In the international business concentration of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BSBA) in the Helzberg School of Management, students gain special insight into what it means to go global. Students gain an understanding of the unique challenges inherent to globalization so they can plan and implement successful business strategies. They will also learn about current theories on process and organization to best support international business operations.
Program Overview
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In addition to international business major coursework, international business students complete two innovative sequences as part of the BSBA core. Rockhurst University's Helzberg School of Management developed both the professional readiness sequence and the technology and predictive analytics sequences based on market research and consultation with hiring managers at area corporations to prepare students for the evolving workplace. Students also have the option to pursue Excel certifications as part of their studies.
Rockhurst University's Helzberg School of Management is an AACSB*-accredited business school, an achievement only 5% of all business schools in the world can claim. Students in the Helzberg School of Management emerge from their bachelor's education as leaders of competence and conscience.
*Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit skills in personal responsibility, awareness of self and others, ability to work effectively in groups, and the ability to foster positive team dynamics.
- Identify and analyze personal ethical problems to propose and defend an appropriate course of action, as well as identify and analyze issues in corporate social responsibility to propose and defend an appropriate course of action.
- Define, describe, and demonstrate foundational business knowledge.
- Integrate relevant cultural, social, political, historical, geographic, and environmental factors into the analysis of business issues and the development of an appropriate course of action.
- Identify, access and analyze relevant quantitative and qualitative information to develop, select and evaluate appropriate courses of action.
- Produce and deliver effective written products and oral communications in a variety of contexts using effective technologies.
Program Outcomes
In order to be competitive in the long run, most businesses have little option but to compete internationally. It’s not just about moving a business into other countries — it’s about doing so in a way that gives credence to cultural, socio-political, and historical contexts. It’s this deep, contextual knowledge that leads to global business success. This is the knowledge a Rockhurst international business degree gives you.
After graduation, Rockhurst students have started their careers at places such as:
- International Trade Council
- CVS Pharmacy
- Sprint/T-Mobile
- State Street
- Kauffman Foundation
- Cerner
International Marketing Manager
Business Development Manager
Economist
Management Analyst
Global Supply Chain Manager
International Human Resource Director
International Financial Analyst
Investment Banker
Course Map
Degree and class descriptions and requirements can be found by clicking on the course catalog listings below:
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This course introduces the student to the basic business workings of corporate and nonprofit organizations including major functional areas and managerial processes with attention to emerging research about strategies and practices of high-performing organizations. Students will examine leadership issues such as influencing, working in teams, and developing self-awareness.
This course is designed to introduce students to statistics and predictive analytics. Students will be able to identify business use cases for predictive analytics, apply and interpret Exploratory Data Analysis output; identify basics of inferential statistics for business problems, use regression as a predictive modeling tool, use other forecasting tools and models to solve business problems, extract data from external sources, apply time series methods and modern analytics programs such as R, and communicate results of data analysis.
This course examines the international and corporate responsibility/ethical contexts in which trade, investment, and business decisions are made. It introduces the legal, economic, political, and cultural differences among countries and it examines how these differences affect the conduct of international business. It discusses a range of topics highlighting sustainability and corporate social responsibility as well as bilateral, regional, and world trade agreements, foreign direct investment, and exchange rates.
This course builds upon several key concepts introduced in MG 3350 - Business in Global Environments. It extends the discussion of how political, economic, legal, and technological developments are affecting the management of international business operations. It pays special attention to the role of culture and the challenges inherent in managing employees, operating facilities, and targeting markets across cultures. Finally, it examines the managerial and ethical implications of various international entry modes.
Degree Info
- Internships: Rockhurst University’s Center for Career Development helps students search for internships consistent with their interests.
- Hands-on Class Projects: The concentration is grounded in active learning and hands-on experiences. In one class project, students create a comprehensive business plan to establish foreign operations for a domestic company.
- Networking: Students have considerable opportunities to network with prospective employers through Rockhurt University's Helzberg School of Management and Rockhurst University Center for Career Development events such as Leadership and Ethics Day, Dinner with the Industry, and Meet the Firms.
- Magis Leaders Program: Students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long, enhanced professional readiness program. With their mentor from the community, each student in the program will assess and adjust their personal and professional skills to enhance their performance in organizational settings. Learn more.
- Capstone Project: Students complete their bachelor's education by developing a complete business concept responding to a social need that they identify.
- 4+1 Graduate Degree: Earn a bachelor's and master's degree in only five years! Learn more about the program here.
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