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Fully detailed program
Why this degree is perfect for you
Dr. Nadia Alkateeb
Professor of Accounting, Finance & Business
Start online and continue later on campus!
Bachelor of Science International Business
You will study the entire degree in English, have the opportunity to do it at your own pace with a flexible program, and opt for a double degree by completing this program along with the BS in International Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Intake
You may start this program at the start of any month
Duration
40 months
Credits
120
Campus
Heidelberg, Madrid, Paris, Tampa and Online
Why study International Business?
130
Nationalities
Our campuses are home to students from more than 130 countries. Current Schiller students are from Africa, the Americas, Asia, This diversity creates the international learning environments and personal experiences that Schiller students are looking for!
50
Years of history
For over 50 years, the Schiller international University faculty and staff has brought the credentials and expertise needed to support the foundations of international learning. This supports our continuous goal of developing the world leaders needed for the future!
20000
Alumni
Schiller’s international learning community includes a network of more than 20.000 graduates in over 200 cities who remain committed to the University. This commitment reflects support to current students and fellow graduates beyond graduation.
We offer you the flexibility you need to complete your degree
For Schiller International our students come first, so we are constantly thinking about how we can adapt to you and your circumstances.
Therefore, we offer two ways to make your studies and payments more flexible:
- Enroll and pay for the first subject. You can do this if you are particularly interested in deepening your knowledge of a subject or if you need to find out if you like this field of knowledge.
- Try and pay for the first 4 months. Register for 4 subjects (equivalent to 12 credits), take the subject month by month and see if it is the path you want to follow.
After this time, evaluate if you want to continue and we will help you formalize your situation. We will help you with everything you need!
This program is eligible for financial aid for those who qualify.
Study plan
With this bachelor degree:
- You will learn to apply basic business practices to resolve international problems.
- You will be able to assess market globalization factors and typical business strategies for competing in foreign markets.
- You will be good at integrating culturally sensitive concepts within a global scale.
- You will demonstrate the ability to analyze emerging issues facing countries or businesses in international markets.
As you will study an international degree based on the american system, do you want to learn more about this? Read about it in the "Academics" section on our FAQ page.
Required General Education Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AR222 | Art History | 3 |
| HI225 | European History to 1815 | 3 |
| MGF1107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| MA172 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| IR221 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| SO137 | Science and Society | 3 |
| PSY1021 | General Psychology | 3 |
| FR101, GE01, SP101 | Beginning Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| FR102, GE102, SP102 | Beginning Foreign Language 2 | 3 |
| EN111 | English Composition: Expository Writing | 3 |
| EN112 | English: Research and Writing | 3 |
| PS221 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
Required core courses
| Program code | Subject | 60 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT 103 | Applications of Computers | 3 |
| ACG 2001 | Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 261 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| BA 341 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BA 369 | Introduction to Sustainable Development | 3 |
| BA 370 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BA 374 | Statistics | 3 |
| BA 401 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BA 427 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BA 437 | Multinational Enterprise | 3 |
| BA 439 | International Business Policy | 3 |
| CA497 | Capstone | 3 |
| GEB 1350 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| MAR 2011 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC455 | International Trade & Finance | 3 |
| EN490 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| EN373 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EN200 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
Elective courses
| Program code | Subjects | 24 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACG 2011** | Accounting II | 3 |
| HI226 | European History- Napoleonic Period to Present | 3 |
| BA 322 ** | International Marketing | 3 |
| BA 384 ** | Behavioral Aspects | 3 |
| BA 469 ** | Entrepreneurship & New Venture | 3 |
| IR 331 | Modern Diplomacy | 3 |
| IR 481 | Selected Topics in International Relations | 3 |
| PSY 376 ** | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| EC 457 | Economies of Developing Countries | 3 |
| FR201, GE201, SP201 | Intermediate Foreign Language 1 or any 200-400 level Elective | 3 |
| FR202, GE202, SP202 | Intermediate Foreign Language 2 or any 200 – 400 level Elective | 3 |
| BA 334 | Leadership and Management Planning Techniques | 3 |
| BA 335 | Leadership and Decision-Making | 3 |
| BA 338 | Import-Export Operations | 3 |
| BA 412 | Auditing | 3 |
| BA 414 | Accounting Seminar | 3 |
| BA 424 | Case Studies in Marketing | 3 |
| BA 433 | European Banking and Finance | 3 |
| BA 482 | Selected topics in International Business | 3 |
| ** Required if taking the Roehampton Degree | Total Credits: 120 | |
Instructional Delivery
We care about your academic needs. We offer instructional delivery, adapted and focused to meet your learning style.
- Course are delivered in English and focused on the international environment.
- Our course format consists of studying one subject per month so you can put all your efforts into learning the skills of this specific course topic.
- If you have a good average grade, you can study more than one subject per month and complete your program in less time.
- Schiller University is very focused on preparing students for a professional career. Be confident that you will know how to combine theory with practice.
- You will work collaboratively with classmates on such projects as case studies and prepare presentations with professional from the field.
- You will earn an international degree valid in both the US and the EU from an accredited American university.
- Our faculty is international and brings a diverse array of professional experience.
Remember that you can study this program online.
Because of the current situation caused by the COVID-19, you may begin taking courses online and then move to the chosen campus when possible.
Internship
You will have the opportunity to put in practice what you are learning.
We will provide you with an internship in transfer from one SIU campus to another to benefit from interactions with various cultures including the social, economic and political conditions.
You will combine the lessons with the internship and solve some case studies with your tutor.
Our Career Service Department can assist you with the voluntary placement of internship to enhance your application of learning.
Andrea Colloca
Global Director of Admissions
I lead Schiller International University’s global team of admissions, in helping create a culturally diverse environment where students can thrive. My creativity, passion for assisting others and leadership, are invested daily in ensuring that students reach their highest potential and have the best opportunities after they graduate.
Meet your faculty
Sanja Stevic
Professor of International Business & International Management
Specialized in Professional HR and Career Development, she has 14 years of experience delivering courses to students, professionals, and scientific researchers.
Alexandra Aaron
Professor of International Business, Head of Studies & Registrar
With 20 years of experience in business and financial markets, she holds a Master's Degree in Stock Exchange and Financial Markets as well as in PDD Hedge Funds and Alternative Investment.
Joan Fulton
Associate Professor of International Business
With 30 years of experience in business, she is the Finance Director at ACA and a member of WIC and of the Giving Women Foundation, providing financial and organizational advice.
Steven Jaron
Professor of International Business
With 25 years of teaching experience, he has published numerous articles on his research in psychology and human behavior. Steven has also published three books about the economic market.
Gour Saraff
Professor of International Business and Program Lead
He has 20 years of comprehensive experience in entrepreneurship and operations in the field of education, as well as manufacturing and other sectors; and has been teaching around the world for 10 years.
Barei Feresteh
Professor of International Business & Business Administration
Founder of Bionowin Santé Ave Association, she has published articles in academic journals, as well as a book chapter on marketing strategy and a Special Issue on aging challenges in a digital world.
Martine Bouccara
Professor of International Business
She has written articles for Le Monde and Le Figaro and has been interviewed on high impact cases on TV channels such as BFMTV or Canal+, including the DSK Case and the WEINSTEIN Case.
Xiaoyu Li
Professor of International Business
She holds an MSc in Mgmt. and Economics; and Marketing and Business Development from the most prestigious institutions in Paris. She works as a consultant in those fields.
Discover your career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in International Business will open the doors to the world for you, becoming a fundamental part of companies that want to carry out their activity in other economic and legislative frameworks.
In companies operating in the international marketplace, an international business professional is key, as you will ensures an understanding of foreign markets in order to manage relationships with suppliers and customers abroad.
Many international business positions are available within the United States, but also others opportunities for working and traveling abroad are in abundance:
- Management of departments or areas related to International Marketing.
- Leader of innovation projects in departments of different companies or in own business projects.
- Human Resources departments and more!
We bet on you and your talent
At Schiller, we are committed to making our community grow, having people like you who are looking to improve themselves and for whom every day is a challenge to be successful.
Therefore, we want to help you achieving your dream and studying what you have always wanted.
Find out about all our scholarships and financial aid and contact us if you would like more information:
- Presidents’ Undergraduate/Graduate scholarship
- International Scholarship Undergraduate and Graduate
- Diplomatic Scholarship
- Golden Key Honor Society Scholarship
- Employer Reimbursement Matching Scholarship
- US Citizen/Legal Resident Scholarship
See what other students say
Lerato T. Shaylor
At Schiller I was given the freedom to make decisions about my studies and career, I still feel the support and advise from my tutors, some of the most formative guidance I have ever received.
Griffin Hill
My time at Schiller has allowed me to live in differents countries. The practical learning environment and studying international topics is something that you can't achieve at other universities.
Iñigo Gastón
My experience has been great. After working for a few years, I realize how up to date this learning system is. Also the skills have helped me achieve professional growth.
Natalia Malvar
My experience at SIU has been extraordinary and incredibly rewarding both at an academic and intellectual level, and at a personal growth level.
Steven Gatewood
I have truly enjoyed my experience at Schiller! As an online student, I always felt the sense of community, the staff and entire faculty are very helpful.
Adina Laura Achim
SIU shaped my character and was there where I have discovered my passion. I met a professor who recognize my potential and redirected me to focus on international affairs.
Earn a double degree and go even further
If your ambition is to go one step further, have a fulfilling and successful international career and know everything about international business and management, complete your degree by studying an additional program. The only requirement needed is to complete the first degree before starting the second one. Ask our teams about the details, we will be glad to help you!
You may also be interested in others programs
You have other options within our academic offer, we are sure you will find a program that fits your needs.
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