Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Temple University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business at Temple University’s Fox School of Business prepares students to understand how businesses operate across different economic, legal, political and cultural environments. The 124-credit program combines international business fundamentals with foreign-language proficiency, global market knowledge, and opportunities to specialize through concentrations such as International Finance, International Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, or International Supply Chain Management.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students establish a strong business foundation through subjects such as Quantitative Methods for Business I, Macroeconomic Principles, Leadership and Organizational Management, and Microeconomic Principles. They also begin developing their foreign-language proficiency, alongside courses such as Legal and Ethical Reasoning in Business and Analytical Reading and Writing.

Year 2: The second year develops students’ analytical, technological and professional business skills through courses including Digital Systems, Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, and Statistical Business Analytics. Students also study Marketing Management, Business Communications, and Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Visualizing Data, while continuing their language requirement or electives.

Year 3: Students move into specialized international business study with Fundamentals of International Business, Financial Management, and Operations Management. Depending on their interests, they can explore a geographical area through courses such as Fundamentals of Asian Business, Fundamentals of European Business, Fundamentals of Business in Africa and the Middle East, or the Short Study Trip Abroad: Doing Business in a Foreign Country, followed by Global Entrepreneurship.

Year 4: The final year focuses on strategic and practical application through Strategic Management and the International Business Practicum. Students can also complete an International Business Internship and concentration-specific advanced coursework, giving them an opportunity to apply their international business knowledge to professional situations.

Focus Areas

International Economics, International Entrepreneurship, International Finance, International Marketing, International Sales and Business Development, International Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop an understanding of global markets, international trade, cross-cultural business practices, global finance, international marketing, customs and trade regulations, foreign economic and legal frameworks, business communication, entrepreneurship and international management. The program also develops foreign-language proficiency as part of the major requirements.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.

Reputation (Official University Information)

Temple’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) was established with support from the U.S. Department of Education and is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and one of three CIBER institutions in the Northeast. Temple states that CIBER conducts more than 70 events, including conferences, seminars and workshops, to develop globally competent students and faculty.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Temple’s International Business BBA connects classroom learning with practical exposure through internships, consulting-style projects, global immersion experiences and study abroad. Students can work with the International Business Practicum, which culminates in an online business simulation and consulting project analyzing an international business situation, while Fox’s global programs provide opportunities to meet business executives, tour facilities and interact with government officials in other countries.

Students can build their professional skills through the following opportunities:

International Business Practicum: The capstone course includes an online business simulation and a consulting project focused on analyzing an international business situation.
International Business Internship: The curriculum includes dedicated International Business Internship options, allowing students to gain professional experience alongside their academic coursework.
Fox Global Immersions: Short study trips embedded in international-business-oriented courses expose students to business practices in other countries through meetings with business executives, factory tours, interaction with government officials and learning from local business environments.
Study Abroad: Fox offers international study opportunities through partner institutions including the American Business School–Paris, CEFAM in Lyon and University College Dublin’s Quinn School of Business.
Temple Global Campuses and Exchanges: Students can pursue international study through Temple’s Rome and Japan campuses and exchange opportunities involving institutions such as Hong Kong Baptist University, Ewha Womans University, Yonsei University, Sogang University and National Taiwan University.
International Business Association: The student-led organization connects students with international managers, companies, chambers of commerce and government agencies, while providing professional and cultural networking opportunities.
Bloomberg Terminal: Fox is recognized by Bloomberg for Education as an Experiential Learning Partner. Students using the Bloomberg Terminal can examine corporate fundamentals, relative value, company strategy, market data, news and analytics covering thousands of companies and more than 130 industries.
Career-development technology: Fox’s Center for Student Professional Development uses Canvas for interactive career-development modules covering résumé writing, company and industry research, networking, interviewing and professional impression management. Handshake provides access to internships, jobs, recruiting events, career fairs and workshops.
International Business Research: Temple’s CIBER supports international business research, curriculum development, conferences, seminars and workshops, while connecting global business education with industry and international partnerships.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The International Business BBA can lead graduates toward roles involving international markets, trade, sales, logistics, operations, marketing and business analysis. Temple identifies entry-level opportunities such as Business Analyst, Foreign Affairs Analyst, Immigration Specialist, Import/Export Coordinator, International Sales Coordinator, Language Specialist, Logistics Coordinator and Operations Specialist/Analyst, while alumni have worked for organizations including Amazon, IBM, JPMorgan Chase & Co., PwC, SAP America, TD Bank and Vanguard.

Typical career roles include: Business Analyst, Import/Export Coordinator, International Sales Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator

Students can strengthen their transition from study to employment through these university-supported opportunities:

Career development: Fox’s Center for Student Professional Development provides workshops, mentoring and internship guidance and connects students with employers and the wider business community.
Handshake: Students can search for internships and job opportunities, explore employers and participate in on-campus recruiting events, career fairs and workshops through the Handshake platform.
Business Communications Center: Students receive one-on-one support for course assignments, presentations, scholarship essays and cover letters, helping them strengthen professional communication.
Employer connections: Temple lists International Business alumni employers including Amazon, BDP International, BNY Mellon, IBM, JPMorgan Chase & Co., PwC, SAP America, TD Bank, Vanguard and Vertex, Inc.
International business network: The International Business Association facilitates interactions with international managers, companies, chambers of commerce and government agencies and provides professional networking opportunities.
Employment and outcomes data: Fox publishes BBA Career Outcomes Reports, including its 2024 report. The official International Business career page does not publish a program-specific salary figure, so a specific salary amount is not included here rather than using an external source.
Long-term accreditation value: The Fox School of Business has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934, providing an established quality-assurance framework for its business education.
Global business exposure: Temple CIBER supports international business education, research and outreach and manages or promotes international study-abroad and exchange partnerships with institutions in multiple countries.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can continue into graduate-level study at Temple, including the Business Administration MBA, Business Administration PhD and Executive DBA. The university also lists accelerated +1 pathways available to International Business BBA students, including the MS in Business Analytics, MS in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, MS in Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security, and MS in Actuarial Science, subject to the applicable program requirements.