Program Overview

Introduction to the International Business Major

The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business is a 124-credit undergraduate program offered by the Fox School of Business at Temple University. This program is designed to provide students with a global business perspective, teaching them the skills necessary to thrive in the ever-changing global economy.

Program Overview

The International Business major prepares students for the complex challenges businesses face when operating on a global scale. Through comprehensive coursework, students broaden their understanding of how foreign economic, legal, and political frameworks can impact international trade. They also develop foundational knowledge of global business concepts and practices, including:

• Cross-cultural negotiations
• Customs and trade regulations
• Global finance systems
• International market research

Concentrations

This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. The available concentrations include:

• International Supply Chain Management, Transportation, and Logistics: Gain logistical and problem-solving skills required for work in global commerce.
• International Economics: Explore complex economic models through a global lens.
• International Finance: Develop competency around financial theory and management concepts relevant to global markets and firms.
• International Marketing: Apply a global perspective to market analysis, developing strategies that consider cultural, economic, legal, and political differences.
• International Sales and Business Development: Explore the complexities of sales and sales management within international marketplaces.
• International Entrepreneurship: Learn to identify and pursue opportunities on an international scale.

Classes and Curriculum

There are three required classes common across all six International Business concentrations, including a capstone course taken during the final semester. These core classes amount to nine credits of the major's overall 126-credit requirement. The three common courses are:

• Global Entrepreneurship
• International Business Practicum
• International Marketing

Certificates

Students have the option of completing one of the following certificates alongside International Business major coursework:

• Certificate in Asian Business and Society: Earned after completing a minimum of 15 credits and satisfying the language requirement in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, or Korean.
• Certificate of Specialization: Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business: Earned after completing 18 credits or six courses.

Related Graduate Degrees

Related graduate degrees include:

• Business Administration MBA
• Business Administration PhD
• Business Administration Executive DBA

Accelerated 3-year BBA

Motivated students can accelerate their BBA program to finish in three years.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the tuition costs are:

• Pennsylvania resident: $24,456.00 per year
• Out-of-state: $44,400.00 per year

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), maintaining this accreditation since 1934.

Global Immersions

Students can broaden their understanding of global economies and business practices by taking advantage of various study abroad options and opportunities for learning beyond Temple's Main Campus in Philadelphia through Global Immersion Programs.

Temple Exchange Programs

Through reciprocal exchange agreements with universities around the world, Temple students can exchange places with students for a semester or academic year. Some programs require sufficient proficiency in the host country language to participate. Participating universities include:

• China: Hong Kong Baptist University
• Korea: Ewha Womans University, Yonsei University, Sogang University
• Taiwan: National Taiwan University

Additional Program Information

For more detailed information about the program, including school/college site details and program specifics, students can refer to the official program resources.