With the rapid globalization of business, companies must expand operations internationally to remain competitive. The success and survival of modern companies are dependent upon highly skilled business professionals competent in international business practices and strategies. The Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration degree program provides the essential specialization for students seeking well-defined careers in international business and skills required for professional advancement and business prosperity. The degree program is offered in three concentrations: Accounting/Finance, Management, and Marketing.
In addition to high-quality academics, Schiller International University offers its students the freedom to transfer to any of its campuses worldwide without academic consequence. This unique opportunity allows Schiller’s international business students to interact with people from around the world and experience first-hand how different cultures affect global business.
Required Core Courses (3 credits each, part of or in addition to General Education requirements):
BA 101 Introduction to International Business
BA 110 Principles of Accounting I
BA 111 Principles of Accounting II
IT 101 Introduction to Information Technology
EC 101 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
EC102 Principles or Economics: Macroeconomics
MATH 172 Applied Mathematics
Plus two social science courses
Required Business Administration Core Courses (3 credits each):
BA 201 Business Communication
BA 221 Principles of Marketing
BA 251 Principles of Business Law
BA 324 Organizational Behavior
BA 331 Introduction to Business Finance
BA 490 International Administrative Policy
IT 201 Management of Information Systems
MATH 361 Introduction to Statistical Methods
plus two 300+ level economics courses
Accounting/Finance Concentration Required Courses (15 credits):
BA 301 Intermediate Accounting I
BA 302 Intermediate Accounting II
BA 304 Managerial Accounting
plus two additional courses selected from the following:
BA 309 Money and Banking
BA 333 Investment and Analysis
BA 412 Operations Management
BA 431 International Financial Management
Management Concentration Required Courses (12 credits):
four courses selected from:
BA 304 Managerial Accounting
BA 312 Business and Society: Management Strategies
BA 313 Personnel and Human Resources Management
BA 371 Principles of Marketing Management
BA 412 Operations Management
BA 436 Case Studies in Management
BA 469 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
Marketing Concentration Required Courses (12 credits):
four courses selected from:
BA 338 Import/Export Operations
BA 371 Principles of Marketing Management
BA 422 Marketing Communications (Promotion)
BA 424 Case Studies in Marketing
BA 471 International Marketing
BA 473 Marketing Research
General Education (45 credits):
two courses in social studies (6 credits in sociology, psychology, international relations, political science)
two courses in history ( 6 credits, HIS 101, 102)
two courses in the humanities (6 credits, art, literature philosophy and history except HIS 101,102)
two courses in mathematics (6 credits)
ENG 111 and ENG 112 (6 credits)
one course in Information Technology (IT), or equivalent proficiency (3 credits)
Foreign language (4-16 credits)
Free electives (3-10 credits)
Total Credits Required: 124
Offered at the following campus: Switzerland