Program offered is a Bachelor Degree.

With advances in modern technology, today's marketplace is becoming more and more global. Companies that once confined their work to a local market are now doing business with suppliers and customers around the world. To remain competitive, these companies are increasingly turning to leaders with relevant knowledge, experience and training in international business practices.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in International Business is designed to draw on a range of disciplines, including law, accounting, management, marketing, finance, business, economics, and information systems in order to help prepare students to become global business leaders. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the framework for analyzing the firm and understanding the challenges faced by business in an international marketplace.

The BBA also provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree at the Master's level. The BBA degree meets the lower-levels requirement (180 credits) of the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Career Opportunities

The BBA with a concentration in International Business can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career as a:

• Global Distribution Manager
• International Trade Manager
• International Sales Representative
• International Financial Manager
• Consultant

Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The BBA with a concentration in International Business features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Key topics covered in this degree program include the elements of management and leadership in modern organization, the importance of communication, the development of marketing strategies in a global environment, and international financial management.

Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:

• Assess decisions and employ methods for improving decision making.
• Apply teambuilding and leadership skills.
• Apply mathematical, statistical, and research techniques to analyze contemporary business practices and functions.
• Apply the concepts and principles of finance and accounting to make effective decisions.
• Discuss operations management practices and principles used in the current business environment.
• Explain macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and how they relate to the management of domestic and global organizations.
• Discuss the implications of technology and the Internet on today's businesses.
• Communicate effectively in business situations.
• Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.

Concentration courses for this program include:

• Global Leadership
• Marketing Management Concepts
• International Marketing Strategy
• Financial Management in International Business

Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.aiuniv.edu/disclosures.

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