Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaftslehre

The International Business concentration prepares students to understand and effectively participate in the management of business firms operating in a multinational environment. Courses examine in-depth theories and applied concepts relevant to conducting business in a competitive global arena. International business courses include: International Business, International Management, International Marketing, and International Trade.

Business Program Highlights

Internship Opportunities

During their last year of study, students have the opportunity to enroll in an internship either for credit or not for credit. This has many benefits as it allows them to gain valuable work experience, develop and build upon skills, get a foot in the door at a company, etc.

Study Abroad Opportunities and Global Business Experience

Students can travel, meet other people, and learn about other cultures while studying and earning credits towards your degree. Numerous destinations are available including FDU Wroxton (UK), FDU New Jersey (USA), SKKU (Korea), Zeppelin University (Germany ), China, and many more. Your financial aid will “travel with you” during studies at Wroxton, NJ, or other select locations.

Minor in Digital Marketing

With so many advances in technology, today's marketing arena is more complex than ever before. Marketers are struggling to keep up with information being shared and used by their customers on a variety of platforms. Marketing success lies in being able to understand these digital and social platforms, and in being able to seamlessly integrate a range of new capabilities with some of the more traditional ones. A bachelor's degree in International Business with a minor in Digital Marketing from Silberman College of Business will prepare our students for a career in this dynamic field and will equip you with the knowledge and skills to plan, design and manage a well-integrated marketing strategy.

Accelerated 4 + 1 Combined Degree Programs

Students in the Silberman College of Business can earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years (subject to waiver eligibility*), by pursuing one of the following five-year combined degree programs:

• B.S. M.S. Accounting
• B.S. M.B.A. Finance
• B.S. M.B.A Management
• B.S. M.B.A Marketing
• B.S. M.S. Supply Chain Management

These combined programs enable you to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in one less year than it would traditionally take.

*for waiver information visit: MBA Core Curriculum

Career Prospects

Our alumni work in a variety of industries across the country, most notably: A&W, RBC, Deloitte, Surgmed, Partap Forest Products, C.H. Robinson, Intact, Urban Bella, East-West Education Services, Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE).

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree

NOTE: The requirements below are detailed on the Silberman College of Business's webpage. Any student with specific questions should contact the advisor on their home campus.

This program is offered under the written consent of the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education effective May 8, 2006, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Ministry. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

As a leading innovator in global education, Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks new ways to offer its unique learning opportunities to students worldwide. The University's newest campus opened in 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia . Located in western Canada near the U.S. border, Vancouver is one of the world’s most scenic, cosmopolitan and multicultural cities. The Vancouver Campus offers students one of the few opportunities to earn an American college degree while studying in Canada. All degree programs offered at the Vancouver Campus have been authorized by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver welcomes students from around the world to create a culturally diverse learning environment. Vancouver offers resources to students who need additional support in developing their English-language skills before starting degree studies.

Why Fairleigh Dickinson?

Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multidisciplinary, intercultural and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture. Founded in 1942, FDU is New Jersey's largest private University, serving nearly 12,000 graduate and undergraduate students, including more than 1,000 international students from around the world. The University's two U.S. campuses are in northern New Jersey, near New York City. In addition to the Vancouver Campus, the University owns and operates a campus in Wroxton, England. The Vancouver Campus is operated by the Fairleigh Dickinson University of British Columbia Foundation, which is a not-for-profit entity in British Columbia, Canada.

Accreditations and Approvals

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and licensed by the State of New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. FDU's Silberman College of Business Administration holds prestigious accreditation by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Many of the University's individual academic degree programs are accredited by the appropriate professional and educational agencies. The term "university" is used under the written consent of the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education effective May 8, 2006, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the ministry. Fairleigh Dickinson University is the first non-Canadian institution to gain approval under the stringent standards adopted by British Columbia in 2003.