Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, offered by the Department of Management, uniquely prepares students for the global economy through project-based courses, internships and transformative study abroad opportunities. The nationally recognized Fox International Business (IB) program, which has been supported by Temple University since the 1970s and the U.S. Department of Education since 2000 (CIBER grant), offers two options: an International Business major with six job market/employer-facing concentrations and an International Business Administration minor.
Students who wish to pursue the IB major must select one of the following concentrations to align with their career interest:
- International Economics Concentration
- International Entrepreneurship Concentration
- International Finance Concentration
- International Marketing Concentration
- International Sales and Business Development Concentration
- International Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics Concentration
Students are required to prove proficiency in a foreign language or waive that requirement through testing. In addition, it is highly recommended, but not required, for students to study abroad or embark on a global immersion trip. IB students are encouraged to spend a semester or more at Temple University Rome or Temple University Japan. Students can also participate in programs at any of Fox's partner locations: Paris or Lyon, France; Dublin, Ireland; London, UK; Mexico City, Mexico; Oviedo, Spain; Seoul, South Korea. Other external study abroad opportunities abound. In addition, students can experience Global Immersion in IB 2509 which allows students a chance to experience business in a foreign country.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: BU-IB-BBA
Students pursuing the International Economics concentration will explore how to manage or consult on projects in international organizations, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations.
Student Professional Organization
The Fox IB program is deeply connected to the local and regional ecosystem of international managers, companies, chambers of commerce and government agencies. The student-led International Business Association (IBA) facilitates interactions with these local experts and hiring managers on a weekly basis. In addition, the IBA provides a social network to discover cultures, languages and careers while also giving back through philanthropy.
Contact Information
John A. McClendon, Chair
Alter Hall, Room 354
215-204-1910
johnmac@temple.edu
Bertrand Guillotin, IB Program Academic Director and IB Association Academic Advisor
Alter Hall, Room 539
215-204-4201
bertrand.guillotin@temple.edu
Department of Management
Alter Hall, Room 333
215-204-5183
mgmtdept@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
Note that students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.
College Requirements
Students must meet College Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration, including the requirements of the major listed below. International Business students must maintain a 2.0 GPA overall and a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate.
Major Requirements
Students must follow the Major Requirements and College Requirements current at the time of declaration. Students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University, College, and Major requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.
Requirements of International Economics Concentration
Undergraduate students may earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in International Business (IB) with a concentration in International Economics. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue a complementary major or minor to enhance their professional marketability by specializing in a functional area of business and/or pursuing area studies expertise.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language Requirement | ||
| (All students must be proficient in two languages) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| IB 3101 | Fundamentals of International Business | 3 |
| IB 3596 | Global Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| IB 4587 | International Business Practicum 1 | 3 |
| Select one Geographical Area IB course: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Asian Business | ||
or ASST 2511 | Introduction to Asian Business | |
| Fundamentals of Latin American Business | ||
| Fundamentals of European Business | ||
| Fundamentals of Business in Africa and the Middle East | ||
| Short Study Trip Abroad: Doing Business in a Foreign Country | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| International Business Internship | ||
or IB 3585 | International Business Internship | |
Any Economics course(s) at the 3000 level or above | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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This major capstone should be taken after all prerequisites are met.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with International Economics Concentration
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Please note that this plan is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| STAT 1001 | Quantitative Methods for Business I | 3 |
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| HRM 1101 | Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Foreign Language or Free Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| STAT 1102 | Quantitative Methods for Business II | 4 |
| ECON 1102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BA 1103 | Legal and Ethical Reasoning in Business | 3 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Foreign Language or Free Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 2103 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 4 |
| STAT 2103 | Statistical Business Analytics (waives GenEd Quantitative Literacy requirement) | 4 |
| MIS 2101 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Foreign Language or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BA 2101 | Professional Development Strategies | 1 |
| BA 2196 | Business Communications [WI] | 3 |
| BA 2501 | Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Visualizing Data | 3 |
| RMI 2101 | Introduction to Risk Management | 3 |
| Foreign Language or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FIN 3101 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MSOM 3101 | Operations Management | 3 |
| IB 3101 | Fundamentals of International Business | 3 |
| Select one Geographical Area IB course: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Asian Business or Introduction to Asian Business | ||
| Fundamentals of Latin American Business or Fundamentals of Latin American Business | ||
| Fundamentals of European Business | ||
| Fundamentals of Business in Africa and the Middle East | ||
| Short Study Trip Abroad: Doing Business in a Foreign Country | ||
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| IB 3596 | Global Entrepreneurship [WI] | 3 |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 4102 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| IB 4587 | International Business Practicum | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| International Business Internship or International Business Internship | ||
Any Economics course(s) at the 3000 level or above | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124-126 | |
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2000-3999 electives can be selected from: ACCT, AS, BA, ECON, FIN, HRM, IB, LGLS, MIS, MKTG, RE, RMI, STAT, SCM, SGM. Please see your advisor for elective suggestions that match your career objectives.
Accelerated Programs
Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.
The following accelerated programs are available to students in the International Business BBA:
Fox School of Business and Management
- Actuarial Science MS
- Business Analytics MS
- Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security MS
- Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MS