International Business Degree

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

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Illinois Wesleyan University

601 E John Street, Champaign, IL

IWU 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 Bloomington, IL, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at IWU is nearly 2,100 yearly.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 25 to 30 on the ACT, or 1130 to 1410 on the SAT exam. Illinois Wesleyan University accepts around 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, around 25 percent of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $40,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,800. Some students at Illinois Wesleyan University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for IWU is the "Titans", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.iwu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the International Business Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Illinois Wesleyan University 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

• Champaign-Urbana, IL
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $72.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $151610

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

• Champaign-Urbana, IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $88890

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).