Salisbury University

What you'll study

The International Business pathway builds on Salisbury University's foundational business curriculum to provide focused study of how firms operate across borders. You will complete core business courses in accounting, finance, marketing, management, business law and quantitative methods, and then move into international business topics such as international trade and policy, global marketing, international finance, cross-cultural management and global supply chain management.

Typical modules and learning activities include:

• Business core: financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, marketing principles, organisational behaviour, business strategy
• Quantitative and analytical skills: business statistics, managerial economics, research methods or decision models
• International specialisms: international trade and policy, international finance, global marketing, cross-cultural negotiation, international logistics
• Language study and area-focused electives to support global work (students are encouraged to continue or begin study of a foreign language)
• Experiential learning: applied projects, case studies, consulting assignments with regional employers and a capstone experience
• Opportunities for work-integrated learning: internships, cooperative education placements and faculty-led or exchange study abroad programmes

Programme structure

The degree follows a combination of general education requirements, the business core and international business concentration electives. Students typically complete a culminating capstone or practicum in their final year and are encouraged to undertake an internship or study abroad placement to gain practical international exposure.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Bachelor in International Business normally requires a completed secondary school qualification equivalent to a US high school diploma. Typical applicants will have studied mathematics and English at secondary level. Salisbury University considers academic performance across subjects, and standardised test scores (when provided) may be considered as part of the application.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised tests or institutional pathways if English is not their first language. Mature and transfer applicants are considered; transfer credit for prior college-level business courses is assessed on submission of official transcripts.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles where business knowledge and international awareness are valued. Common entry-level positions include international marketing coordinator, export/import analyst, supply chain and logistics associate, international sales representative, trade compliance analyst and management trainee roles in multinational firms.

With experience, graduates move into roles such as international business development manager, global sourcing manager, trade compliance manager, consultant or supply chain director. The degree also provides a foundation for postgraduate study such as an MBA or specialised master’s in international business, finance or logistics.

Why study at Salisbury University

Salisbury University offers a focused, career-oriented business education delivered in small to medium-sized classes that emphasise applied learning. The business school provides access to internships and regional employers on the Delmarva Peninsula as well as opportunities for study abroad and language development that enhance global employability.

Students benefit from faculty with applied and research experience, dedicated career services and business-related student organisations that provide networking and leadership opportunities. The programme’s blend of core business training, international coursework and experiential elements is designed to prepare graduates to work effectively in globalised business environments.