Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University

2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

International Direct - Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

International Direct is designed for international students with advanced English-language skills. The focus is on academic, cultural and professional growth so students can excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

Studying marketing provides students with the basis to understand the art of developing, communicating, and delivering an offering that consumers find attractive. The goal of marketing is to persuade, earn, and keep customers, clients and partners through carefully articulating the value of product or service. Studying marketing develops creativity, strategic problem solving, and a deep understanding of consumer behavior and motivation.

Skills developed within this major include: Analytic Skills, Communication, Copywriting, Creative Thinking, Influencing, Problem-Solving, Public Speaking, Research Skills, Selling, Storytelling.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

62%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

July 8, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

June 7, 2025

Submission deadline

December 7, 2025

Open date

July 8, 2025

Submission deadline

April 13, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an optional internship

Program Length

$12100 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$18883 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2,000 per year
TD/I20 Deposit Fee: $2,000 (one time)