International Business Degrees Online

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.

This course is designed for mature students who wish to prepare for entry onto a degree or HND course in business accounting, business banking, human resource management, economics, finance, management, marketing or leisure and tourism. Successful completion of the course guarantees a place on a range of business-related HND or degree courses starting in September or February each year. We aim to provide you with the skills and confidence necessary to benefit from higher education.

Course structure

The course comprises two taught modules:
Communication and Study Skills- this develops your writing and research skills. You will have the opportunity to sit in on appropriate degree classes
and sample different types of assessment.
Numeracy and IT- this enables you to refresh your mathematical skills and
provides you with an introduction to the use of IT.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Lectures will be used to provide you with information, often using case studies and examples, which are explored further through seminars. In seminars you take part in discussions, teamwork and problem-solving exercises. You will also be given opportunity for wider reading and individual research. Assessment is based on in-course and time-constrained assignments, including a mini-project and a skills portfolio. Various types of assessment will be used, including individual, group and oral presentations.

Career opportunities

Most of our graduates go on to take an HND or a degree course in the business area.

Students who complete the major in International Business are awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (B.B.A.). The degree prepares students for business administration careers with multinational firms, import and export traders, and global business consulting. International Business professionals generally perform management, marketing, finance, and other related discipline skills within a global context. The B.B.A. in International Business is structured to enable graduates to succeed in the competitive global and technology driven business environment. The degree specifically focuses on international economics, globalization theories, integration of political systems, cultural foundations, critical thinking, ethics, diversity, oral and written communications, team building, and language skills that are essential for careers in international business administration.

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 executives competent in the implementation of management and organizational strategies to answer the complexities of business at the international level. The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business degree program provides the essential skills, practices and specialization for students seeking well-defined careers as international business executives.

In addition to high-quality academics, Schiller offers its students the freedom to transfer to any of its campuses worldwide without penalty. 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.

The degree program is offered in six concentrations: Banking, Financial Management, Management, Marketing, Management of Information Technology, and Sustainable Business and Development. Students are encouraged to select a concentration at the end of the first year, though the decision may be delayed until the end of the second year. Students who wait until the end of the second year may experience difficulty in satisfying certain departmental requirements. This makes it mandatory for each student to see his/her academic advisor at least once per semester. Students will be required to complete 21 credits in their chosen concentration. A course cannot fulfill a requirement for both International Business and a concentration unless it is specifically required for both. BBA in International Business degree candidates may complete the course requirements for an additional area of concentration in one of the academic fields listed below.

Required Core Courses (3 credits each):

GEB 1350 Introduction to International Business

ACG 2001 Accounting I

ACG 2011 Accounting II

MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing

BA 261 Principles of Business Law

BA 341 Business Finance I

BA 370 Business Communication

BA 374 Statistics

BA 384* Behavioral Aspects

BA 439 International Business Policy or

BA 440 Case Studies in Corporate Strategy

Three of the following International Business courses:

BA 322 International Marketing

BA 338 Import-Export Operations

BA 362 Comparative Corporation Law

BA 363 Law and Finance in Relation to International Trade

BA 402 Comparative Industrial Relations

BA 421*** Commercial German/Spanish

BA 433 European Banking and Finance

BA 437 Multinational Enterprise

IT 100** Business Applications Software

Business electives (12 credits including two upper-level courses)

ECO 2023c Principles of Microeconomics

ECO 2013c Principles of Macroeconomics

*or PSY 1021 General Psychology

**or other IT course

***only one of these

General Education (3 credits each):

2 Economics Electives (Upper-level courses)

MA 172 Applied Mathematics

Math or Physical Science Elective

2 Social Science Electives

EN 111 English Composition: Expository Writing

EN 112 English Composition: Persuasive Writing

HI 225 European History to 1815 and

HI 226 European History: Napoleonic Period to the Present or

AMH 2010 American History: Origins to Reconstruction and

AMH 2020 American History: Reconstruction to the Present

2 General Education Electives (including Foreign Language)

Free Electives (28 credits, may include Concentration)

Total Credits Required: 124

Degree in International Trade

Objective: To train professionals with a humanistic sense of professional ethics and social commitment that they have skills in marketing, logistics and international negotiations, enabling them to analyze, interpret and implement solutions to the problems of trade relations with other roles to boost economic development d different public and private organizations, because of changes to be generated in the new local, regional and global levels.

Title: BA in International Trade
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)

Investment: Registration: Gs. 250,000 (annual). Fee: Gs. 250,000 (monthly) (subject to promotion)

Frequency: Regular Plan: Monday to Thursday
Hours: Morning: 08:00 to 11:15 Afternoon: 14:30 to 17:45 Evening: 18:30 to 21:45
Plan modular: Saturday: 08:00 to 15:30 and intensive summer

Curriculum:

FIRST YEAR

Seminar: Reality and National Human Development

Themes: Human Rights, Environment and Gender

FIRST SEMESTER
Theory of Administration
Basic Math
Accounting I
Introduction to Law

SECOND SEMESTER
Informatics
Financial Mathematics
Introduction to Economics
Accounting II
Civil Law

SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER
Cost Accounting
Microeconomics
Statistics I
Trade Law

SECOND SEMESTER
Accounting Management
Marketing
Statistics II
Labor Law

THIRD YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER
Accounting III
International Law
International Economy
International Trade I
International Marketing I

SECOND SEMESTER
Finance
Market Research
International Marketing II
International Trade II
International Business I

FOURTH YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER
International Finance
International Business II
Customs Legislation
Research Methodology

SECOND SEMESTER
Informatics
International Trade II
International Business Operations Planning
International Markets II
Preparation and Final Defense

Program:

“Current statistical projections show that the U.S. online retail market will reach $230 billion in sales by 2008. The web continues to expand as a source for online retail and functions as a fundamental tool in extending corporate presence. With this accelerated growth comes a need for a hybrid workforce with the skills to manage, employ technical and analytical strategy, and position a corporation for a successful internet business.”

The Master of Science program in Internet Business Systems (IBS) develops professionals who will take their places as leaders in applying sound business principles to Internet applications. Integration and application of knowledge from business, design and computer information systems will forge the strategists of this new paradigm.

Communication and collaboration among individuals with varying backgrounds in design, technology and business will shape the future of e-business. Students will be encouraged to engage in research, collaborate, and apply current technologies.

Geared to working professionals in a variety of fields, the courses will be offered in the evening at Dobbs Ferry or entirely online — demonstrating the versatility, flexibility and value of this technology for education and commercial enterprises.

The unique aspects of business on the Internet require a curriculum that is responsive to the business and technology needs of electronic commerce. Mercy College has implemented such a program … continuing its tradition of success.

Students who successfully complete the six Core Courses for the Master of Science program can receive a Graduate Certificate in Internet Business Systems. For additional information - contact the Program Director at the number or address below.

Curriculum:

Students in the IBS program must complete six core courses that lay the foundation for a successful Internet business in the areas of management, marketing, technology and design. After completing these core courses, students can select advanced electives to specialize in. The culminating activity for the Program is a team-oriented capstone project that integrates the knowledge and skills developed in the entire program.

What Are the Career Opportunities?
You could pursue executive-level management roles at medium to large organizations with an MBA degree. As a graduate of this program, you may qualify to apply for high-level employment opportunities in finance, marketing, operations, management of information systems, or human resources.* On average, full-time workers who attain a master’s degree have significantly lower unemployment rates and earn more than those with a bachelor’s degree.
General Program: This core program focuses on essential business knowledge and critical skills like finance, management, marketing, and strategy. Gain an understanding of business operations, corporate leadership, analysis, and planning. Graduates can pursue a wide range of corporate career opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

Courses include:
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Management and Decision Making
Designing, Improving, and Implementing Processes
Leadership Strategies for a Changing World

Majors

Business majors can earn a bachelor of business administration or an associate of arts degree. They can be certified to teach business subjects in middle schools and high schools. The Department of Business offers five major and six minor areas of study.
Accounting prepares you for service in public or private accounting. Your 124-hour undergraduate degree prepares you for a 36-hour MBA or MA program in order to meet the 150-hour requirement for obtaining the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) status.
Business Education offers courses in computer soft-ware skills, business communication and instructional methods for students who plan to teach in middle and secondary schools.
Public Administration is offered in conjunction with our Department of Social Sciences for students interested in leadership and management of public organizations.
Management offers training in communication skills, decision-making, problem-solving and leadership, within the framework of a broad understanding of Fortune 500 and small business.
Marketing teaches the important functions of product design, pricing, distribution and promotion. Marketing, management and research courses prepare you for careers in advertising, sales, public relations or marketing research or promotions management.
Minors & Concentrations

A business minor may be combined with any major taken at Evangel. You may minor in:
Finance
International Business
Accounting
Management
Marketing

International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) is a BBA course, which is offered completely in English. Its main emphasis is on issues and challenges in the field of International Management, Marketing and Finance. The business environment tends to get focused on the international scope of doing business. Competition is getting tougher and is coming from companies all over the world. Political and economic conditions make national borders disappear. Modern means of communication open new possibilities to broaden the field of business. All this creates new challenges and opportunities for young professionals who are prepared for marketing and management functions in international business.

Where is Europe more than a dream?

In the International Business and Management Studies course students are trained in those management skills that enable them to operate in an international company. Besides these management skills, students develop a number of professional skills that will enable them to deal with issues such as preparing and evaluating a company’s international strategy, conducting market research and drawing up an international marketing and sales plan or organising the company’s international activities. The School of Marketing Management offers a challenging and stimulating learning environment focused on you, the student. You will undoubtedly feel at home here.

Career opportunities

The job prospects are excellent for international business graduates, particularly those with linguistic skills. Recent graduates have found employment in a range of roles in industries such as: advertising, telecommunications, export management and marketing. Employers have included Unilever, Siemens, Standard Chartered, Kianbaum and Deutsche Post.

Recent graduates are employed in advertising; telecommunications; export management; marketing; computing; the travel industry; and teaching abroad. Our graduates have obtained work with companies such as Bass plc, Tate & Lyle plc, Gillette UK Ltd, Integral Solutions Ltd and Hewlett Packard. These graduates have a great deal to offer potential employers in terms of the linguistic and business skills gained throughout this degree.
Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English Language grade C. A level/AS level: 240 pts (including a minimum of 160 pts from two A levels or a double award). Other combinations and non-A level qualifications considered.

Detailed entry requirements

Duration

4 years sandwich including overseas placement work or study

Year 1

A broad overview of the business world, its environments and the operation of organisations. all with a strong international perspective
Opportunity to study a language and continue this throughout the degree
Series of personal development activities to assist with the transition to university and help focus academic development

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and context of business
Focus will be on the acquisition of academic knowledge with methods of analysis
Choose to follow a modern language route that entails two languages from French, German and Spanish, alternatively you may choose to specialise in one foreign language
Year 2

A central core considers the critical importance of enterprise and innovation to successful organisations and examines the role of management decision making
A focus on the main functional areas of business activity, their role and techniques
A module designed to help you prepare for your placement or international study period

Continue to study the key areas of business and your chosen language in more depth
Advanced language students can elect to take the double award programme with universities in France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands
Full preparation for your placement year abroad

Year 3

You may undertake an industrial placement almost anywhere in the world and/or a study period based in one of our partner universities overseas. The faculty Placements Office provides support to help find work and study placements.
Choose to work and/or study in either one or two countries almost anywhere in the world (except your own country)
The Business School has an extensive network of exchange universities and employers where students can gain practical work experience
Year 4

Has a strategic focus, emphasised in the study of international functional management and integrated through core modules in Corporate Strategy and Global Enterprise
Builds from the placement experience
A wide choice of specialist elective studies including language and culture modules

In addition to deepening your knowledge of your chosen language, the area of corporate strategy will be studied
You will have the opportunity to specialise further through studying global enterprise, plus being able to choose one of three specialist electives focusing on international trade