International Business Degree

The international business program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer international business degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend College

800 Manchester Ave, Media, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 4,400 students enroll at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Psychology
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College are between 20 - 26 on the ACT, or 1390 - 1700 for the SAT exam. Roughly 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 38 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $15,000 and out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,200 each year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the International Business Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $219360
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $107.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $224220
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $121.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $253340

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $71.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $148470
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $139840
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $145170

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).