International Business (BSBA)
The global economy is a reality, and global trade and investment are growing at unprecedented rates. The International Business major is ideally suited for students eager to embark on careers in international business as well as those who prefer to focus their efforts on domestic markets. Barry’s International Business majors will gain solid business knowledge and skills as well as the ability to understand and manage the complexities inherent in the international marketplace. Our location in Miami, a recognized international business center and home to people of many different cultures, affords International Business majors numerous options to see and directly participate in international business ventures. Truly, there is no better place than Miami to experience international business!
Completing the International Business major will prepare students for exciting careers in corporate, entrepreneurial, and public sector environments as well as with multilateral institutions. Past graduates now have successful careers in international marketing, research & analysis, finance, trade, supply chain management, planning, and operations. The International Business major is also an excellent choice for students planning to attend graduate programs such as law, international relations, and public policy where the understanding of the international marketplace and global institutions is important.
International Business majors are encouraged to select a double major within the School of Business and Public Administration (e.g., marketing, finance, etc.) or a minor from another School (e.g. public relations, computer science) to deepen their knowledge of a functional area to assist them in obtaining their first post-graduation positions.
Several aspects of the International Business major differentiate it from other majors, including:
Internships:International Business majors have the unique opportunity to gain relevant, practical work experience prior to graduation through the program’s required international and domestic internships.
Foreign Language: All International Business majors must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language (either by completing 12 credits of foreign language coursework or by successfully passing a language proficiency exam).
International Exchange Program:International Business majors are encouraged to study abroad during their sophomore or junior year to broaden their international knowledge and experience base. The School of Business and Public Administration works through the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) to provide many study abroad opportunities and has partnerships with business schools in Europe.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The following are ways to combine a Bachelor of Music (65 credits) or a Bachelor of Arts in Music (39 credits) with other programs within Barry University to increase knowledge and career opportunities within the field of music.
A Bachelor of Music with a minor in Theatre and Dance.
A Bachelor of Music in Education and proceed to apply for teaching certification with its requirements.
A Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a double major or a minor in the following is recommended: Business, Marketing or Management, depending on your specific future interests.
A Bachelor of Music and a minor in psychology or double major in social work. Post graduate work in music therapy is recommended.
Career Paths
Business
- Artist Manager
- Concert Promoter
- Music Sales Manager
- Music Business Consultant
- Entertainment Law
- Tour Promoter & Coordinator
- Publisher
Theatre
- Performing Artist-Singer
- Performing Artist- Dancer
- Performing Artist- Actor/Actress
- Travel & Hospitality Firms
- Community & small Theatre Groups
- Film Companies
- Television & Radio
Music Therapy
- Working in a school
- Nursing Home
- Geriatric Facility
- Community Mental Health Center
- Outpatient Clinic
- Correctional Facility
- Social Work Facility
Teaching
- Music Administrator
- Elementary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Choral Teacher
- Band Director
- Orchestra Director
- Church Director
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
An international freshman student is an applicant who is not a citizen or a legal resident alien of the United States and in addition has never attended a college or university; is coming to Barry with less than 12 hours of transferable college credits; or is a high school student with advanced placement and college credits.
May be admitted to Barry University and enrolled in undergraduate-level academic classes:
- SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 510
- TOEFL internet-based: 61
- TOEFL paper based: 500
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo English Test: 85
- PTE Academic Score: 44
Must improve English proficiency before being admitted into a undergraduate-level program in Barry University:
- SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 500 or below
- TOEFL internet-based: 60 or below
- TOEFL paper based: 499 or below
- IELTS: 5.9 or below
- Duolingo English Test: 84 or below
- PTE Academic Score: 43 or below
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
134400 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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