International Business Major

It is essential that the business administration student of today - the manager or entrepreneur of tomorrow - be fully aware of the truly global flavor of the modern business environment. No student graduating from this program can afford to be insulated from the significant impact that the 21st century global economy will have upon their lives and careers.

Business has "globalized" - from trade and commerce to law and finance, from multiculturalism and comparative business to management practices. Yet there is also the local dimension of globalization which stems from the emerging patterns and trends in business policies and practices that increasingly expose participants to situations where a cross-section of traditional functional areas are involved simultaneously.

The objective of this major is to offer students a business education specific to international applications; promote and encourage an international experience and provide ample opportunity to obtain critical international preparation through international courses in Business, Language and Economics. International Business students are strongly encouraged to gain international experience by participating in an approved Study Abroad program or international Study Tour.

Curriculum

International Business majors must complete BUS 401, Strategic Management for their Senior Capstone core requirement. Proficiency in a foreign language as a second language or through the third semester academic coursework is required.

International Business Courses (20 units)

Required (12 units)

• BUS - 350 International Business
• BUS - 452 The Manager in the Global Economy

Select one course from:

• BUS - 430 International Financial Management
• BUS - 461 International Marketing Management

Electives (select 8 units from the following)

• BUS - 345 Introduction to Sustainable Business
• BUS - 351 Japanese Business, Economy and Society
• BUS - 359/459 Special Topics - International Business
• BUS - 397 International Study Tour
• BUS - 406 Entrepreneurship/Business Plan Development
• BUS - 430 International Financial Management
• BUS - 451 Import/Export Management
• BUS - 461 International Marketing Management
• ECON - 370 International Economics
• ECON - 471 International Finance
• ECON - 477 International Political Economy
• Foreign Language, 3rd semester or higher