International Business Degree

The international business program at King’s College – Wilkes Barre 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer international business degrees.

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King’s College – Wilkes Barre

Also known as Kings College

One College Green, La Plume, PA

Kings College is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Kings College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Kings College accepts about 70% of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 30% of students attended the school.  Key information on admissions can be found through the school's primary portal.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Kings College. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,600 for the year. King's College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Kings College "Monarchs" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at www.kings.edu.

Students Enrolled in the International Business Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. King’s College – Wilkes Barre 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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $82.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $171930

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $109200

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).