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The International Business Program
The B.S.B in international business is focussed on private
sector organizations that engage in the import and export of goods and services. It
consists of 189 credit hours, including the completion of an internship, with an
international component, in a public or a private enterprise that utilizes skills acquired
in academic study. Most students will complete their internships during their junior or
senior year.
Admission Requirements
Students must comply with general College of Business and Administration (COBA)
requirements:
45 hours earned (including the following)
- Completion of ENG 101 and 102 with "C" or better.
- Completion of MTH 128 or 129 (or higher level math class),
with "C" or better.
- 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Program Structure
The program is structured to emphasize three areas of study, as well as pracical
work experience :
- Business: Students will attain an
understanding of all functional areas of international business: finance, accountancy,
marketing, management, economics and trade principles.
- Culture: Students will select a
concentration area for the liberal arts classes from a predetermined list. The goal is to
enrich their knowledge of one specific geographic region.
- Foreign Language: Students will acquire a
busines level competency. Language choice should correspond to the student's culture
concentration area.
- Internship: As a part of the program,
students are required to complete an international internship using the skills acquired in
the degree program. This may take place domestically or abroad. (Most students will
complete their internships during their junior or senior year.)
This interdisciplinary blend or language, business and
culture components typifies the most reputable programs of international
business domestically and globally. |