B.S in business, concentration in management/ international management

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Virginia Commonwealth University

Program Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University’s B.S. in Business with a concentration in Management/International Management combines broad business and management knowledge with specialized study of global business, international management, international marketing and international financial management. It is particularly suited to students who want to build management, analytical, communication and leadership skills while gaining international exposure through study abroad, consulting projects and global business experiences.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students build a foundation in business, quantitative analysis, communication and the broader university curriculum. Early business preparation includes areas such as financial reporting, managerial accounting and business problem solving, establishing the foundation for later management and international business coursework.

Year 2: Students develop core management and business competencies through subjects such as Leadership, Business Statistics II and Human Resource Management. The curriculum also develops decision-making and analytical skills that support the study of international business and organizational management.

Year 3: The international management concentration becomes more specialized, with International Economics, International Management and International Marketing forming key parts of the curriculum. Students can also explore areas such as International Financial Management, International Human Resource Management, consulting and intercultural communication through approved electives.

Year 4: Students complete advanced management and international-management coursework while using major electives to tailor their degree toward areas such as consulting, international finance, international HR, digital marketing or management internships. The program also provides opportunities to complete MGMT 493 – Internship in Management and BUSN 401 – International Consulting Practicum as part of the available elective structure.

Focus Areas

Management, international management, international marketing, international economics, international financial management, human resource management, leadership, negotiation and conflict management, consulting, intercultural communication, global business

Learning Outcomes

Students develop general management competencies, analytical and quantitative skills, leadership and communication abilities, and the ability to use data and management knowledge to address organizational problems and make informed decisions.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The VCU School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, an accreditation held by about 6% of business schools worldwide according to VCU. This provides an internationally recognized quality framework for the business education delivered through the program.

Reputation (Employability & Business Education)

VCU describes its School of Business as nationally ranked and globally recognized, with more than 40,000 alumni working across Fortune 500 companies, investment firms, startups and other organizations. The school also highlights its strong connections with the Richmond business community and its focus on connecting business education with career development.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The program has a particularly strong international experiential-learning component. Students can earn credit through consulting projects with real clients, travel to international partner institutions, participate in study-abroad experiences and complement classroom learning with internships and management-related practical work. VCU’s International Consulting Program, for example, combines consulting preparation in Richmond with a second client project in Rome involving students from the American University of Rome.

Students can gain practical experience through:

International Consulting Program (ICP): Earn six credits while completing consulting projects for real clients in Richmond and Rome, working with students from the American University of Rome.
MGMT 493 – Internship in Management: An approved international-management elective that provides an opportunity for structured professional experience.
BUSN 401 – International Consulting Practicum: A three-credit international-management elective focused on consulting practice.
Global Gateway: Short-term international experiences that combine business practices, design-thinking activities, multidisciplinary collaboration and cultural excursions.
Study-abroad opportunities: Students can pursue international study and are encouraged to consider an international studies or foreign-language minor.
Snead Hall facilities: Business students have access to computer labs, group breakout rooms, the IT Consulting Lab, Human-AI ColLab, RVA Views/Customer Experience Lab and other School of Business learning facilities.
LinkedIn Learning: VCU’s 2026–27 major map recommends using LinkedIn Learning to strengthen business, software, technology and creative skills.
Business Career Services: Students receive access to career advising, job and internship opportunities, employer networking and career-development resources.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for entry-level business and management positions, particularly in organizations with international operations, global trade activities and cross-border business functions. VCU specifically identifies account management, business analysis and management-trainee pathways, as well as opportunities in international divisions of U.S. companies, government agencies involved in international trade and nonprofit organizations.

Typical job roles: International Account Representative, Business Analyst, Management Trainee, International Consultant

Students can further strengthen their career progression through:

Career services: VCU Career Services provides career advising, job and internship search tools, employer networking, career events and experiential-learning opportunities.
International career support: GoinGlobal is available through VCU Business to support students seeking jobs abroad and international students seeking employment in the United States.
Industry connections: The School of Business maintains connections with the surrounding business community, while the International Consulting Program gives students experience working with real clients.
Professional development: The 2026–27 major map encourages students to pursue externships, internships, mentoring, alumni connections and career planning during their degree.
Accreditation value: AACSB accreditation provides an internationally recognized quality framework for the School of Business.
Alumni network: VCU Business reports more than 40,000 alumni working across Fortune 500 companies, investment firms, startups and other organizations.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can continue into postgraduate business and management study, including MBA-level education or specialized graduate programs. VCU’s School of Business also offers doctoral study in business with a concentration in management for students interested in advanced research and academic careers.