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

MMC’s International Business program, in the heart of New York City, engages students in analyzing the complexity and diversity of the global business environment. The mission of the International Business major is consistent with the College’s mission: To educate a socially and economically diverse student population by fostering intellectual achievement and personal growth. We accomplish this by giving each student the necessary skills to develop successful careers in business, government and non-profit institutions. The Bachelor of Science in International Business program provides preparation for graduate studies or a career in business. All international business majors take courses in the business core including basic accounting, economics, marketing and management, while specializing in international business.

General Education: 30 Credits; Major: 54 Credits; Elective Credits: 36 Credits

Learning Outcomes:

Students who graduate from MMC will:

  • Demonstrate cultural awareness, an ability to understand the perspectives of others, and an informed commitment to social, political, and ethical responsibility. 
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, quantitative, communication, and analytical skills that support lifelong learning
  • Demonstrate an understanding of their discipline(s) and the ability to communicate and think across disciplinary boundaries
  • Demonstrate creativity as makers, collaborators, and problem-solvers capable of enacting meaningful change
  • Acquire the experience, skills, knowledge, confidence, and growth mindset necessary to achieve professional goals

Business Management Core: (36 credits)

BUS 100The Contemporary Workplace

3
BUS 210Marketing

3
ECO 210Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECO 213Principles of Microeconomics

3
ACCT 215Principles of Accounting I

3
ACCT 217Principles of Accounting II

3
BUS 224Statistics for Business

3
BUS 277The Legal Environment of Business

3
BUS 309Financial Management

3
BUS 316/PSYCH 316Organizational Behavior

3
IT 330Business Management and Information Technology

3
BUS 403Strategic Management

3

International Business Required courses: (9 credits)

ECO 317/IS 317International Economics

3
BUS 351/ECO 351 International Business

3
BUS 352International Marketing

3

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

BUS 223Introduction to Investments

3
BUS 225The Business of Fashion

3
ACCT 324 Intermediate Managerial Accounting

3
BUS 303Business Law II

3
BUS 306/COMM 306Advertising and Society

3
BUS 311Visual Merchandising

3
BUS 313Sales Management

3
BUS 321 Business and Society

3
BUS 327Retail Management

3
BUS 331Fashion Marketing and Branding

3
BUS 335Digital Marketing

3
BUS 345Marketing Research

3
BUS 357International Finance

3
BUS 378Consumer Behavior

3
ECO 375Money, Banking and Financial Markets

3

NOTE: International Business majors must pass MATH 113 with at least a C minus, or pass a higher -level math course.

NOTE: OPEN ELECTIVE credits 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.

 

For course descriptions please go to the appropriate Department.