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Major: International Business, B.S. (0513), 54 Credits

General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 54 Credits; Elective Credits: 24 Credits

Learning Goals for the Major in International Business

Students in the B.S. in International Business program will achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • Business functions: Apply concepts in marketing, finance, management, economics and accounting in business methods and strategies.
  • Critical Thinking: Interpret situations and apply appropriate methods to solve business problems.
  • Technology: Demonstrate the appropriate use of technology to conduct research, manage information and communicate effectively.
  • Diversity: Articulate the importance of diversity and demonstrate the value of different perspectives in decision-making.
  • Communication skills: Demonstrate competency in writing and speaking professionally.
  • Ethics: Integrate ethical principles with business processes.
  • Quantitative skills: Demonstrate skills in utilizing quantitative concepts, data and models to analyze business.

NOTE: International Business Majors (B.S.) must pass MATH 113 (or a higher level math course) with at least a grade of C.

NOTE: OPEN ELECTIVE courses must be chosen such that a total of 60 credits are in the liberal arts.

NOTE: Since some of the courses have prerequisites, the specific program should be arranged in close collaboration with a business faculty advisor.

NOTE: A student receiving a grade of D in a required or elective course for the major must repeat the course.

Business Management Core: (36 credits)

BUS 100THE CONTEMPORARY WORKPLACE
BUS 210MARKETING
ECO 210PRINC MACROECONOMICS
ECO 213PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
ACCT 215PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
ACCT 217PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II
BUS 224STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS
BUS 277LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
BUS 309FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
BUS 316ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
IT 330BUS MGMT AND INFORMATION TEC
BUS 403STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

International Business Required courses: (9 credits)

ECO 317INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
BUS 351INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
BUS 352INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Electives: Choose three from the following: (9 credits)

BUS 223INTRODUCTION TO INVESTMENTS
BUS 225THE BUSINESS OF FASHION
ACCT 324INTERMEDIATE MANAGERIAL ACCT
BUS 303BUSINESS LAW II
BUS 313SALES MANAGEMENT
BUS 335DIGITAL MARKETING
BUS 345MARKETING RESEARCH
BUS 357INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
BUS 378CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
ECO 375MONEY,BANKING & FIN.MARKETS

For course descriptions please go to the appropriate Department.