Bachelor of Science
International Business Administration Degree
Gain the skills to help businesses succeed on the international stage.
Customize your degree with one of four emphases: Finance, Marketing, Management or Supply Chain Logistics
International Business Administration Degree
Gain sought-after skills in international business.
Develop high-level understanding of global supply chains and their trends in the International Business Administration degree program. Gain confidence in universally relevant business principles across a complete spectrum of topics including accounting, economics, marketing, and management.
Transfer in earned credits to an international business degree.
What you already know matters at Bellevue University. You don’t have to worry about the typical barriers that many institutions put up for working students. Find your way into the career you want, starting with an international business degree that accepts college credits you already have. Get more credit for your work or military experience by taking competency or advanced placement exams.
Find your focus. Refine your international business major with an emphasis.
You'll select from four relevant areas of emphasis to further align your coursework with your goals.
- Finance: Assess risk, manage cash flow and learn trading strategies.
- Marketing: Understand online global markets, branding and sales strategy.
- Management: Ethically manage conflict, growth, recruitment and more.
- Supply Chain and Logistics: Optimize outcomes and complete a business simulation capstone project.
Courses
What You’ll Learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and procedures related to business functions and processes.
- Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of business.
- Apply industry and discipline-specific tools to the analysis of targeted international business opportunities and challenges.
- Identify ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
- Analyze human capital dynamics and management tactics in cross-cultural international environments.
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to make effective and ethical business decisions.
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
International Business Administration Degree Courses
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Requirements (54 credit hours)
(Click a course name below to view course details) Unless noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.
Foundation (3 credit hours)
Designed for those for whom English is not their first language, this course orients students to U.S. business culture, professional etiquette within a business context, and using credible research as applied in a business setting. The course provides asynchronous opportunities for English-speaking practice. Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102, or equivalent.
Designed for those for whom English is not their first language, this course focuses on building vocabulary, speaking and listening comprehension, and increasing fluency. This is an immersive course in U.S. workplace practices and etiquette that is adaptable to the language acquisition needs of students regardless of level. Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102, or equivalent; STS 280 must be taken prior to or concurrent with STS 290.
Students for whom English is not their first language or that have F1 Visa Status, STS 280 United States Business Culture and STS 290 English Oral Intensive for Business are required. STS 280 and STS 290 should be taken prior to or during the first term registered for the major courses.
Professional Business Core (42 credit hours)
Managerial accounting is designed to introduce the fundamentals of managerial accounting to both accounting and non-accounting majors. It covers accounting and management decision making in both short-term and long-term strategic situations. Students will be expected to explain and apply accounting concepts including basic costing and processes, cost classifications, responsibility accounting and ethical behavior of the managerial accountant. Prerequisite: AC 205
This course covers the basic principles, techniques, and institutional aspects of financial management in order to provide students applications of finance content similar to those encountered in a finance career. Topics include financial markets and environment, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, risk and return, financial statement ratio analysis, capital budgeting, financial planning and control, capital structure, dividend policy, and other fundamental finance issues. Prerequisites: AC 206, MA 215, and MA 102 or MA 120
This course will focus on international financial tools, applications, and concepts. Topics covered include fundamental international financial relationships and their application to firms and individuals, international transactions, tax issues, and multinational corporations. It will cover many essential elements of transacting in an international marketplace. It will also address the fundamental risks inherent in international business and the use of financial securities to hedge these risks. Prerequisite: BA 312
The course emphasizes research and analysis of external and internal forces that impact the organization and strategic success as well as action-implementing tools that are used to integrate the organization’s scope, strategies, and policies. External factors include competitive analysis, customer trends, political, legal and technological factors. Internal factors include analysis and evaluation of current business strategies, organizational systems, resource deployment, and culture. The course culminates the undergraduate business program with the capstone project. Prerequisite: Senior standing (preferably, this course should be taken in the student's final semester) and BA 312.
This course is to introduce International Consumer Behavior, with emphasis on developing a customer focus and competitive advantage by using consumer behavior analysis. The goal is to understand what effects stemming from internal and external influences affect the consumer decision making process in the global economy. Identifying customer behaviors leads to designing products/services to meet their needs and wants consistent with the different consumer characteristics found throughout the global marketplace. Prerequisites: BA 232 and BA 252
Introduction to the design, operation, and control of domestic and international supply chain and logistics systems. Emphasis is placed on transportation, distribution and warehousing in the business enterprise. Pre-requisites: NONE
Focus is placed on effective global sourcing including demand planning and order fulfillment. The role of customer demand and materials management is emphasized.
Analysis of business information systems such as Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for warehousing and logistics.
Application of business analytic techniques such as linear programming for intermodal transportation and inventory management. Additional mathematical model building techniques to direct order fulfillment and transport are addressed. Pre-requisite: MA 102 or MA 120 or MA 215.
Introduction to the legal and regulatory process. The role of law in business operations and the influence of government structures at the international level are introduced. Pre-requisites: NONE
Strategies to marketing in a globally competitive environment are addressed. Topics include international product adaptation and multicultural consumer behavior. Pre-requisites: BA 252
This course focuses on tariffs and international regulatory systems, global financial systems, and international political and legal systems. Students will study international trade policy, including NAFTA and WTO, and how free trade and fair trade are differentiated.
International carrier operations and sourcing strategies for import, export and distribution of materials and finished goods are examined. Covers facility location and off shoring of operations. Prerequisites: BSCL 305 and BSCL 310
This course is designed for College of Business students who have basic file management and office software skills. Course projects are designed for business problem solving and include document management, using spreadsheets for information processing, design and management of personal databases for automated data management, presentation, and integrating business communications. Recommend prior computer knowledge. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Recommend prior computer knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint before taking BA 222, also MA 101 is a prerequisite.
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This course introduces business and non-business students to entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process and explores its significance in the competitive global economy. Students will examine the characteristics of an entrepreneur and the skills necessary to identify opportunities in the marketplace. They also will explore creativity and innovation as key components driving success not only in new ventures, but also in existing organizations. Other topics include forms of business ownership and the importance of a business plan in directing a new company and attracting investors.
Finance Emphasis (9 credit hours)
Select three of the following:
This course includes fundamental principles and practices of risk management and insurance with an applied focus on risk management processes as well as institutional and contractual details of the insurance industry. Topics include risk identification; risk characterization; pricing of risk reduction techniques; risk retention; regulatory, legal and tax implications; insurance; and other hedging strategies. Additionally, personal, business, and public policy perspectives concerning life, health, property, and liability risk management and insurance are addressed. Prerequisite: BA 312
This course builds upon the introductory finance course. It addresses advanced applications and analysis of financial theory and practice. Aspects of the following topics are addressed: financial environments, financial analysis, cash flow, incentive theory and practice, time value of money, security valuation, risk analysis, portfolio theory and practice, capital budgeting, capital structure, and contemporary financial issues. The course is designed to mimic experiences and applications found in certain finance careers. Prerequisites: BA 312
Investment principles and practices are studied in the context of individuals or organizations operating in well-developed financial markets. The course will integrate accepted economic relationships and practices to provide students with an understanding of the current investment environment. Additionally, the course will survey the institutions and securities that make up the investment environment. Students will have an opportunity to understand and experience how individuals trade financial instruments, including stocks, options, bonds, futures, and other derivative securities. Prerequisite: BA 312
Cash Management, also known as treasury management, short-term financial management, or working capital management, addresses fundamental principles and practices concerning managing cash and liquidity for businesses and organizations. This course challenges students to understand and assess principles, practices, and applications relevant to efficient and effective cash management and why managing cash and liquidity is critically important for businesses and organizations. Topics addressed include: the role of cash management, ratio analysis, credit, accounts receivable, collection management, accounts payable, disbursement management, electronic commerce, information / technology needs, forecasting, financial markets, short term investments / borrowing, international concerns, relationship management, and other contemporary issues. Prerequisite: BA 312
Supply Chain Logistics Emphasis (9 credit hours)
Analyze approaches to optimize supply chain relationships and business outcomes with vendors and carriers. Included are negotiation strategies for costing and pricing, bidding process and contracting. Prerequisite: BSCL 305, BSCL 310, BSCL 315, BSCL 320, BSCL 325, BSCL 330, BSCL 335, BSCL 410, and BSCL 415
Examines the value chain and innovation cycle from product conceptualization, technical feasibility, design specification, materials sourcing and product marketing. Prerequisite: BSCL 305, BSCL 310, BSCL 315, BSCL 320, BSCL 325, BSCL 330, BSCL 335, BSCL 410, and BSCL 415
Student develops a final project to solve significant operational problems and identify improvement opportunities in a service or manufacturing firm using integrated supply chain management strategies. Prerequisite: BSCL 305, BSCL 310, BSCL 315, BSCL 320, BSCL 325, BSCL 330, BSCL 335, BSCL 410, BSCL 415, BSCL 425, BSCL 435, & BSCL 440
Management and Human Resource Emphasis (9 credit hours)
This course describes the various functional areas within the Human Resources field as well as applicable employment laws. Functional areas addressed include: Talent Management (i.e. Recruitment/Selection and Training/Development), Organizational Behavior, Employee/Labor Relations, Health and Safety and Total Rewards (i.e. Compensation and Benefit Administration). Areas of employment law covered will include: Equal Employment Opportunity, Employment/Labor Relations, Health and Safety and Compensation/Benefits related laws. Human Resource metrics and evaluation will also be introduced in this course. *It is recommended that this course is taken prior to other HR related courses
This course examines the roles of compensation and benefit management theory and practice within the field of Human Resources. This includes detailed examination of the different components of Total Rewards, including: job evaluation, internal/external equity, base/incentive pay, voluntary/mandated benefits, trends and applicable employment laws. Evaluating the effectiveness of these functions by utilizing applicable Human Resource metrics will also be addressed in this course*It is recommended that students complete BA 403 prior to taking this course.
This course is designed for students who desire to understand and master the intricacies associated with the recruitment and selection of human resources and practices including: employment branding, legal and regulatory factors affecting selection practices, recruitment strategy, evaluation and practices to ensure equal employment opportunity. Other topics addressed in this course include: training design/delivery/strategy, performance management, employee engagement, and career management. Evaluating the effectiveness of these functions by utilizing applicable Human Resource metrics will also be addressed in this course. *It is recommended that students complete BA 403 prior to taking this course.
Marketing Emphasis (9 credit hours)
This course examines the nature, characteristics, and culture of the online environment to understand, develop, and implement marketing strategies and tactics for conducting effective online commerce. Emphasis is on the hardware/software tools necessary for Internet-based commerce, encompassing the basic marketing principles that allow marketing professionals to execute marketing strategy in the dynamic computer mediated environment. Prerequisite: BA 252
In a rapidly changing and connected marketplace, effective brand management has become a pivotal component of a thriving organization. This course provides an essential framework for building new brands, revitalizing existing brands and managing brand experiences in a challenging and complex consumer environment. Incorporating foundational marketing principles with real-world practical experience, this course covers central branding concepts and theories as well as strategies and techniques that appeal to consumers. This course will focus on branding as a cornerstone element of marketing strategy. Students will get a blend of hands-on experience and practical work, managing both established and emerging brands in a contemporary marketplace. Prerequisite: BA 252
This course examines development, structure, and implementation of an effective and profitable sales force across substantially different environmental conditions. Strategies involving various markets, sales person characteristics, sales program design, and quantitative measurements are emphasized. Prerequisite: BA 252
Kirkpatrick Signature Series Requirements (9 credit hours)
(In addition to the Major Requirements, all Bellevue University students must complete the Kirkpatrick Signature Series)
This course focuses on the political and philosophical traditions of the American republic, especially as embedded in the ideals, values, traditions, founding documents, and institutions of the United States , and considers how these traditions relate to individual citizenship and global society. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the creative tensions that exist between the forces of tradition and change as the country undergoes social, cultural, and political change. It considers the manner in which change can renew the vitality of a republic. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
This course examines civic engagement in relation to individual freedoms and responsibilities. It fosters engaged citizens, empowered to effect positive change. Prerequisite: 60 Credit Hours
Integrative General Education Credits
Major Requirements Credits
Elective Credits
= 127 Total Credits*
General Education Courses
Take general education courses that do more than fill a requirement. At Bellevue University, these courses build foundational skills that apply to any career—critical thinking, qualitative reasoning, and ethical leadership. And, you can take courses individually or in course clusters, which connect three courses around one theme, building skills as you go.
Elective Courses
Our broad selection of electives allows you to select courses related to your major or expand your perspective in other areas of interest.
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).
Whether a college, university, or program is accredited is important to students with financial aid, employers who provide tuition assistance, donors, and the federal government.
This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
Get credit for what you’ve earned.
Accelerate your path to earning a degree.
Thanks to our generous credit transfer policy, you can avoid retaking the classes you’ve already completed, and chip away at the credit requirements you need to complete your degree.
- Already have an associate degree? You could accelerate your bachelor's degree completion. Transfer your full associate degree or even your A.A.S.*
- You may be able to get credit for your military experience and training.
Finish Faster
*Acceptance of transfer credits is always subject to official transfer credit evaluation by Bellevue University.
"The process was so easy. I sent [Bellevue University] my transcripts and they accepted my entire associate degree. Getting the bachelor's degree allowed me to broaden the scope of what I am capable of doing."
Format
100% Online learning that works for your life and your goals.
Our flexible online courses are designed to bring quality learning into a format that fits your schedule, without sacrificing meaningful faculty feedback and collaboration with peers across the country. Stay on track with the help of your Student Coach — with you from day one to graduation.
On-campus classes offered on a convenient schedule.
If you prefer an in-person learning experience, our Omaha-area campus offers classes that accommodate the working professional’s schedule.
Find out how earning an international business degree is possible no matter your circumstances.
Tuition & Financial Aid
It’s more affordable than you think.
Earning a degree is an investment in yourself, and we want to help you make sure it’s a wise one with a generous credit transfer policy and competitive tuition rates.
2024 / 2025 Academic Year
$449 Online Cost Per Credit $339 In-Class Cost Per Credit (Daytime Residential Only) $250 Military Preferred Cost Per Credit
(Additional fees may apply to individual courses within your major requirements)
Only pay for the credits you need.
Talk to us about our generous credit transfer policy so you can make more of the credits you’ve already earned count toward your degree.
Get help with financial aid.
Our counselors will guide you to find a financial aid plan that works for you. Explore all the ways to help pay for your degree.
Discover how Bellevue University makes it worth it to pursue your International Business Administration degree.
Admissions
Removing barriers to the education you deserve.
College is challenging, but getting in shouldn’t be. We have simplified our requirements for admission and we do not require entrance exam scores like the ACT or SAT—so you can get on track to achieving your goals. Here’s how it will go:
To be admitted to Bellevue University, provide proof of high school completion. We accept the following forms of documentation:
- Official high school transcript
- GED certificate
- Homeschool letter of completion
- Certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state authorized examination recognized by the state in which it is awarded — equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Self-certification on application.
You’ll just need to complete the application and submit the following:
- Official high school transcripts or proof of high school completion
- If applicable, official transcripts from any college or university you previously attended
- A one-time $50 application fee
- Note:
- International students must provide a few extra documents. See international student bachelor admissions details.
- Students applying for a cohort-based major must possess an associate degree or 60 semester hours completed with a grade of "C-" or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning. If you do not meet this requirement, you can build your credits directly with Bellevue University.
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You'll just need to create an account and complete a pre-application to Bellevue University through Guild. Once you receive confirmation that your pre-application to Bellevue University has been approved, you'll need to complete the required steps to get fully accepted and registered. These include:
- Submitting transcripts from past institutions
- Completing the FAFSA, per your employer's benefit requirement
If you’re transferring from another institution of higher education, you must submit an official transcript from each accredited institution you previously attended. Here are a few details to note:
- A transcript can be emailed securely to [email protected] or by mail. It is required to be sent directly from the issuing institution to Bellevue University's Office of the Registrar to be considered an official document. Please check with previous institution for available sending options.
- Applicants who submit an official transcript which reflects a two-year degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution are not required to show proof of high school completion.
- Transcripts must be submitted even if credits were not earned at the previous institution or if transfer credit is not granted.
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- Get your questions answered about the International Business Administration Degree
- Understand your financial aid and scholarship options
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