Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, United States

Pittsburg State University (Pitt State or PSU) is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. It enrolls approximately 7,400 students (6,000 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students) and is a member of the Kansas Board of Regents.

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

Look around your room and you’ll likely see the impact of today’s interconnected world of business. Your phone may be from Asia, your clothes from South America, and your furniture North America. Today’s global marketplace requires professionals who understand and can collaborate with partners throughout the world.

The goal of the International Business major is to provide high-quality, in-depth education in international affairs, to cultivate foreign language and inter-cultural communications skills, to provide opportunities for study abroad, to enhance students’ skills in an increasingly interconnected world, and to provide an intellectual climate that cultivates curiosity, tolerance, and an eagerness to learn about the world.

International Business Major Four-Year Plan (2022-23 Catalog)

An International Business degree from Pittsburg State’s Kelce College of Business will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to compete in today’s world of business.

Our International Business program allows students to develop and understand business tactics and strategies as they relate to a changing international marketing place. All courses are taught by business professionals in settings that encourage individual excellence and collaborative achievement. Setting this program apart from others is its requirement that students take part in an international experience. Our faculty will help you develop a plan that fits your career goals. Study abroad trips, international internships, and exchange programs in locations such as Brazil, China, Finland, France, Korea, Paraguay, and many other locations are available.

The Kelce College of Business is host to the student organization known as Enactus. This community of student, academic, and business leaders provides you with an extraordinary opportunity to apply business concepts in a meaningful and competitive manner. Pittsburg State’s Enactus team project was named “Best in the Nation” at the 2017 Enactus U.S. National Exposition.

The Kelce College of Business is one of only 789 schools in the world to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). You know you’re earning a degree that will be respected by employers.

Career Options

Program graduates can enjoy careers in a variety of fields including:

  • Import/Export agent
  • Translator
  • Foreign currency investment advisor
  • Foreign sales representative
  • International management consultant
  • And many more 

International business majors are often recruited for management positions. The median annual wage for management professionals is $100,790 per year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment is expected to grow 6 percent between now and 2024.

Internship and research opportunities

Students will have many opportunities for internships and research. Recent international internships and study abroad programs have allowed students to gain educational experience in locations such as Brazil, China, Finland, France, Korea, and Paraguay.

https://www.pittstate.edu/academics/academic-programs/international-business/international-business-degree.html 

Submit application for admission.

Submit the following documents:

  • Complete official transcripts or academic records in native language and official English translation including grades earned in each subject.
  • Copy of the secondary school or high school certificate of completion or diploma, if applicable
  • Official TOEFLIELTSPTE, or Duolingo score results (not required for conditional admission)
  • Current certified bank statement or financial guarantee (within 6 months)
  • Financial Statement of Support form
  • Delivery Method form
  • Copy of passport (if available)

All official documents (original or certified copies) must be mailed directly to Pittsburg State University. Official transcripts must be received direct from the issuing school in a sealed envelop. 

Mail application documents to:
International Admission
Pittsburg State University
118 Whitesitt Hall
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
USA
 Unofficial copies of documents can be uploaded here for preliminary use only. A hold will be placed on the application until the official documents are received.

  • If you are currently studying in the U.S., you will need to complete the SEVIS Transfer Form
  • Transfer Students: Please send official transcripts to the Registrar's Office for a transfer credit evaluation.
  • If your spouse and/or dependent children will be joining you in the U.S., you will need to complete the Dependent Form
  • Applicants from the European Union (EU), you must submit this completed GDPR Consent Form before your application can be processed. 

Scholarships 

International Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Deposit Requirement (After Admission)

Academic Requirements

  • High School Academic Records: A minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in high school and have earned a high school diploma
  • International College/University Academic Records: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in an accredited international post secondary institution (college/university)
  • U.S. College/University Academic Records: A minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) if transferring from an accredited U.S. college with at least 24 credit hours (approximately one year of college work)

International students are exempt from the ACT or SAT requirement for admission. The ACT/SAT is not required for international admission.

English Language Requirement

In order to begin academic programs at Pittsburg State University, all International students must submit an official, passing TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score to the Office of International Programs and Services. These are the requirements for most undergraduate programs.

TOEFL
TOEFL score of at least 68 (iBT) is required. In addition, a minimum score of 15 is required in each section (internet). Some academic programs (majors) may require a higher TOEFL score.* Institutional TOEFL and ITP TOEFL scores are not accepted.

How to submit your test score
Contact ETS and request that your score be sent to PSU electronically. Our university code is 6336. You do not need to enter a departmental code.

IELTS
Overall score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.0. in each band of the IELTS is required. If a lower score is earned in any of the five band scores, the overall score cannot be accepted. Some academic programs (majors) may require a higher IELTS score.* 

How to submit your test score
Contact IELTS and request that an official score sheet be sent to PSU.

PTE
Overall score of 47. Some academic programs (majors) may require a higher PTE score.* 

How to submit your test score
Visit www.pearsonvue.com/pte and log in to send the PTE score to PSU electronically. You do not need a code. Click ‘Current Activity’ on the left of the screen followed by ‘Send Scores’ next to the test for which you want to send scores. You will then be able to search the database of institutions and select Pittsburg State University.  Click on ‘Next’.

Duolingo English Test
Overall score of 100 with a miniumum score of 100 in each section is required. Some academic programs (majors) may require a higher Duolingo score.*

How to submit your test score
Visit https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants and log into send the Duolingo score to PSU directly. You do not need a school code. You will then be able to search the database of institutions and select Pittsburg State University.

https://www.pittstate.edu/admission/international-admission-information.html#undefined2 

Several items must be submitted by International students in order to complete the application process. It is important that students allow enough time to complete the application process for the semester they wish to enter.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall (August) - June 1
  • Spring (January) - October 15

*All documents must be received by the deadline dates.

A non-refundable $60 graduate application fee is required for Masters and Specialist in Education degree-seeking students.

Payment for the application fee can be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment by bank draft will not be accepted.

https://www.pittstate.edu/graduate/graduate-school-admission-international-students.html