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International Business Major in Pennsylvania
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in international business is designed to prepare you to be a global business professional. At Messiah, a nationally recognized Christian university, the international business degree sets you up for success.
Study International Business at a Christian University
Today, organizations of all sorts are becoming increasingly connected across the globe. International business is a term used to describe any organizational activity (e.g., buying, selling, partnering, influencing, etc.) that takes place across international borders. With application across a broad spectrum of industries you’ll develop an array of specialized skills which you can use and take with you just about anywhere. At Messiah University, international business can also be taken as a minor.
Messiah University is a recognized leader in higher education when it comes to developing a global mindset among college graduates. Our international business major offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to prepare themselves for success in this field. As an international business major or minor, you will be able to:
- Study in a program that has been named a “Business College of Distinction” by Colleges of Distinction for 2023-2024.
- Spend eight weeks in Europe, Asia and the UAE with the International Business Institute (IBI), learning about international markets, witnessing alternative business practices, growing your professional network and understanding how business happens across cultures.
- Be part of a major that was awarded specialized accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- Build your resume by working/interning with a variety of global organization to address real international issues and acquire in-demand business skills.
- Travel to a developing country via the University’s three-week cross-cultural experience.
- Delve into a wide range of challenging courses such as economic development, foreign language, international politics, international business and international missions.
- Combine your International Business degree with a Chinese Studies, French or Spanish minor.
- Specialize your career path by adding a functional discipline such as marketing, finance, human resources or technology and operations to your degree.
- Apply your international perspectives and skills to real world situations through the on-campus Accounting, Marketing or Investment Clubs.
Corporations that carry out work around the globe are looking for international business graduates. Because of your knowledge of different cultures, economies and financial outlooks, you'll be highly employable in private, public and non-profit sectors around the world. Messiah international business graduates have gone on to work for corporations like IBM, United Nations, Sawyer Products, HOPE International and more.
As a graduate of the international business program, you will be equipped to secure positions in areas such as:
- Management analyst / consultant / auditor
- International financial management
- Market research
- Microfinance
- Global procurement / supply chain
- Import/export
- International sales
- U.S. Embassy / foreign service agency work
- International relations/policy
- Missions / social enterprise
- Entrepreneur
- Interpretation and translation
- Economic development
- Graduate study or law school
For more information on career planning for the international business program, visit the Messiah University Career and Professional Development Center.
Messiah’s nationally recognized internship program places students in a variety of international business internships. A few examples include:
- World Vision
- PA Department of Commerce
- Office of International Business Development
- Mennonite Economic Development Associates
- Sustainable Business Network
- Hope International
- International businesses
Programs related to International Business
In the International Business program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for International Business:
International Business (B.S.)
International Business Minor
International Business careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of the International Business program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
Where they work
- FedEx
- Denise Wright CPA
- Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation
- Leer Electric
- Inc.
- Pratt and Whitney
- WORC / 10th Presby. Church Global Gospel Mission
- Florida Hospital College
- Abt Associates
- Inc.
- HOPE International
- Cutting Edge Media
- Capital Region Economic Development Corp.
- IBM
- ADVISORport Operations
- UPS
- Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
- Corporate Executive Board
- Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union
- UPS
- Tamarind International/Bridal Affairs
- The Walt Disney Company
- United Nations
- United States Marine Corps
- Hamilton & Musser
- PC
- ACE Group
- Sawyer Products
- OBC Northwest
- International Business Machines Corporation
- Clark Associates
- Inc.
- Automotive Resources International
What they do
- Inside sales
- Office manager
- Imports specialist
- Human Resource Support
- Financial Analyst
- Microfinancer
- Enrollment Advisor
- Associate Finance & Contract Administrator
- Finance & Accounting Assistant
- HR/Accounting Assistant
- KIZ Specialist
- Logistics Coordinator - Intl/Domestic
- Professional Financial Analyst
- Reconciliation Analyst
- Sales Representative
- Manager
- Member Services Coordinator
- Mortgage Loan Processor
- Sales Support Representative
- General Manager
- Disney Vacation Club Financial Associate
- U.S. Marine Corps Officer
- Staff Accountant
- Project Manager
- International Coordinator
- Consultant
- Customer Service Specialist
- Fleet Administration Coordinator
- Executive Assistant
- Logistics Coordinator
- International Sales
- Junior Analyst
- Customs Trade Coordinator
- Purchasing Assistant
Graduate school
- St. Joseph’s University
- Xiamen University
96% of the Class of 2022 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Learning by doing
You won't just learn about international business in a classroom. In the international business program, you are required to participate in two exciting and innovative off-campus learning experiences. One requirement is the International Business Institute (IBI). You'll spend weeks in places like Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and you'll practice applying business principles cross culturally. This experience includes visiting international corporations and attending lectures from leading scholars.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.
Program accreditation
Messiah's international business program has specialized accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
ACBSP is the premier accrediting body for colleges and universities that emphasize teaching excellence; 900 institutions around the world are accredited by ACBSP. This accreditation signifies the department’s commitment to a focus on mission and on continuous quality improvement. For students, parents, prospective employers and graduate schools, accreditation demonstrates that Messiah has met rigorous standards in curriculum, strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder focus and measurement of student learning.