International Business Degree

The international business program at Roberts Wesleyan 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 New York colleges that offer international business degrees.

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Roberts Wesleyan College

Also known as RPI, Rensselaer

110 8th St, Troy, NY

Roberts Wesleyan College, located in Rochester, New York, was founded in 1866. The school was first known as the Chili Seminary when it was founded by B.T. Roberts, but changed its name in 1885 to Chesbrough Seminary after a financial gift from A.M. Chesbrough.

In 1945 the school again changed its name, this time to Roberts Junior College in honor of its founder and then again four years later to Roberts Wesleyan College, in order to pay homage to John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The school added the Northeastern Seminary in 1998, which serves as a graduate school in theology.

Academics

Roberts Wesleyan College offers over fifty programs of study, including pre-professional studies and graduate level work. Students may take a variety of courses as electives to explore educational opportunities outside of their area of study. Various programs and educational opportunities are also present to assist students in the development of skill and the expansion of knowledge. Some programs in the pre-professional category can lead directly to graduate level work as part of a combined program.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies
• Chemistry
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Roberts Wesleyan College should complete the application for admission and provide all information requested, such as transcripts and test scores as requires. Once received, the student's application will be reviewed and a final decision made regarding admissions. The average GPA for students entering the school is 3.3 and an average SAT score of 1147.

Students in need of financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the TAP form in order to be considered. Deadlines must be met for financial aid awards to be determined and disbursed. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the International Business Program

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 960
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $146820

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $115800

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).