Online Business Economics Degree :: Accredited Universities

As a student of business, management and economics you will investigate the world of accounting, business administration, economics, finance, human resources, information systems, international business, labor relations, management, marketing and public administration.
As a student in this area, you will develop analytical, management, communication and quantitative skills, increase your understanding of economic principles and disciplinary methods and learn about the effective use of information technologies to support your career or personal goals and aspirations as, together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

The practical skills and breadth of knowledge you obtain through your degree can prepare you for:
entry to or advancement in a business career
international business
graduate school
entrepreneurship
teaching
government service
banking
finance
accounting
human resources
labor relations
marketing
management.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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Corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations are looking for employees who understand the international world and possess cultural sensitivity. As firms worldwide become more dependent upon international trade - many multinationals do business in more than 100 countries - the need for graduates with business and economic skills continues to increase.

A major in International Business and Economics offers a broad base of traditional business courses that provide you the unique perspective on doing business globally. Unlike other business degrees, this program draws more heavily from other areas of study, such as political science, sociology, geography, or foreign language.

After successful completion of the program, students should be able to:

- Possess a broad understanding of the international trade environment

- Understand the global economy

- Possess understanding and sensitivity in regard to other cultures

- Operate effectively in diverse environments

- Communicate and present information effectively

- Develop a truly global approach in identifying, analyzing and solving problems

- Employ analytical skills

- Devote considerable time to research

- Forecast and assess future economic and business events

- Evaluate the prospects for profitable investments in countries around the globe

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

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his course has been designed to create contemporary professionals with a solid grounding in the core business fields of accounting, economics, finance, organisational development, management and marketing needed for organisational survival and success. This business expertise is combined with an equal component of Chinese Language (Mandarin) and Chinese culture units to prepare students for a career conducting business in or with China. Further, the course provides a year of study in China at a UNE Partner institution, in which students study Chinese business and markets in the Chinese language. This unique combination of in-country study, business, language and culture will prepare you to take on a role as a future manager with leadership responsibilities and provide you with a valuable qualification in the Asian business world.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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The Bachelor of Agribusiness prepares graduates for employment in agricultural businesses. From the farm level through to multinational companies, our graduates are able to contribute their high level problem solving and communication skills to ensure agribusinesses remain competitive and sustainable in the changing international environment. The UNE agribusiness degree gives you a solid grounding in both agricultural knowledge and applied business skills, as well as a practical work experience placement that ensures a multidimensional understanding of agribusiness to make you job ready. You can further specialise in one of the areas of economics, marketing, applied finance or rural science to ensure the degree takes you where you want to go within the agribusiness field.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Security will provide well-trained agricultural and horticultural graduates with a nationally recognised qualification that integrates knowledge and skills science as well as business.

As climate change, challenges in food production, and rapid urban growth place an ever-increasing pressure on agricultural industries, food security has now emerged as a global issue. These challenges have created a demand for skilled professionals and there are excellent career prospects for students.

In your first year of study you will gain the basic science and business knowledge and skills required to understand agricultural based enterprises. Advanced level courses in the second year provide you with knowledge of sustainable food and fibre production, the food production chain and value adding for agricultural products, the economics of primary production industries, managing water resources, and the use of technology in agriculture. Final year courses look at business finance, ensuring the security of food production systems, how plants function in the environment and precision livestock management. You can then choose from a range of electives in business, science or geography to provide in-depth knowledge of factors that affect agricultural businesses and the provision of a secure food supply.

Benefit from the flexibility to study on-campus or by distance education. The option to study part-time enables you to take advantage of the many employment opportunities in the agriculture industry while you study.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Many courses have compulsory residential schools throughout the duration of the program.

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