690 Strategic Management Seminar 3
International Business Specialization 9 Credits
MBA 661 International Trade and Investment 3
MBA 665 International Finance 3
MBA 668 Special Topics in International Business 3
Additional Course Offerings Credits

International Study OpportunityMBA 660 International Business Studies Abroad 3

Independent StudyMBA 697 Independent Study (Non-Degree Credit Hours) 1-3

Business InternshipMBA 698 Business Administration Internship (Non-Degree Credit Hours) 1-2

Career Options

Here are just a few of the jobs you might pursue after completing this degree.