BS in International Business
Selinsgrove, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* November 1 — Early Action 1. November 15 — Early Decision. December 1 — Early Action 2. February 1 — Regular Decision admission application deadline; late applications welcome as space permits. March 1 — International Students
Key Summary
Stand out to global employers
Being an international scholar has competitive advantages.
For you to excel, we guarantee you an international internship as a student in our international business program. Many students study in another country, but how many get to work in one before they graduate? Our award-winning Global Opportunities study abroad program also offers added overseas learning. Employers will value your experience living in another country, working in a foreign business environment, and engaging with diverse cultures.
You’ll graduate from Susquehanna ready to compete against other top candidates seeking employment in international business, marketing, accounting, government, human resources, trade, finance, and non-profit work.
Because our bold curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, you will develop essential skills that employers seek, like
- Writing, teamwork
- Presentations
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal relationships
- Leadership
Further expand your horizons by adding a business minor, such as finance or marketing, or an interdisciplinary minor like international studies, to gain a deeper understanding of important topics in today’s world.
A world-class accredited degree opens doors
Our Sigmund Weis School of Business is accredited by AACSB International. Less than 5% of the 15,000+ business programs worldwide have earned AACSB accreditation, making our program part of an elite group. For you, it means top companies will recognize the high quality of your degree, often offering higher, more competitive salaries.
The powerful combination of our AACSB-accredited program and global experiences prepare you for a successful career. Whether you ultimately work in the U.S. or elsewhere, you’ll have an edge with international perspective and proficiency.
Ninety-eight percent of Susquehanna graduates have jobs within six months of graduation.
Requirements for Major
When you enroll at Susquehanna, you’ll be paired with an advisor and application tool to guide you in your course planning and scheduling. The following is an excerpt from the complete course catalog. Enrolled students follow the requirements of the course catalog for the academic year in which they declare each major and/or minor, consult with their advisor(s) and the Academic Planning Tool.
Requirements for the Majors offered by the Management and Marketing Department
Students complete the business foundation courses and a major in international business, luxury brand marketing and management, management, or marketing. No grade below C- will be accepted to fulfill major requirements or in any foundation course.
Double-counting restriction
No student may have more than one major in the Sigmund Weis School of Business. Students who wish to study an additional subject area of the Weis School’s curriculum should consult their advisor about declaring an academic minor.
Business Foundation Courses
Year 1
- 4 or 2 MGMT-195 Global Business Perspectives or MGMT-138 Fundamentals of Business
- 4 ECON-201 Principles of Macroeconomics
- 4 ECON-202 Principles of Microeconomics
- 4 MGMT-202 Business Statistics
- or MATH-108 Introduction to Statistics
- or MATH-180 Statistical Methods
- or PSYC-123 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
- or MATH-108 Introduction to Statistics
- or MATH-180 Statistical Methods
- or PSYC-123 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Year 2
- 4 INFS-174 Data Collection and Modeling
- 4 ACCT-200 Financial Accounting
- 4 ACCT-210 Legal Environment
- 2 INFS-233 Data-Driven Decision Making
- 4 MGMT-240 Principles of Management
- 4 MKTG-280 Marketing
- 2 MGMT-105 Introduction to Professional Development
Year 3
- 4 ACCT-330 Managerial Accounting
- 4 FINC-340 Corporate Financial Management
Year 4
- 4 INFS-472 Data Insight and Visualization
- 4 MGMT-400 Business Policy and Strategy
- 4 MGMT-404 Global Business Ethics
No grade below a C- will be accepted toward graduation for foundation courses; upon earning a grade below C- in a foundation course, the student must retake the course the next semester in which it is offered. The course descriptions listed later in the catalog identify prerequisites, and these suggest a certain degree of order in completing the foundation. In addition to the foundation, first-semester business students enroll in MGMT-195 Global Business Perspectives (four semester hours), which provides an introduction to liberal studies and college life, as well as an overview of business functional areas, career opportunities, and the Sigmund Weis School curriculum. This course satisfies the First Year Seminar requirement of the Central Curriculum.
International Business Major
International Business majors develop the cross-cultural and business skills to effectively manage all types of enterprises in a global environment as well as prepare local and national organizations to expand across international borders. This major integrates both a theoretical and applied background in International Business. Students are required to complete an International Internship which enables them to experience first-hand the differences and challenges in working in a foreign environment while developing an understanding and appreciation of other cultures. This major is intended for students who want to actively participate in our diverse, dynamic, and interdependent global economy. The international business major requires completion of the business foundation, an internship in a foreign country, and completion of the following classes:
- 2 MGMT-315 Global Supply Chain Logistics
- 4 MGMT-350 International Business
- 4 ECON-338 International Political Economy
- 2 MGMT-410 International Management
- 2 MKTG-317 International Marketing
- 2 MGMT-466 Negotiations
- 0-4 International Internship: uncredited, or students may choose to apply an additional 2-4 semester hours beyond what is required for the major
- 4 semester hours selected from the following courses:
- 4 POLI-320 African Politics
- 4 POLI-321 European Union
- 4 POLI-331 American Foreign Policy
- 4 POLI-334 International Organizations and Law
- 4 POLI-320 African Politics
- 4 POLI-321 European Union
- 4 POLI-331 American Foreign Policy
- 4 POLI-334 International Organizations and Law
Double-counting restriction for interdisciplinary minors
Only 4 semester hours of this minor may be double-counted toward the student’s major.
Note: the minor is not available to students majoring in luxury brand marketing and management.
Courses Options
Luxury Brand Marketing and Management Courses
- LBMM 216 Luxury Brand Marketing & Management, Credits: 4
- LBMM 316 Advanced Luxury Branding, Credits: 4
- LBMM 385 Retail and Visual Merchandising, Credits: 4
Management Courses
- MGMT 102 Global Business Perspectives, Credits: 4
- MGMT 105 Introduction to Professional Development, Credits: 2
- MGMT 138 Fundamentals of Business, Credits: 2
- MGMT 195 Global Business Perspectives, Credits: 4
- MGMT 202 Business Statistics, Credits: 4
- MGMT 230 Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Credits: 4
- MGMT 240 Principles of Management, Credits: 4
- MGMT 290 Non-Profit Management, Credits: 4
- MGMT 315 Global Supply Chain Logistics, Credits: 2
- MGMT 333 New Ventures: Start-Up to Exit, Credits: 4
- MGMT 350 International Business, Credits: 4
- MGMT 351 Seminar in European Business Operations, Credits: 2
- MGMT 360 Management & Organizational Behavior, Credits: 4
- MGMT 361 Human Resource Management, Credits: 4
- MGMT 362 Employment Law, Credits: 2
- MGMT 373 Managing for Sustainability, Credits: 4
- MGMT 379 Business-Government Relations, Credits: 2
- MGMT 390 Operations Management, Credits: 4
- MGMT 400 Business Policy and Strategy, Credits: 4
- MGMT 404 Global Business Ethics, Credits: 4
- MGMT 410, International Management, Credits: 2
- MGMT 416 Intellectual Property & Business, Credits: 4
- MGMT 434 Entrepreneurial Experience, Credits: 4
- MGMT 437 Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Credits: 4
- MGMT 438 Sales Management, Credits: 4
- MGMT 464 Compensation Structure Design, Credits: 2
- MGMT 465 Performance Management, Credits: 2
- MGMT 466 Negotiations, Credits: 2
- MGMT 467 Topics in Management, Credits: 2–4
- MGMT 468 Women in Organizations, Credits: 2
- MGMT 501 Independent Study, Credits: 1–4
- MGMT 502 Senior Research, Credits: 1–4
- MGMT 503 Business Internship, Credits: 1–4
Marketing Courses
- MKTG 280 Marketing, Credits: 4
- MKTG 317 International Marketing, Credits: 2
- MKTG 320 Digital Marketing, Credits: 4
- MKTG 321 Social Media Marketing, Credits: 2
- MKTG 381 Marketing Research, Credits: 4
- MKTG 382 Consumer Behavior, Credits: 4
- MKTG 485 Marketing Strategy and Management, Credits: 2
- MKTG 486 Topics in Marketing, Credits: 1–4
- MKTG 488 Marketing Analytics, Credits: 4
Sigmund Weis School of Business London Program Courses
- INTD 133 British Theatre, Credits: 4
- INTD 134 British History/Culture London, Credits: 4
- OFFP SWSB SWSB London Program Planning, Credits: 1
- OFFR SWSB SWSB London Program Reflection, Credits: 1
Learning Goals:
- Demonstrate an understanding of major organizational behavior/general management concepts, theories, and their applications (such as motivation, teams, and decision making).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of leadership in organizations both at the micro level (individual, teams) and at the macro level of organizations (e.g., strategic management, organizational structure).
- Demonstrate an understanding of how business management concepts related to service to others, organizational social responsibility, and governmental policies.
Recent graduates are employed:
- Black Rock
- CAT
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- Farleigh Dickinson University
- Fidelity
- Goldman Sachs & Co.
- Hershey Co.
- Highmark Blue Shield
- JPMorgan Chase
- KPMG
- Lockheed Martin
- Merck & Co.
- Moody’s
- Newell Rubbermaid
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Prudential
- Ross Stores
- State Street Global Advisors
- Zurich Financial Services