International Business Major Requirements
Business Administration
(15 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| International Business Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Global Supply Chain Mgt. | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Independent Research and Study | ||
| Business Process Design for a Global Economy | ||
| Internatl Trade and Investment | ||
| Comparative Economic Systems | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| International Finance | ||
| International Management | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| International Advertising | ||
| Business of Global Sport | ||
| Experiential Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Global Business Internship | ||
| International Business Tour | ||
| Nature's Business | ||
| Emerging Nations Study Tour | ||
| Independent Research and Study | ||
| International Business Tour | ||
| Global Encounters 2 | ||
| The Arts Abroad | ||
| Model United Nations | ||
| Global Liberal Arts Requirement | 3 | |
| Select one course (3 credits) from the list of approved global arts electives below. Global Liberal Arts electives include courses in the humanities, social sciences, and foreign languages. | ||
| Chinese Culture and Civilization | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Global Film History: Origins to 1960 | ||
| Global Film History: 1961 to Present | ||
| Global Literature | ||
| Global Film History: Origins to 1960 | ||
| Global Film History: 1961 to Present | ||
| Understanding Global Relations | ||
| Politics of the Global Economy | ||
| The Student Global Village | ||
| Ethnographic Film | ||
| Global Political Film | ||
| Global Health and Human Rights | ||
| Europe Since 1715 | ||
| Women in Europe from Antiquity to the French Revolution | ||
| 20th-Century Europe | ||
| Global Encounters 2 | ||
| Masterworks of Western Literature I | ||
| Masterworks of Western Literature II | ||
| World Music | ||
| Asian Philosophy | ||
| Global Politics | ||
| Comparative Political Systems | ||
| Comparative Environmental Policy | ||
| Politics of the Developing World | ||
| Spanish Culture & Civilization | ||
| Latin American Cultures | ||
| Any foreign language elective | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
A semester-long study abroad program may be used to count toward this requirement.
- 2
International Business majors can use IND 210 to fulfill the Experiential Elective requirement or the Global Liberal Arts requirement but not both.
Courses and Descriptions
BUS 375 International Business Law 3 Credits
This course considers the impact of international organizations and treaties on global business and examines the various methods of international dispute resolution. Important legal and ethical issues related to conducting business overseas are discussed including the topics of labor and employment rights, environmental law, and intellectual property.
Prerequisite(s): 54 credits.
CIS 375 Business Process Design for a Global Economy 3 Credits
The course is aimed at generating a comprehensive understanding of the emergent domain of global business process outsourcing. Variously referred to as knowledge process outsourcing, IT-enabled services outsourcing, and business services outsourcing, the industry has seen enormous growth over the last decade and continues to grow. India commands the single largest share of this market but South Africa, Eastern Europe, Philippines, Morocco and Egypt have all emerged as other contenders in this global sector. The course is divided into four modules: the political economy of global outsourcing, process modeling, outsourcing management, and industry analysis. Please note: Students will not receive credit for both CIS 375 and GSC 375.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
ECO 305 Internatl Trade and Investment 3 Credits
Studies the theory, institutions, and structures underlying the international flow of trade and investment. Topics are: the theory of international trade; balance of payment analysis; the international monetary system; adjustment to balance of payment disequilibrium; regional economic integration; the economic effects of trade restrictions; and trade and foreign investment problems of developing nations.
ECO 315 Comparative Economic Systems 3 Credits
Provides a conceptual framework for classifying and comparing economic systems. Presents theory of the capitalist market economy and case studies of the U.S., Japanese, French, and Swedish economies. Examines theory of the centrally planned economy, its transition, and case studies of the Soviet and its successor states, Chinese, and East European economies. Case studies are necessarily limited, concentrating on selected topics, such as transition strategies, industrial policy, etc.
ENT 375 International Entrepreneurship 3 Credits
Students will learn how new or small ventures enter international markets. Requirements include developing a case about starting or running a venture in a single country of the student’s choice.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 and junior standing.
FIN 308 International Finance 3 Credits
Financial management in the international environment. Topics include balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, arbitrage, hedging of currency risk, country risk management, and the evaluation of foreign investment opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 220.
GSC 115 Introduction to Global Supply Chain Mgt. 3 Credits
This course introduces students to components of global supply chains and issues of managing the global supply chain. It is designed as a survey course to give first or second year business students a general view of supply chain management at both domestic and international levels, as well as familiarize them with basic concepts and major challenges of supply chain management. Delivery of course material will include lectures and guest speakers from industry, and in-class logistics mini cases.
MGT 375 International Management 3 Credits
This course explores the ways in which culture impacts management practices and organizational behavior and dynamics. Topics include cross cultural communication, expatriate selection and training, leading and motivating cross cultural teams, developing organizational strategies to compete in a global market place, international business ethics, and current topics.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 201.
MKT 330 International Marketing 3 Credits
This course examines the global marketplace and the complexities of its environmental influences, and necessary adaptations in formulating the strategies for product, pricing, promotion, channel and supply chain management.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 200; 30 credits completed.
MKT 369 International Advertising 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the general landscape of international advertising with emphasis on understanding the opportunities and challenges entailed in international advertising management. The course will cover the subject from three aspects, including the international advertising environment, the international advertising industry, and international advertising strategies.
Prerequisite: MKT 200; 30 credits completed.
SPT 320 Business of Global Sport 3 Credits
The course explores the diverse challenges and issues facing the managers of sport enterprises in the context of the global marketplace. Issues of governance, cross-cultural interactions and business activities will be examined as they relate to modern sport at the international level. By evaluating case studies and examining current issues in the field, students will gain an understanding of the relationships and responsibilities associated with being a business professional in the global sport industry.