International Business Degree

The international business program at Eastern Mennonite University 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 Virginia colleges that offer international business degrees.

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Eastern Mennonite University

Also known as Eastern mennonite univ

30461 Garnand Drive, Emory, VA

EMU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Harrisonburg, VA, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's Mennonite Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately a thousand students enroll at EMU yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to EMU earn an SAT score between 1360 to 1790, or an ACT composite score within the range of 21 to 28. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were accepted at Eastern Mennonite University, with 40% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at emu.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Eastern Mennonite University Royals participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.emu.edu to view additional information.

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

• Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $134210

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

• Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $88970

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).