International Business Degree

The international business program at Mount Mercy 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 Iowa colleges that offer international business degrees.

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Mount Mercy University

Also known as Mount Mercy College

1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA

Mount Mercy University is a nonprofit private institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Mount Mercy College exceeds 1,600 per year.

Areas of study offered at Mount Mercy College include:

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Mount Mercy College score in a range of 20 to 22 on the ACT. Mount Mercy College has an acceptance rate of 70% of which only 41% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at mtmercy.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Students attending Mount Mercy University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Mount Mercy University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.mtmercy.edu.

Students Enrolled in the International Business Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Mercy 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

• Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $91.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $190760

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

• Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $95880

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).