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International Business

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The dynamic changes in the world's physical, political, economic and cultural environments are resulting in threats to the well being of both individuals and organizations, as well as creating totally new market opportunities for business firms and enterprises. The challenge is to effectively compete in the global marketplace as it exists today and develops tomorrow. This academic program views international business in the broad context of all business transactions devised and carried out across national borders to satisfy the organizational and personal goals of the firms and individuals. International business studies incorporate all of the functional business operations of accounting, finance, management, and marketing; such as an integrative field of study with an international framework. Given the growth and complexity of international business activities and practices, career opportunities are available and rewarding.

To receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/International Business each student must successfully complete all of the course requirements outlined in each of the four required categories and one of the options listed below.

Required Categories

International Business Core: Complete all courses - 6 credits

Course Number Course Name Credits
6800:405 Multinational Corporations 3
6800:421 International Business Practices 3
     

International Business Functional Specialties: Complete four courses - 12 credits

Course Number Course Name Credits
6200:408 International Financial Reporting and Analysis 3
6400:481 International Business Finance 3
6500:457 International Management 3
6600:385 International Marketing 3

International Capstone Field Experience: Complete one or more courses - 3 credits

6100:495 Internship in Business 3
6800:494 International Business Practicum 1-3
     

International Capstone Topical Investigations - Complete one or more courses - 2-3 credits

6100:497 Honors Project in Business Administration 2-3
6100:499 Independent Study in Business Administration 3
6400:323 International Business Law 3
6400:438 International Banking 3
6500:459 Special Topics in International Management 1-3
6800:496 Special Topics in International Business 3
     

Global Interdisiplinary Option: Complete four courses - 12-13 credits

3230:370 Cultures of the World 3
3250:460 Economics of Developing Countries 3
3250:461 Principles of International Economics 3
3350:320 Economic Geography 3
3350:353 Latin America 3
3350:356 Europe 3
3350:360 Asia 3
3350:363 Africa South of the Sahara 3
3350:450 Development Planning 3
3700:300 Comparative Politics 3
3700:310 International Politics and Institutions 3
3700:312 Wealth and Power Among Nations 3
3700:321 European Politics 3
3700:326 Politics of Developing Nations 3
  Total with Global Interdisciplinary Option 35-36
     

Foreign Language Option: Complete one language sequence - 11 credits

3520:101 Beginning French I 4
3520:102 Beginning French II 4
3520:201 Intermediate French I 3
     
3530:101 Beginning German I 4
3530:102 Beginning German II 4
3530:201 Intermediate German I 3
     
3550:101 Beginning Italian I 4
3550:102 Beginning Italian II 4
3550:201 Intermediate Italian I 3
     
3570:101 Beginning Russian I 4
3570:102 Beginning Russian II 4
3570:201 Intermediate Russian I 3
     
3580:101 Beginning Spanish I 4
3580:102 Beginning Spanish II 4
3580:201 Intermediate Spanish I 3
  Total with Foreign Language Option 35
     
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