The Harrison College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in International Business.
The primary objective of the International Business Program is to provide a specialized curriculum for students interested in in preparing themselves for managerial careers in international business. Students will gain competence in various facets of international business. The major is interdisciplinary in nature and emphasizes the development of cultural, financial, managerial, marketing,and economic understanding of international environment.
This program includes course work in
- University Studies (48 hours)
- general business core (37 hours)
- an international business core (9 hours)
- a required minor (3-12 hours in accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing)
- foreign language/cultural minor (15 hours) (foreign language or cultural awareness courses depending upon previous multiple language skills displayed).
The University Studies requirements provide a common base with all University Students related to becoming a life-long learner. The general business core provides a common background with other business majors. The international business core provides a common base with other international business majors. The functional minor offers a specific concentration that gives students a fundamental understanding within a functional area of business. The foreign language/cultural minor contributes to the students cultural functioning within the international business environment.
To supplement course offerings , students are required to participate in an international business related experience. This experience could be satisfied by completing international business study outside the U.S. or participating in an international business oriented internship. This international experience further enhances students' international understanding and capability.
The graduates of the International Business Program will seek employment with companies participating in international business trade. The potential employers will be small businesses and large multinational corporations.
Courses & Curriculum
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University Studies
48 hours |
Core Business Courses
38-39 hours |
Prerequisites
Minimum
Grade of C |
International Business Major |
First Year Introductory Course 3 hours
- GS 101 Creative and Critical Thinking
3 hours |
BA 100 Fundamental Computer Applications 2 hours
OR
AD 101 Intro to Microcomputer Applications 3 hours |
|
International experience required of all majors: 0 Credit Hours (international business study, international business oriented internship or international work experience); Approval of International Business Director Required. |
Perspectives on Individual Expression
12 hours
- Artistic Expression 3 hours
- Literary Expression 3 hours
- Oral Expression SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 hours
- Written Expression
EN140 Rhetorical and Critical Thinking 3 hours |
AC 221 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 hours |
BA 100 or AD101, MA 134, Sophomore Standing |
| AC 222 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 hours |
AC 221 |
International Business Core Requirements9 hours These hours are in addition to the 3 hours required in the business core requirements.
Choose 3 from:
EC 580: International Economics
FI 540: International Finance
AC 540: International Accounting
MG 560: International Management
MK 560: International Marketing
BA 560: International Business
BA 458: International Business Internship
MG/MK478: Global Logistics |
| MG 375 Management Information Systems I 3 hours |
BA 100 or AD 101, MG 301 |
MG 257 Business Statistics
3 hours |
BA 100 or AD 101, MA 139 |
BL 255 Legal Environment of Business
3 hours |
Sophomore Standing |
Perspectives on Natural Systems 12 hours
- Behavioral Systems 3 hours
- Living Systems 3 hours
- Logical Systems
MA134 College Algebra 3 hours
- Physical Systems 3 hours
|
MG301 Management and Organization
3 hours |
Junior Standing |
| MK301 Principles of Marketing 3 hours |
Junior Standing |
| MG352 Quantitative Methods in Business 3 hours |
MA 139, MG 257 |
| MG358 Production Operations Management 3 hours |
MG 352 |
Perspective on Human Institution
12 hours
- Development of a Major Civilization
3 hours
Choose one course from:
GH 100 African Civilization
GH 110 Chinese Civilization
GH 120 European Civilization
GH 125 Islamic Civilization
GH 120 Latin Civilization
GG 170 European Peoples and Civilization
Economic Systems 3 hours
EC215 Prin. of Microeconomics
Political Systems 3 hours
PS104 Comparative Political Systems
Social Systems 3 hours
Choose one course from:
AN 101 Observing Other cultures
GG 150 People & Places of the World
GG 180 Cultural Geography
|
International Business Course 3 hours
Choose one from:
AC 540 International Accounting
EC 580 International Economics
FI 540 International Finance
MG 560 International Management
MK 560 International Marketing
BA 560 International Business |
AC 332, Senior Standing
EC215, EC225, MA134, Senior Standing
FI361, Senior Standing
MG301
MG301
MG301, MK301, Senior Standing |
Foreign Language Minor 18 hours
or
Support Area 9 hours
- Students meeting proficiency for foreign language requirement (Determined by the director of International Business Programs) must complete their courses from the following areas:
Choose 3 from:
AN 260 World Cultures
UI 379 Intercultural Communication
UI 308 Cultural & Physical Landscapes of the World
UI 343 Transcultural Experience
UI 349 Comparative Economic Systems
PS 380 International Organizations
PS 595 International Law
OR
approved substitute course(s)
Required Minors
Business Minor - 3-12 additional hours
- Students must complete a minor in any area of business offered within the College of Business
Foreign Language Minor - 18 hours |
- FI 361 Financial Management
3 hrs |
EC215, EC225, AC221, AC222, Junior Standing |
- BA 490 Business Policy and Strategy 3 hrs
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The ENTIRE Business Administration Core and Senior Standing
Support Courses:
AD 252 Business Communication
EC 215 Prin. of Microeconomics
EC 225 Prin. of Macroeconomics
EN 140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking
MA 134 College Algebra
MA 139 Applied Calculus
SC 105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
UI 400 Business Ethics
Some support courses may fulfill University Studies requirements.
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course. |
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