As companies expand into other countries or work with global suppliers and customers, employees with international knowledge become increasingly valuable. International Business is a unique major available to at UW-Whitewater as a 100% Online Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management. Program requirements have been designed to prepare you for success both as a student in the program and your subsequent career.
Program Description
The world awaits. Unleash the excitement of international business.
International Business is a unique major available to UW-Whitewater Bachelor of Business Administration students. As companies expand into other countries or work with global suppliers and customers, employees with international knowledge become increasingly valuable. Students who are interested in traveling or living abroad, or cultivating the skills needed in an increasingly global workplace are ideal for this program.
Learners will gain an in-depth understanding of global economics, finance, management, marketing and supply chain, as well as cross-cultural communication. In addition, all International Business students participate in a semester abroad before graduation.
Curriculum
The Online BBA in International Business degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including: General education requirements, Business requirements, Major requirements and Electives (to bring the total to at least 120 credits). The Bachelor of Business Administration degree requirements have been designed to prepare you for success as a student in the program and your subsequent career. All online students have ready access to academic advising, library services, financial aid, technical support, mentoring, and career services.
Major Requirements (21 credits)
Introduction to International Business (3 credits)
Cross Cultural Communication (3 credits)
Global Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
International Management (3 credits)
International Finance (3 credits) or Economics of Globalization (3 credits) or Multinational Business Finance (3 credits)
Select 3 credits of study abroad coursework or at least 3 credits of the following: Any 491 or 497 Course or International Business Internship or Independent Study
Information on the requirements specific to the international business major can be found in the Course Catalog. Major video guides and course planning sheets are also available in Four Year Planning Resources.
Individuals wishing to deepen their knowledge with post-baccalaureate studies can complete an advanced degree online or on campus through the UW-Whitewater Master of Business Administration and an emphasis in International Business or one of 11 other unique emphases.
International Business is also available as a minor for both business and non-business students. Requirements can be found in the Course Catalog, or in the College of Business and Economics listing of minors and certificates.
Career Opportunities
International Business is an in-demand career and a unique major to UW-Whitewater. It boasts 100% placement within six months of graduation (2021) and a strong alumni network.
Admissions
There are several application paths an online bachelor’s student might take including as transfer, reentry, freshman, or second-degree seeking applicants. You may even be an international applicant.
If you aren’t sure which application path to follow or need help completing the UW-System E-Application, view the Application Tips PDF or complete the Request Information form and a program representative will get in touch with you.
Unofficial Transcript Review
Transfer, reentry, and second-degree seeking students can request an unofficial transcript review. An unofficial review will give you an idea of which of your credits might transfer and how those transfer credits might apply to the online bachelor’s program. To request a review, contact the Online BBA Bachelor’s Coordinator.
You can also determine potential transfer credit by using Transferology. Transferology is a fast and free way to determine how credits may transfer from one institution to another.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been offering online classes for 25 years. This early entry means that our process for developing engaging, rigorous courses has been well refined.
With UW-Whitewater Online, you will have passionate faculty experts who deliver a transformative online learning environment. You will experience easy collaboration with your instructor and classmates and work with a simple to understand calendar that automatically fills in deadlines and important dates for all your classes; meaning you can spend less time organizing and more time pursuing your passion. Add to this the fact that UW-Whitewater is home to Wisconsin’s largest business school and that we produce more licensed teachers per year than any other university in the state, and you will find that Whitewater may be exactly right for you.
