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International Business Minor
International Business Fundamentals
Globalization and international business have become the norm in today's world. Many businesses are involved in international business either directly or indirectly. Globalization has created significant opportunities for graduates with an academic background in international business. This minor provides students with a basic understanding of international business and its environments and is a useful complement for many majors.
Our Faculty
- are innovative
- use case studies, seminar presentations and skills performance to bring the business world to life
Akron Advantage
The program is accredited at the highest possible level by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The College of Business Administration is considered to be one of the best business schools by Princeton Review and ranked in the top 100 of all undergraduate programs by BusinessWeek.
Hands-On Research
You'll work in teams on real-world business cases, applying your classroom knowledge to help solve problems facing local businesses.
UA has exchange agreements with leading universities throughout the world, enabling students to study and gain valuable business experience in such locales as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Japan and The Netherlands.
Real-World Experience
You have the opportunity to gain practical professional experience through UA's cooperative education and internship programs.
International Business Student Organizations:
- International Business Association
- Beta Gamma Sigma - an honorary fraternity
- Delta Sigma Pi - a professional fraternity
- Student Toastmasters
Sample Curriculum
Students in this International Business Minor are eligible to participate in the College of Business Administration's foreign programs. Courses offered through The University of Akron's international partner schools may substitute for both electives and one required course.
Required- 12 credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| 6600:300 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| 6600:385 | International Marketing | 3 |
| 6800:305 | International Business | 3 |
| 6800:405 | Multinational Corporations | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Electives: Complete two courses - 6-7 credits
| 3250:461 | Principles of International Economics | 3 |
| 3700:300 | Comparative Politics | 4 |
| 3700:312 | Wealth and Power Among Nations | 3 |
| 6100:495 | Internship in Business Administration | 3 |
| 6400:323 | International Business Law | 3 |
| 6400:481 | International Business Finance | 3 |
| 6500:457 | International Management | 3 |
| 6800:421 | International Business Practices | 3 |
| 6800:496 | Special Topics in International Business | 1-3 |
| Total | 6-7 | |
| Total Credits Required | 18-19 |
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A minor in international business paves the way to a variety of career opportunities as businesses seek to effectively compete in the global marketplace. Many individuals work for domestic firms dealing in international affairs, or they represent foreign firms domestically.
Career Outlook
The growth and complexity of international business activities and practices have increased career opportunities. Those with strong foreign language skills and a clear understanding of foreign cultures have the best job prospects.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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