International Business (B.S.)

Program Overview

This major is designed to prepare students to work in the global marketplace. Integrating both vocation and ministry, the major provides a wealth of opportunities that combine business and missions. In addition to on-campus courses, students in this major attend the International Business Institute, a ten-week study/travel program in Europe, Russia, China, and India. This summer program is complemented by a required experience in a developing country.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s International Business program can:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to develop a market entry plan for a product and country, taking into account cultural factors. (ULO 2)
2. Develop functional oral proficiency in a foreign language. (ULO 3)
3. Recall, recognize, and interpret foundational content related to ACBSP accreditation Common Professional Component—disciplinary areas in which all business majors need to be proficient regardless of their major including Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Law, Economics, Ethics, Information Systems, Global, Quantitative and Integrative (ULO 2)
4. Apply business concepts, strategies and tactics (ULO 2)
5. Conduct methodological secondary research into business issues. (ULO 3)
6. Articulate how the Christian faith informs one’s work life, career, and daily business practices (ULO 4, ULO 5, ULO 6)

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Three to four credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Twelve credits of a foreign language (12) – must be completed in the same language

QuEST Requirements