International Business (Bachelors)

Southern New Hampshire University

Online Only

Create innovative solutions to emerging business challenges in the global marketplace with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business degree online from Southern New Hampshire University. Our international business degree provides an in-depth understanding of the business practices and career skills needed in an era of increasing globalization and automation. International business degree courses explore global financial systems, multinational marketing, and international strategic management. You can develop a deep understanding of the political, cultural, financial, and management systems that drive international business activities.

 

Learn how to:

- Analyze data to make ethical international business decisions

- Address political, economic, and social challenges in global organizations

- Build collaborative relationships across diverse teams

- Explain the impacts of global and societal contexts on business decisions

- Recommend strategic and creative international business solutions

 

"When you pursue an international business degree online, you'll get the benefits of traditional business education. You can also get a deeper understanding of the complexity and uncertainty of an increasingly global business environment. SNHUs international business degree prepares students to contribute to the management and decision-making of domestic and multinational organizations challenged by global competition, said Clare Greenlaw, associate dean of business at SNHU. The online international business degree concentration has a foundation in business administration."

 

This means you can build a key business and career skills that are in demand across many industries. Business core courses explore topics including:

- Accounting and finance

- Business law

- Business systems analysis

- Human relations

- Marketing

- Operations and strategic management

 

General education courses supplement your business core courses. These courses can help you develop valuable career skills. Skills include communication, analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In your concentration courses, you'll examine business concepts and practices through a global lens. You'll gain a better understanding of the political, ethical, and cultural contexts of doing business abroad.

 

International business courses include:

- Global Finance: In this course, you'll explore the architecture of global financial markets and multinational financial institutions. This course provides a comprehensive background of the international financial environment. It also explores a broad range of international financial functions, operations, and products.

- International Management and International Strategic Management: These courses can help you gain a holistic perspective of management in a multinational organization. You can learn how to strategically navigate the balance of ethics and social responsibility in international operations.

- Multinational Marketing: This course explores the economic, social, and cultural factors that influence marketing and sales in a global market. You can gain real-world experience by developing marketing strategies for new products in global markets. And you can practice how to leverage media, communication, distribution, and pricing strategies internationally. Throughout your international business administration degree courses, hands-on projects can offer valuable learning experiences.

 

You could practice conducting international market attractiveness and risk assessments or create global marketing campaigns. Or you could study economic policy and trade regulation. You'll also have the opportunity to work in teams to find solutions to common challenges faced in an international business setting. These real-world experiences can help you gain key soft skills that can help you stand out when applying for jobs.

 

These skills include:

- Collaboration: The ability to build trusting relationships among diverse partners and organizations.

- Flexibility: The development of a global mindset open to emerging differences and change within the business environment.

- Problem-solving: The ability to take on new business skills and knowledge to solve the complex problems facing businesses today.

 

Want to take your career even further? Continuing your education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can give you a leg up when applying to jobs. The online MBA in International Business can help you develop strategies to bring global success to an organization. You can take a deeper look at the opportunities, uncertainties, and risks present in today's increasingly global business environment. And you can prepare to be a more effective leader in organizations challenged by global competition.

 

No matter what career path you take with your bachelor of international business, SNHU will be there to support your journey. Online students have access to virtual writing help, tutoring, and academic advising. Student clubs and professional organizations are also available to enhance your coursework and start building your personal network. Our career advising team can assist you with resume and cover letter reviews, interview prep, and job searches. And you'll have access to these services even after you graduate. Completed some college coursework already? SNHUs generous transfer policy allows students to transfer up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree. With the maximum credit transfer load, you could complete your international business degree in as few as 5 terms, or 10 courses.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)

Details

Program Type:
Bachelors
Online Instruction:
Yes
Program Cost:
$9,600