International Business, BBA (0513)

University Core

To Satisfy University Core Area: Social Science

ECO 201 - Basic Microeconomic Analysis Credits: 3
ECO 202 - Basic Macroeconomics Analysis Credits: 3

To Satisfy University Core Area: STEM

MTH 132 - Function Analysis for Business Credits: 3
OR
MTH 134 - Business Calculus Credits: 3
OR
MTH 200 - Applications of Foundational Mathematics Credits: 4
OR
MTH 231 - Calculus 1 Credits: 4

Business Degree Core

All students graduating from the LaPenta School of Business must complete the following business degree core requirements:

BUS 100 - Business Essentials and Career Readiness Credits: 3
BUS 130 - The Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
BUS 150 - Introduction to Information Systems Credits: 3
BUS 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 203 - Professional Skills 1 Credits: 1
BUS 210 - Statistics Credits: 3
BUS 220 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
BUS 230 - Principles of Finance Credits: 3
BUS 240 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 303 - Professional Skills 2 Credits: 1
BUS 320 - Operations Management Analytics Credits: 3
BUS 403 - Excel for Business Credits: 1
BUS 410 - The Role of Business in Contemporary American Society Credits: 3
BUS 470 - Business Policy and Strategy Credits: 3

Foreign Language Requirement

All students majoring in international business must demonstrate second language proficiency in a language other than English. This can be satisfied by three semesters of foreign language coursework or a proficiency exam.

Major Requirements

Students who choose to major in international business must complete the following:

A. Major Courses

Common International Business Courses

FIN 333 - Global Finance Credits: 3
MKT 414 - International Marketing Credits: 3
MNG 414 - International Management Credits: 3
Students must take a 3-credit study abroad course when offered in any business discipline. International students may substitute an additional international business course for this requirement.

Three of the following (9 credits):

BEC 325 - Dimensions of International Business Credits: 3
FIN 436 - International Financial Management Credits: 3
FIN 437 - International Financial Markets and Banking Credits: 3
MKT 350 - Global Fashion Marketing Credits: 3
MKT 360 - Global Entertainment Marketing Credits: 3
MKT 385 - Sustainable Marketing Credits: 3
MKT 416 - International Advertising Credits: 3
MNG 415 - International Human Resource Management Credits: 3
Students may take one of the following internship courses in any business discipline so long as the advisor approves it as relevant to international business:
ACC 465 - Accounting Internship Credits: 3
ENT 401 - Entrepreneurial Internship Credits: 3
FIN 465 - Internship in Finance Credits: 3
MKT 465 - Marketing Internship Credits: 3
MNG 465 - Management Internship Credits: 3

Note:

In addition, students may choose either directed learning through independent study or participation in internationally-based internships in the field of finance, management or marketing. Contact the individual departments for more information about these courses.

B. Minor Requirement

The program in international business requires the student to pursue a business minor. A second business major is encouraged, when possible.