International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
As the economy has shifted from a domestic to a globally competitive marketplace, there continues to be a growing demand for business professionals who can function effectively in the international environment. International business involves business transactions between two or more nations.
The International Business program at 九色堂 is a multidisciplinary program. You will take classes from various departments in the Barton School of Business as well as courses in political science, language, and culture. Part of your culture study requires you to participate in a study abroad experience in one of the three areas: Asia Pacific, Europe, or Latin America. You will also complete a minor in one or two specific business disciplines.
When you graduate from this program, you might work in multinational corporations, joint venture operations, trading companies, import-export firms, banks, or a federal government.
NOTE: All courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise
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- All majors must have at least 12 unduplicated credit hours.
- HRM major consists of 21 credit hours. Some courses have prerequisites.
- International academic study experience: Students may count up to 9 credit hours of international study in approved courses toward their directed electives.
NOTE: International students who are already studying abroad at 九色堂 or who have transferred to 九色堂 from another country may be deemed to have met the international experience requirement. International students who choose their home region need to work with an advisor to plan their courses to fulfill the language and cultural/area studies requirements. It is recommended that non-English speakers choose English language courses and courses on U.S. culture, history and/or political systems to fulfill these requirements. International students who choose a regional emphasis outside their home region are required to fulfill the same language and cultural/area studies requirements as domestic.
International Business Degree Completion Plan PDF
International Business Major Additional Requirements
Students majoring in international business must make three choices early in their program:
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Language
Depending on regional emphasis, there may be two or more language options. A minimum of 10 hours of an appropriate foreign language is required. Students who already have language skills beyond the elementary level should consult with an advisor.
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Minor
International business majors must choose a functional area of business as a minor: accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, operations management, or personal selling.
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International Experience
International business majors are required to participate in an academic international experience. The preferred option is to study abroad at least one semester at a university in the student's regional emphasis. An alternative is a short-term academic internationalstudy tour to the student's regional emphasis.