International Business
International business prepares you to be a culturally sensitive citizen in the global economy.
Preparing You For Success
International business courses show you how industries are connected across the world. In addition to learning foundational research and communication tools, you learn about differences in cultures, economies and politics that affect the global landscape. To complete the degree, you complete a yearlong research project for a local business or nonprofit organization. As part of the project, you analyze global market opportunities for a client, learn about its competitors and develop strategies to introduce the company’s products or services to a new market.
By the time you graduate, your experiences may include:
- A semester or short-term study abroad
- Courses in a foreign language
- A second major or minor within the Foster College of Business
- Professional development and networking through the Global Business Association and Global Ambassadors
Making Your Mark
International business majors are valued by banks, higher education and corporations with a global presence. Most IB majors seek employment with companies engaged in international business activities such as exporters and multinational companies. Other potential employers include banks, trading companies, research and consulting firms, transportation agencies, port authorities, international economic institutions and state or federal agencies. In recent years, almost all IB majors found jobs within six months of graduation.
Major Requirements
World Language - 12 hrs.
- For French, German or Spanish: 12 hours at 200 level or above, with 3 semesters in the same language.
- For Portuguese, Russian, Hindi or Mandarin: 12 hours at the 100 level or above, with all credits in a single language.
International Studies - 12 hrs.
- IS 103: Fundamentals of International Studies: Global Analysis - 3 hrs.
- IS 104: Introduction to International Studies: Area Analysis - 3 hrs.
- *Area Studies - 6 hrs.
- Africa: IS 340, IS 440, IS 448
- Asia: IS 182, IS 385
- East Asia: HIS 207, IB 204, IS 285, IS 318, IS 381
- Europe: IS 330, IS 331
- Globalization: IS 410, IS 475
- Latin America: HIS 125, IS 322, IS 323
- Middle East: HIS 206, IS 363
- Russia/CIS: HIS 208, IS 353, IS 355, IS 359
- South and Southeast Asia: IS 373
International Business - 15 hrs.
- IB 206: Introduction to International Business - 3 hrs.
- IB 302: Global Trade Management - 3 hrs.
- IB 323: International Financial Management - 3 hrs.
- IB 390: International Monetary Economics - 3 hrs
or *IB 391: International Trade - 3 hrs. - IB 446: Global Marketing Management - 3 hrs.
* An IS course used to satisfy the BCC World Cultures or Global Perspectives requirement may be counted toward the Area Studies requirement in International Business. Courses fulfilling the Area Studies requirement, other than those listed above, must be approved by the director of the International Business program.
Other Requirements
- A second major or minor in business - min 12 hrs.
- Study abroad - 3 hrs.
Students must also complete Foster College's business core.
Course Sequence
Sample program plan information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.
First Year - Fall Semester (16 hours)
- Foreign Language — 3
- MTH 114 Applied Finite Math — 3
- Core Elective — 6
- BUS 100 Contemporary Business — 3
- EHS 120 University Experience — 1
First Year - Spring Semester (15 hours)
- ATG 157 Accounting Principles-Financial — 3
- MIS 173 Info. Sys. and Bus. Apps. — 3
- Core Elective — 6
- Foreign Language — 3
Sophomore - Fall Semester (15 hours)
- Foreign Language — 3
- ATG 158 Accounting Principles-Managerial — 3
- ECO 221 Microeconomics — 3
- I S 103 Global Analysis — 3
- I B 206 Introduction to International Business — 3
Sophomore - Spring Semester (16 hours)
- ECO 222 Macroeconomics — 3
- MTG 315 Principles of Marketing — 3
- Foreign Language — 3
- Q M 262 Quantitative Analysis I — 3
- I S 104 Area Analysis — 3
- BUS 220 Career Planning — 1
Junior - Fall Semester (16 hours)
- I B 302 Global Trade Management — 3
- M L 250 Interpersonal Effectiveness — 2
- M L 350 Managing for Results in Organizations — 2
- FIN 322 Business Finance — 3
- ENG 306 Business Communication — 3
- Area Study — 3
Junior - Spring Semester (15 hours)
- I B 390/391 International Trade — 3
- BLW 342 Legal Environment of Business — 3
- M L 353 Ops. Mgt. in Orgs. or Q M 263 Quant. Analysis II or ECO 335 Managerial Economics— 3
- Minor/Second Major Courses — 6
Senior - Fall Semester (15 hours)
- I B 323 International Finance — 3
- I B 446 Global Trade Management — 3
- Minor/Second Major Courses — 6
- Core Course — 3
Senior - Spring Semester (16 hours)
- M L 452 Strategic Mgt. in Orgs. — 2
- BUS 400 Client Consulting Project — 2
- Electives — 6
- Writing Intensive Course — 3
- Area Study — 3