International Business Degree

The international business program at East Mississippi Community College prepares students for a variety of career options, including management analyst, interpreter, international sales representatives, international financial analyst, market research director, and entrepreneurial endeavors. The program focuses on managing international business and business operations. Program courses include: principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and business applications for specific countries and markets. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer international business degrees.

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East Mississippi Community College (EMCC)

15738 Highway 15, Decatur, MS

East Mississippi Community College, located in Scooba, Mississippi, began its history as the Kemper County Agricultural High School in 1912. From the school emerged the East Mississippi Junior College in 1927, when the Mississippi Community College System began to form. Over time the school changed its name to the current one and expanded its educational offerings as well as establishing satellite campus in nearby counties and cities. The Scooba campus is the primary campus, with the Golden Triangle campus being host to most vocational programs.

Academics

East Mississippi Community College offered a large variety of programs across its multiple campuses. Some programs are geared toward transfer to four year institutions while others prepare students for career or vocational opportunities. The school offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Additionally adult and continuing education programs are in place for those who wish to return o school or require classes to remain up to date in their profession or renew their license.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Forestry
• Residential Carpentry

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at EMCC should complete and submit the application along with all relevant documents, including high school transcripts. Students under the age of 21 must also submit their ACT scores. EMCC may also test individuals for class placement.

Financial aid is available to eligible students and is administered through the school's financial aid office. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are also required to obtain a Federal PIN number. Once obtained and completed, the resulting student aid report will be used to determine financial aid awards. Mississippi residents may also apply for state grants through the riseupms.com website.

Athletics

The EMCC Lion's participate in a variety of men's and women's sports:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Rodeo
• Cheerleading

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).