International Business Administration (BS) - San Diego campus

Program Overview

Recognizing that the growing economic interdependence between nations has created an acute need for international course offerings and knowing the growing worldwide demand for graduates with greater managerial capability in transnational business and economics, the Division of Business and Management of the Marshall Goldsmith School of Management at Alliant International University has collaborated with the Center for Undergraduate Education to develop the Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration.

This degree program will provide you with the both knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your career. Practical application of what has been learned in the classroom receives a very strong emphasis.
 

Alliant's San Diego & Mexico City Campuses

US News and World Report ranked Alliant’s San Diego Campus number one among national universities in the United States in the percentage of international students enrolled. About half of the undergraduate business students are international. Getting to know classmates from all over the world and learning how business is conducted in various regions provides you with invaluable preparation for a career in international business. Instructors are from many countries and bring to the classroom a wide range of experience. Students have the option, and are strongly encouraged, to spend a semester or more at Alliant International University's Mexico City Campus. Students receiving financial aid are able to transfer their aid arrangements to cover their stay in Mexico.

Hands-on experience is gained through the Alliant internship program. International students have the option to apply for a one-year practical experience in the United States after graduation. This is a wonderful opportunity for international students who gain work experience in the United States before returning to their country.
 

Overview of the Curriculum

The BS in International Business Administration prepares you for advanced study and entry-level professional positions. Courses in the program provide you a liberal and intercultural education; an understanding of business, management, information systems and technology, and the overall dynamics of organizations; skill in critical thinking; and competence in interpersonal, oral, written, quantitative and computer skills.

The total units required for this bachelor’s degree are 120 semester units. The curriculum includes lower division courses, upper division courses, electives, and courses in the desired concentration. For more detail, click on Coursework.
 

Concentrations

Alliant gave me a great insight into the global world, not just academically but also through its substantial base of international students.  I have learned more about my own culture, other cultures and the importance of today's globalization, which prepared me to excel in the business world. - Andrea Beise   Class of 2004

*As a student in this program, you may elect a concentration in one of the following:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing
   

Minors

A flexible minor program in any of the six undergraduate majors offered in San Diego through the Goldsmith School's Division of Business and Management may be developed in consultation with an academic advisor. Minors are also available in any undergraduate major offered in other departments at Alliant International University.
 

Unique Educational Location

Often called “America’s Finest City,” San Diego is a dynamic, multicultural location in which to study. It is a vibrant, metropolitan city with a laid-back, small-town feel. The area is filled with an incredible selection of activities and attractions that make San Diego one of the most popular spots in the United States. Take your pick: Cultural and historic attractions, shopping centers, fine dining establishments, and places to relax and reenergize. From the beautiful beaches to the inland mountains, the views are spectacular, and  San Diego has a climate unmatched for mildness nationwide. Nearby to the south lies Mexico, and to the north is the vibrant Los Angeles.

The Alliant campus, just minutes from downtown, nestles in a wooded suburban area. In the category of US national universities, US News and World Report has ranked Alliant International University’s San Diego Campus number one in percentage of business majors. This wonderful location can only make your studies more enjoyable!
 

Alumni

Graduates of the program hold managerial positions in the United States and around the world. Multinational corporations, import-export firms, and governmental agencies are some of the employers who have sought out Alliant graduates with a background in International Business Administration.
 

For more information
Admissions
(866) U-ALLIANT
(866) 825-5426
admissions@alliant.edu

Visit the campus at:
10455 Pomerado Road
San Diego, CA 92131