International

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.

Program Objectives

The International Business major prepares students to enter the international business arena of the 21st century. 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.

International Business Curriculum (20 units)

Curriculum Planner for International Business

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Business Core Capstone (required):

• BUS - 401 Strategic Management

Proficiency in a foreign language is required. Proficiency can be fulfilled by either demonstrating prior proficiency in a second language or through completion of at least the third semester of academic coursework in a foreign language.

Required Courses (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 (8 units)

• BUS - 345 Sustainable Business

• BUS - 359 Special Topics - International

• BUS - 397 Study Tour - International

• BUS - 406 Entrepreneurship/Business Plan Development

• BUS - 451 Import Export Management

• BUS - 459 Special Topics - International

• Foreign Language - 3 rd or 4 th semester (4 units max)

• Other Upper Division International courses from Politics, Economics, Asian Studies - faculty advisor approval needed.

Teaching Area Full-Time Faculty

• Bill Murray
• Peggy Takahashi

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