International Business Degree

The international business program at Augustana 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 Illinois colleges that offer international business degrees.

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Augustana College

36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL

Augustana College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Rock Island, IL, which is a predominantly urban area. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Augustana College has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at Augustana College include:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 25 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $37,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Augustana College "Vikings" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Augustana College website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the International Business Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Augustana College offers a bachelor's degree program in international business.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $90.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $188500
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $136870
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $92.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $191850

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 68
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $122360
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $100460
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $129540

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).