Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business

Open yourself to a world of opportunities.

Picture yourself climbing the corporate ladder in a multi-national corporation. Or using your expertise to negotiate with foreign firms doing business in the U.S. It starts here, with our International Business track. You’ll gain a world perspective along with a solid foundation in key business disciplines.

In the School of Business at Edinboro University, faculty with idnternational experiences will equip you with the skills you need to adapt management methods to the needs of foreign entities. To prepare you for competing in the international job market, you’ll have the opportunity to intern with local companies – and to experience the world’s largest economies.

You’ll graduate ready for a career in the growing global marketplace, either in a multi-national firm, an expatriate position, or import/export management.

Expert Faculty

Accomplished faculty instruct, guide, and inspire Edinboro students to achieve and lead. EU faculty are recognized for their commitment to student success and creating a personal and engaging academic environment.

Experiential Learning

The Edinboro experience extends well beyond the classroom. EU students prepare for careers and life through opportunities for hands-on learning, collaborative research with faculty, global travel, and internships.

Modern Facilities

Fighting Scots live, work, and play in state-of-the-art facilities on EU’s picturesque 585-acre campus. Located just 20 miles south of Erie, Pennsylvania’s fourth-largest city, Edinboro is bustling with exciting activities.

Gain an edge for graduate school or the competitive job market.

All Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentrations are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), which accredits quality business programs across the globe.

Let this degree take you places.

If you’re interested in the business world, you will benefit from the international perspective of the International Business program. You’ll learn to apply the theories and concepts of traditional business disciplines to the unique challenges of multi-national firms. Your coursework will cover topics such as:

• Global Environment of Business
• Introduction to World Languages and Cultures
• International Economics
• International Finance
• International Marketing

How working abroad can boost your career.

You might view working in another country as an adventure – a way to see the world and explore new cultures. OverseasJobs.com reports that graduates in International Business make desirable employees on any continent. If you choose to work abroad, you will acquire many valuable skills, including:

• Professional development
• Cross-cultural communications
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Fluency in another language
• International networking
• Global best practices

About Edinboro University

Edinboro University is committed to excellence in academics and in every aspect of campus life. A passion for student success, a comprehensive catalog of offerings and a supportive yet challenging academic environment define the EU experience.

Edinboro University is one of Pennsylvania’s most distinguished centers of learning and research. Acclaimed artists, medical professionals, Disney and Pixar animators and leaders in business, education, criminal justice, and many other fields have built the foundations of their success at EU. Class sizes are small and are taught by an internationally recognized faculty, 90 percent of whom hold terminal degrees in their field, offering students the personalized and high-quality education they need to succeed.

The University is distinguished by its genuine dedication to student success, promising the attention, careful advising and state-of-the-art facilities necessary to ensure students achieve their goals and exceed their own expectations.

Founded in 1857 as a private training school for teachers, EU has grown into the northwestern Pennsylvania region’s largest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. With a vibrant campus community, more than 100 areas of academic study, the area’s premier student housing complex, numerous clubs and organizations, nationally renowned services for students with physical disabilities, NCAA athletics, performing arts, a thriving Greek life scene and a 65,000-person alumni network, Edinboro University is committed to providing the highest quality, most affordable undergraduate, graduate and co-curricular education possible.

Edinboro University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in employment, as well as all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus), and protect all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.

The Faculty

• 312 full- and part-time instructional faculty
• 15 to 1 student-faculty ratio

Enrollment

• 4,834 total enrollment
• 3,572 undergraduates
• 1,212 first-year students
• 1,262 graduate students

The Campus

Located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania

43 buildings on 585 acres

Five-acre lake, open fields and woods

State-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories

Degrees Offered

Associate of arts, associate of engineering technology, associate of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of science in art education, master of arts, master of fine arts, master of education, master of science, master of science in nursing, master of social work, doctor of nursing practice.

Programs Offered

• 112 baccalaureate degree programs
• 18 graduate degree programs
• 12 associate degree programs
• 15 certificates

Athletics

17 varsity sports, plus wheelchair basketball and eSports: men’s basketball, cross country, football, swimming, tennis, track, wrestling, and wheelchair basketball; women’s basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, indoor track and volleyball.

The Fighting Scots compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Divisions I (wrestling) and II.

Charter

Edinboro University is a public, regional, comprehensive university.

Mission

The mission of Edinboro University is to develop students personally, intellectually and professionally to become contributing citizens to the Commonwealth and beyond.

Vision

By offering excellent programs and services for an ever-changing society, Edinboro University will be the first choice among students, employers, and the community.

Values

Edinboro University maintains a welcoming culture of acceptance and belonging and is committed to:

• Fostering an appreciation for learning as a life-long process
• Supporting a community that values integrity, responsibility, respect, and inclusiveness
• Encouraging innovation, creativity, exploration, and reflection

Enhancing quality in all aspects of a cohesive university experience