B.S. in International Business

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Program Distinctives

• Missional calling – With rigorous classes taught through a Christian lens, you will grow to see business as a missional calling and be equipped with the skills and abilities you need to make an impact.
• Accessible faculty mentors – Highly accomplished Christian faculty will equip you with in-depth, comprehensive knowledge to set you apart in the field.
• Free-market perspective – As you are taught to contemplate economic and societal matters from a free-market perspective, you will learn to make wise business decisions that will ultimately promote human flourishing.
• ACBSP accreditation – Ensures industry-standard quality of curriculum and program objectives.
• Study abroad opportunities – Build your global portfolio in foreign markets with the assistance of our Office of Global Programs.
• Internship opportunities – Gain real-world experience in a wide range of professional environments with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Accelerated degree option – Earn your MBA from Grove City College in even less time by taking graduate-level classes as an undergraduate student!
• The Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation – Take advantage of this unique center’s professional guidance and available opportunities allowing you real-life experience in advancing cross-disciplinary projects and products.
• Certification opportunities – Obtain one or more of the following certifications and offer in-demand expertise to your future employer.
  • Excel: Microsoft Office Specialist
  • Excel: Microsoft Office Expert
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute
  • Tableau Certification
  • Google Digital Marketing Certification
• Professional development – Pursue independent study, service-learning opportunities, and other real-world exposure to business that will enable you to tailor additional learning to your desired career path.
• Business Advisory Group – Tap into a group of accomplished alumni and friends of the College who are eager to connect students with job opportunities and keep our program up to date on the latest industry developments, hiring practices, required skills, and technology trends to help us best prepare students for success.
• Active on-campus groups – Join student-led groups including the Society for International Business Affairs, Spanish Club, French Club, Middle Eastern Club, Students for Ethnic Awareness and Diversity (S.E.A.D), Management Association, American Marketing Association, Business Initiative for Leadership Development (BuILD), Delta Mu Delta business honorary society, Student Government Association, and Law Society.
• Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

• Career paths: business policy analyst, global marketing manager, global business consultant, international supply chain manager, and more.
• Exceptional career outcomes – Like 96% of Grove City College graduates within six months of graduation, you will be ready to land full-time employment or admittance into competitive graduate or professional programs at institutions such as Duke, Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Pittsburgh, among others.
• Build your career – Rise to corporate leadership positions in global organizations like ALCOA, Pillsbury, Prudential, and Hewlett Packard.
• Certification opportunities – Be prepared with in-demand expertise by obtaining one or more certifications through various courses in our program, including: Excel: Microsoft Office Specialist; Excel: Microsoft Office Expert; Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute; Tableau Certification; and Google Digital Marketing Certification.
• Major Field Test (MFT) success – Demonstrate competitive technical knowledge on the national standardized MFT.
• Stand out in your field – Be a leader equipped with versatility, cultural empathy, and the skills to solve complex business problems to establish understanding and promote flourishing around the world.

Program Specifics

• Curriculum requirements – 82 credit hours of rigorous undergraduate coursework balancing breadth and depth to give you a solid foundation in international business principles with freedom and guidance to find your passion — whether you feel called to diplomacy, international sales and trading, market research, investment advising, management analysis, strategic planning, or another domain. For detailed course descriptions, view the College Catalog.
  • The required foreign language concentration in French or Spanish will amplify your influence and open doors both here and abroad.
  • You may choose a business concentration in one of the following: accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, or entrepreneurship.
  • Business core courses and electives are incorporated into your schedule to build your background in business ethics, economics, management, business statistics, marketing, accounting, and finance.

Student & Alumni Stories

Katie Rose Emmons '24
B.S. in International Business

“The well-rounded education I received as a business major at Grove City College gave me the skills and confidence to make a difference very quickly in business. My time studying in the business program equipped me to think creatively and to make and execute a plan. It directly helped me to build and grow a strong brand.” — Nick Roth ’19, Sales and Marketing Manager, Path Farms.

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