Business Administration BS, International Business Emphasis
National markets are becoming increasingly integrated. The study of international business focuses on understanding the forces behind this globalization of markets and production.
General Education Requirements
Students must meet the university general education requirements. Some courses required for the degree may also satisfy certain general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Foundations | ||
| ACCTNG 2400 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCTNG 2410 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS AD 2900 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ENT 2100 | Applications of Entrepreneurship ((BS Accounting and BS Business Administration majors only)) | 3 |
| INFSYS 1800 | Computers and Information Systems | 3 |
| or INFSYS 2800 | Information Systems Concepts and Applications | |
| FINANCE 2500 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2600 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 2612 | Professional Skills Development | 3 |
| MKTG 2700 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| SCMA 2300 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| SCMA 2301 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Global Awareness
Two global awareness courses selected from an approved list maintained in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising in the Ed G. Smith College of Business. Some global awareness courses may also satisfy major, emphasis, or electives requirements.
Exit Survey/Learning Assessment Requirement
Seniors must complete an exit survey on student experiences and learning assessments during their last term prior to graduation. This course is not-for-credit and is taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 4220 | Undergraduate Exit Survey | 0 |
Emphasis Area Requirements
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INTL BUS 3280/FINANCE 3583 | The Law of International Business Transactions | 3 |
| INTL BUS/FINANCE 3580 | International Corporate Finance | 3 |
| INTL BUS/MGMT 3680 | International Management | 3 |
| INTL BUS/MKTG 3780 | International Marketing | 3 |
| INTL BUS/SCMA 4381 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| International Business Electives | 6 | |
| Any 3000-level or above courses from International Business (INTL BUS) | ||
| Business Electives | 6 | |
| Any 3000-level or above courses from INTL BUS or other business subjects | ||
| MGMT 4219 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
See Ed G. Smith College of Business Advising Office for a list of recommended electives. Honors College courses with College of Business Global Awareness designation can count as an International Business elective. Course substitutions can be made with the approval of the Program Coordinator or Dean’s Office.
Students must complete one of the following International Experience Requirements:
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INTL BUS 4280 | International Business Experience | 0 |
- Study abroad for three or more credits hours. International students in the IB Emphasis will meet their International Experience requirement through their study in the United States.
- Complete an international internship approved by the International Business Institute (maximum of 3 credit hours).
- Complete a minimum of one-year international experience within 5 years of entering the program in any of the following areas: Peace Corps, volunteer work with an organization, an international posting by a company or government agency and/or approved, significant international experience. Documentation is required for approval.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Articulate and apply foundational knowledge associated with core business disciplines (accounting, finance, supply chain management, marketing, information technology, and management). (Functional Business Knowledge)
- (a) Identify business problems and opportunities, (b) analyze relevant strategic, tactical, and operational options through qualitative and quantitative methods in order to (c) make recommendations and provide the rationale behind decisions. (Decision Making Skills)
- Identify and evaluate global business factors, including the opportunities, constraints and risks of operating across various country environments. (Global Orientation)
- Identify legal/ethical issues, assess impact, and decide on a socially responsible course of action. (Ethical Orientation)
- Students will be able to effectively communicate business issues, analyses and recommendations in written and oral presentations to stakeholders. (Business Communication Skills)
- Develop technological and quantitative skills, including those associated with statistics, data visualization and analysis, project management, social media, and those commensurate with their business specialization. (Technological Skills)
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills to collaborate within diverse teams, effectively engage with stakeholders in a professional manner, and develop leadership skills. (Interpersonal Skills)
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Analyze cultural differences and environmental factors in relation to global strategies.
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Evaluate political, legal, and ethical issues across different country markets.
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Assess alternative strategic options such as global market entry and make specific recommendations.
Sample Four Year Plan
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 1100 | 3 | ACCTNG 2400 | 3 |
| INFSYS 1800 | 3 | BUS AD 1107 | 3 |
| MATH 1030 | 3 | FGN LANG 2100 | 3 |
| CORE - American History & Government | 3 | CORE - Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| EXPLORE – Humanities & Fine Arts/Global Perspectives Course | 3 | EXPLORE – Mathematics and Life/Natural Sciences | 3 |
| INTDSC 10031 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ACCTNG 2410 | 3 | FINANCE 2500 | 3 |
| BUS AD 2900 | 3 | MGMT 2600 | 3 |
| ENT 2100 | 3 | MGMT 2612 | 3 |
| SCMA 2300 | 3 | MKTG 2700 | 3 |
| EXPLORE - Mathematics and Life/Natural Sciences | 3 | SCMA 2301 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 3120 | 3 | INTL BUS 3580 | 3 |
| INTL BUS 3280 | 3 | INTL BUS 3780 | 3 |
| INTL BUS 3780 | 3 | INTL BUS elective | 3 |
| INTL BUS elective | 3 | Elective or minor | 3 |
| Elective or minor | 3 | Elective or minor | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| INTL BUS 4381 | 3 | MGMT 4219 & MGMT 4220 | 3 |
| Elective or minor | 3 | Elective or minor | 3 |
| Elective or minor | 3 | Elective or minor | 3 |
| Upper Division Business elective | 3 | Elective or minor | 3 |
| Upper Division Business elective | 3 | Elective or minor | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||