+ International Business
Department
of Management
3018 Business Administration, 419-372-2946
Purpose
The international business specialization offers an internationally
focused curriculum that is appropriate for careers in an increasingly
global economy. Students are prepared for careers in multinational
enterprises, smaller firms operating across borders, consulting
firms that serve international companies, and public and nonprofit
organizations that require an in-depth understanding of international
business principles and practices.
Students gain
knowledge of business disciplines from an international perspective
and develop the following: ability to identify and analyze environmental
and organizational factors that influence firms' international
operations and strategy, ability to analyze and manage complex
situations that arise in a global business environment, and cross-cultural
understanding and sensitivity.
BSBA general
degree requirements
Students completing the international business specialization
must complete University,
general degree, pre-professional
and professional requirements
for the BSBA degree, including admission
to the BSBA program.
International
Business specialization requirements (24 hours)
Students take a comprehensive curriculum that includes international
courses in business disciplines; foreign language; area studies
and/or political economy; and a capstone course in management
of international operations. Students may also earn academic credit
through an approved education abroad program.
Students complete
at least the intermediate level of a foreign language (may also
be counted toward general education requirements). Students who
take the elementary-level courses in a foreign language (numbered
101 and 102) may count those credit hours toward non-business
or free electives.
- Foreign
language courses numbered 201 and 202 (may be counted toward
general education requirements)
- Grade of
"C" or better in:
- ECON
351
- Two
courses from: FIN 410, LEGS 406, MKT 455
- Six
credit hours from an approved list of elective courses
- BA
440 (fourth year only)
Contact the
department or college office for a list of approved elective courses.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student's
adviser. Students are also encouraged to take additional courses
in or complete a second BSBA specialization and/or a foreign language
minor.
