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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThe Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Management/International Management at VCU is designed for students aiming to lead and collaborate within a global business environment. The program develops expertise in international strategy, cross-cultural leadership, and global market analysis preparing students for roles in multinational companies, NGOs, and government organizations.
Accredited by the AACSB, program emphasizes global thinking, cultural competence, and analytical problem-solving. It combines foundational business knowledge with international management-focused coursework such as Global Leadership, International Management, and International Business Policy, alongside relevant electives in global politics, marketing, and finance.
Course Overview:
Years 1 & 2: General education, business foundations, economics, statistics, accounting, professional development
Years 3 & 4: Core management and international courses, negotiation, international policy, global leadership, electives, capstone
Core Courses Include:
Creativity and Ideation
Managing People in Organizations
Leadership
Human Resource Management
International Management
Negotiation, Influence and Conflict Management
Global Leadership
International Business Policy
Strategic Management (Capstone)
International Electives (Choose Two):
Includes courses like:
International Marketing
International Finance
International Consulting Practicum
Global political systems and international organizations
Business Core Requirements:
Includes Introduction to Accounting I & II, Foundations of Business, Business Problem Solving and Analytics, Principles of Micro/ Macroeconomics, and more.
Language Proficiency:
Students are strongly encouraged to complete intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to strengthen global employability.
Internships with global firms, NGOs, or government agencies
Study abroad highly recommended to enhance cultural and global business understanding
International Consulting Practicum (BUSN 401) with real-world international clients
Engagement in Model UN, international business clubs, and VCU’s global networking events
Entry into global roles in management, operations, or marketing within multinational corporations, international NGOs, or public-sector institutions
Opportunities to grow into global operations director, international consultant, or country manager roles
Strong foundation for MBA or M.S. programs with an international or global business focus
Scholarships are awarded for fall semester applicants only. The deadline for First-Year students applying for scholarship consideration is November 1st.Please note: for scholarship consideration, required application materials (Common Application plus an official high school transcript) must be received by the Admissions office by November 1stVCU will continue accepting applications past the published deadline as long as space permits.Accepted English proficiency tests: Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL or PTESchool Report & Final Report RequiredCommon App personal essay requiredThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.Applications can be done through Common App or VCU PortalAccredited by AACSBInternational management traineeExport/import analystGlobal project coordinatorInternational marketing associateForeign service officerInternational HR assistant
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