Program of Study
The purpose of the bachelor of business administration degree in international business is to prepare students to manage and lead in a variety of societies and organizations that exist in today’s increasingly interdependent global economy. To achieve the following objectives, international business majors take a comprehensive curriculum that includes business, language, and social science courses related to the country/region of interest (as indicated by the language chosen). Also, international business majors have access to and are strongly encouraged to participate in the international summer and semester-long study abroad exchange programs offered by the college.
- Graduates should be able to understand, appreciate, and thrive in cultures other thantheir own, and in organizations composed of and serving individuals with diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
- Graduates should be able to conduct business transactions in at least two languages using the practical skills and modern techniques of management practice.
- Graduates should feel comfortable in reconciling conflicting ethical, political, andeconomic dilemmas of the emerging global economy.
- Graduates should be able to incorporate both the broad and specific implications ofglobal trends and unexpected events into the design and implementation of business strategies.
- Graduates should be ready to assume positions of responsibility in internationally-oriented organizations in which these individuals can leverage their managerial skills and expertise.
| Cr. Hrs. | |
| Political Science/History/Sociology Electives (related to the region of interest as represented by choice of language) | 6 |
| 201 – 300-Level Language | 6 |
| ECON B305, International Economics, or FIN B325, International Finance | 3 |
| MGT B315, International Management, or MKT B330, International Marketing | 3 |
| BA B435, Multinational Business Management, or BA B400, Global Startups | 3 |
| International Business Electives | 9* |
| Internship | 3 |
International business majors are required to study or intern abroad for at least a summer or, preferably, a semester. For international students, neither the U.S. nor their native country qualifies.
* IB majors taking a second major within the College of Business may substitute one of the requiredcourses in the other major for one IB elective.
