International Business (6800)

International Business (6800)

305 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 credits
Prerequisites: 48 hours of college credit. A basic course in international business which can also provide a platform for more specialized business courses.
406 TRAVEL ABROAD 0 credits
Prerequisite: Must have been admitted to a four-year, degree granting college. Approved travel to a foreign country per the requirements of the International Business major.
421 FOREIGN MARKET ENTRY 3 credits
Prerequisite: Must have been admitted to a four-year, degree granting college and 305 or permission of instructor. A study of the business processes and procedures associated with successful foreign market entry. International Business practices around the world related to successful and unsuccessful entry are compared and contrasted. Letters of Credit, Import/Export Documentation and Global Shipping Standards are examined.
496 ST: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1-3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of three credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Provides the opportunity to study special topics and current issues in international business. Note: Other international business courses are offered under departmental course numbers. They are 6200:408, 6400:323, 6400:481, 6500:457, 6500:459 and 6600:385.
506 INTER BUS WITH STDY ABROAD REQ 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into a graduate program of study. A basic course in international business which can also provide a platform for more specialized international business courses. Students majoring in IB are required to participate in an approved Study Abroad Program. Foreign students must choose a country other than their home country to satisfy the study abroad requirement. Students will prepare and submit a detailed examination of the business environment visited.
605 INTERNATL BUS ENVIRONMENTS 3 credits
Prerequisites: all MBA foundation courses. This course is intended to develop an understanding of the global business environment and the integrated functions of the multinational corporation.
630 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING POLICY 3 credits
Explores the problems of formulating and implementing marketing strategies and tactics within complex and changing multinational organizations and international markets. A planning framework is emphasized.
685 MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS 3 credits
A course designed to develop an understanding of global businesses, their functions, structures, and strategic operations.
690 SEM: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 credits
A course covering major issues in international business.
697 INDP STUDY: INTERNATL BUSINESS 1-3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Focus on special topics of study and research in international business on an independent basis.

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