The international business minor at Shippensburg University provides critical knowledge and skills for understanding the complexities of global business in our increasingly interconnected world. By exploring the cultural, political, legal, and economic landscapes that influence international operations, you will gain perspective on the opportunities and challenges companies face when expanding beyond domestic markets. Coursework in international management, marketing, and human resources will equip you with specialized business acumen to operate effectively across borders. Upon completion of the minor, you can expect to have a firm grasp of what it takes to successfully navigate the global marketplace and lead international teams with confidence. Whether you envision working abroad or desire to bring an international perspective to organizations here at home, this program will prepare you.
International Business Minor Course Work
As the business environment becomes increasingly global, it is important for business people to develop skills necessary to conduct business effectively across international boundaries and work effectively with others from all over the world.
The international business minor provides students with a better grasp of the opportunities and challenges that exist in an international environment and helps them develop skills to function more effectively across borders. The program provides exposure to the cultural, political, legal, and economic aspects of international business and provides training in a broad range of management and business theories and skills relevant to international operations. It is only available to students not enrolled as a major in a business discipline seeking a BSBA. For complete course descriptions, visit the catalog.
The John L. Grove College of Business is internationally accredited by the most prestigious business-accrediting agency, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Shippensburg University offers small class sizes and plenty of opportunities for one-on-one contact with faculty members. Classes are taught by professionals with both a strong theoretical understanding of business administration and a working knowledge of modern accounting practices. Our faculty has a diverse range of professional backgrounds, including government financial management, personal finance, portfolio analysis and more.