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International Business Major
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In today’s business world, the globalization of markets and production is more evident than ever. Global trade is growing at unprecedented speed and is affecting all businesses, even those focused on the domestic market. To be successful, managers must be aware of the importance of regional trade agreements and supra-national organizations, and the effect of foreign exchange systems and the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange. 

Students who major in international business develop an understanding of these important issues along with knowledge of the strategies used by multinational corporations and how to manage in a cross-cultural environment. 

Learning goals

After completing your BBA with a major in International Business, you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the impact of globalization on countries, businesses and their citizens.
  1. Explain the role of international organizations/agreements that affect business organizations including regional agreements, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, and the International Monetary Fund.
  1. Analyze the political, legal, economic, and /cultural environment of multinational organizations in order to develop competitive strategies in a global environment.
  1. Evaluate the impact of internationalization on company strategies and on the mode of entry chosen by a multinational organization.
  1. Apply your knowledge of cultural values to evaluate the implementation of alternative management techniques in different cultures.
  2. Design a marketing strategy for an international market (4Ps). Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of international finance that are deemed necessary to conduct financial transactions in today's global economy, including development and current status of international monetary system, foreign exchange exposure, global parity conditions,  forecasting FOREX, global capital budgeting, global cost of capital, and exports and/imports.

Degree requirements

  • 60 credits of lower division course work including business pre-core courses.
  • 60 credits of upper division course work, including business core courses, international business major courses, and upper division business electives.
  • International business major courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
International Business major courses
MAN 4633 Strategic Management in the Multinational Corporation
 
MAN 4600 International Management
 
MAN 4602 International Business
 
FIN 4604 International Financial Management
 
MAR 4156 International Marketing

PLAN OF STUDY

Traditional
Junior Year
Semester
Course
 
Credits
Done
FALL CGS 3300 Introduction to Information Systems
3
 
  COM 3110 Business and Professional Communication
3
 
  FIN 3403 Financial Management

3

 
  MAN 3025 Organization and Management
3
 
SPRING ECO 3202 Applied Macroeconomics
3
 
  FIN 4604 International Finance

3

 
  MAN 4602 International Business
3
 
  MAR 3023 Marketing Management
3
 
SUMMER MAR 4156 International Marketing

3

 
    Elective - Upper Division
3
 
Senior Year
Semester
Course
 
Credits
Done
FALL ACG 4215 / MAN 4633
International Accounting / Strategic Management of the MNC
3
 
  MAN 4600 International Management
3
 
  MAN 4xxx Elective - International Business
3
 
  QMB 3200 Applications of Quantitative Methods
3
 
SPRING BUL 4310 Legal Environment of Business
3
 
  MAN 4504 Operations Management
3
 
  MAN 4xxxx Elective - International Business
3
 
    Elective - Upper Division
3
 
SUMMER MAN 4722 Strategic Management
3
 
    Elective - Upper Division
3
 
         
* All prerequisites are strictly enforced by the College of Business Administration.
 
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