International Business
College of Design, Engineering, & Commerce
International Business in general:
International business is a term used to collectively describe
topics relating to the operations of firms with interests in multiple
countries. Areas of study within this topic include differences in
legal systems, political systems, economic policy, language,
accounting standards, labor standards, living standards,
environmental standards, local culture, corporate culture, foreign
exchange, tariffs, import and export regulations, trade
agreements, climate, education and many more topics. Each of
these factors requires consideration as it may impact how
individual business units operate from one country to the next.
Description of Major:
To strengthen their competitive edge in a global economy, U.S.
and foreign firms must attract managers who possess strong
functional background, area training, and comprehensive
international business skills. The International Business (IB)
major at Philadelphia University is designed specifically to meet
these industry needs.
This program enables students to combine an international
business major with a traditional functional area such as
accounting, finance, management, or marketing. The IB major
consists of seven, highly integrated components: 1) college
studies (humanities); 2) foreign language; 3) geographic area
studies, 4) the business core courses; 5) international business
courses; 6) functional competence; and 7) studying or working
abroad. 1
Careers/Job titles: 2
Accounting Specialist
Accountempts Staffing Manager
Accounts Payable Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Analyst – Global Sales Finance
Associate Manager, Marketing
Bi-Lingual Pre-School Teacher
Business Analyst
Client Services Representative
Communications Intern
Contemporary Marketing Representative
Contracts Administrator
Contracts Specialist
Converting Supervisor
Credit Analyst
Customer Service Representative
Equity Research Associate
Financial Costing Analyst
Global Application Support Associate
Global Immigration Analyst
Global Sourcing Manager
International Management Program and Sales Consultant
International Office Development & Support Specialist
International Payroll Administrator
Who employs PhilaU graduates?
Aramark
Ashford Farm
Citibank
Commerce Bank
Consolidated Printing Company
Delaware Investments
Delta Sigma Pi
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
General Engines Co.
General Services Administration
Internal Medicine Geriatric Associates
Zodiac Esco
Lancer Textiles
Mantria Corporation
Meltwater News
Merril Lynch
Oxford Marketing Solutions
Peninsula Polymers, Inc.
Philadelphia Convention/Visitor’s Bureau
The Vanguard Group
Vineland Pre-School
Inventory Staff Accountant
Investment Service Advisor
Management Trainee
Marketing Assistant
Market General Manager
Market Report Administrator
Optimization Analyst
Procurement Account Manager
Sales Representative
Strategic Planning Analyst
International Business
College of Design, Engineering, & Commerce
Helpful websites:
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What is International Business? UNC Wilmington -- http://uncw.edu/career/internationalbusiness.html
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5 Different Jobs with an International Business Degree -- http://www.careerealism.com/international-business-degree/
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International Business Major -- http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/business/international-business-major.htm
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What can I do with a major in International Business? -- http://www.quintcareers.com/majors/international_business.html
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Working in International Business (UMASS) --
http://www.umass.edu/careers/Working%20in%20International%20Business%201.10.pdf
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1 Industry
and major information taken from the Philadelphia University website at several locations: Undergraduate Degree Programs
(http://www.philau.edu/academics/undergrad.html), the Undergraduate Catalog (www.philau.edu/catalog/Cat200708), and WetFeet.com,
a company and career research database.
2 Job titles compiled from a variety of sources, including the Senior Survey (http://www.philau.edu/career/success/index.htm) and several
web-based job boards, including: http://nacelinknetwork.jobcentral, www.pcrecuiter.net, www.buschjobs.com,
http://postajob.directemployers.com, https://eaglegl.taleo.net, www.employflorida.com, http://jobs.apple.com,
http://careers2.hiredesk.net, https://sjobs.brassring.com, http://sh.webhire.com, www.cisco.apply2jobs.com, https://jobs.ubs.com,
www.kpmg.apply2jobs.com, www.campbellsoupcompany.apply2jobs.com, https://be.recruitmax.com, https://careers.timewarner.com,
www.internationalpaper.com, http://directemployers.jobcentral.com