Bachelor of Science in
International Business
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BS in International Business Program Details
Total Credits
120
Transfer Credits
84
Program Duration
4 Years
Location
- Online
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, Virginia
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Thrive in a Global Market
International Business degrees have become very important in our global market. With more and more companies pursuing global influence, University of the Potomac’s Bachelor’s Degree in International Business provides many advantages.
Classes That Work with You
Continue your education without skipping a beat in your current role thanks to flexible online study. You can also choose to take some classes in person, if you’re near Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia—whatever fits your schedule.
Bachelor of Science in International Business Overview
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in International Business is to prepare students with fundamental managerial skills to succeed in a global business environment and to pursue careers in managerial positions in public or private companies and in non-profit organizations.
What You Will Learn
Core Curriculum
Through this program you will get a grasp of the various business management practices used around the world, as well as prepare you for roles working abroad or in organizations that do business on a global scale.
Concentrations
Potomac’s Bachelor of Science degree in International Business prepares students to succeed in a global business environment. Our International Business faculty have international experience in addition to their strong business credentials and students benefit from the global perspective they bring to the classroom.
Choose from concentrations focused on Accounting, Finance, Geospatial Business Intelligence, Government Contract Management, Healthcare Management, Information Management, International Business, or Marketing.
Concentrations
Accounting Concentration
- ACCT 290 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 320 Intermediate Accounting III
- ACCT 307 Cost Accounting
- ACCT 308 Assurance and Audit Services
- ACCT 402 Corporate Taxation
Finance Concentration
- FIN 310 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- FIN 320 Asset Management
- FIN 330 Corporate Finance
- FIN 340 Financial Reporting and Analysis
- FIN 350 International Banking and Finance
- FIN 400 Derivatives and Risk Management
Geospatial Business Intelligence Concentration
- GIS 201 Principles of Geography and Digital Cartography
- DACS 210 Introduction to Data and Data Management
- GIS 300 Principles of Geospatial Intelligence and GIS Technology
- GIS 302 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
- GIS 350 Geospatial Technology in Analytics
- GIS 450 Advanced Geospatial Business Intelligence
Government Contract Management Concentration
- MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
- MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DAR)
- MGMT 330 Purchasing and Material Management
- MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis
- MGMT 350 Contract Administration
- MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options
Healthcare Management Concentration
- HLTH 303 Information Systems for Health Systems
- HLTH 400 Societal Health and Policy Issues
- HLTH 403 Global Health Administration
- HLTH 405 Healthcare Financial Management
- MGMT 411 Total Quality Management
- MRKT 427 Marketing Management
Information Management Concentration
- CBSC 320 Information Security
- MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management
- MCAP 351 Management Support Systems
- MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
- MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
- MICS 461 Database Management
International Business Concentration
- BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
- FIN 350 International Banking and Finance
- MGMT 303 International Business Management
- MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
- MRKT 424 International Marketing
- MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global) Management Concentration
Marketing Concentration
- MRKT 350 Salesmanship
- MRKT 424 International Marketing
- MRKT 425 Consumer Behavior
- MRKT 427 Marketing Management
- MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global)
- MRKT 490 Marketing and Social Media
Courses and Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business - 120 Credits
- BUS 110 Foundations of Business
- BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision making
- BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- ECON 201 Principles of Economics
- MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
- MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
- ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
- ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
- BUS 110 Foundations of Business
- BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- ECON 201 Principles of Economics
- FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
- BUS 270 International Business Law
- BUS 290 Strategies for International Business Ventures
- MGMT 235 Introduction to International Business
- MGMT 260 Cross Cultural Management
- MGMT 275 International Trade and Practices
- MRKT 230 Introduction to International Marketing
3 credits elective courses
- ENGL 395 Research and Report Writing
- MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis
- PSYC 201 Principles of Psychology
- SCIE 312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
- BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
- FIN 350 International Banking and Finance
- MGMT 303 International Business Management
- MGMT 305 Organizational Communications
- MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management
- MGMT 360 Leadership
- MGMT 422 Global Management
- MGMT 435 Strategic Management and Planning
- MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
- MRKT 424 International Marketing
Any 18 credits of upper division courses, including concentration options.
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree in International Business will be able to:
- Analyze management issues from an international business perspective.
- Apply an analysis of global operations on a multinational corporation that considers regulatory, ethical, and legal challenges.
- Develop a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal, operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures, and which addresses cross-cultural differences.
- Analyze the interdependence of a global marketplace in ways that optimize business practices.
General Admission Requirements:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Bachelor’s Degree Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
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