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International Business, B.S.


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The international business major is an interdisciplinary area that integrates five areas of study from a global perspective: business, modern languages, history, politics and culture. Graduates may be employed by domestic firms operating internationally, by multinational firms doing business in the United States, by state or federal agencies involved with international trade and economic development, or by international organizations (United Nations, World Bank, etc.). Increasingly, even domestic firms are seeking International Business graduates for their business, language and multi-disciplinary skills. Students interested in graduate study may pursue the M.B.A., an M.S. degree in international business, an M.S. degree in international relations and/or the J.D. degree.

B.S. Requirements:


Language Requirement and additional electives: 12 hours, composed as follows:


  1. 3-6 credit hours of modern language study over and above the College requirement, with a minimum of three credit hours at the MCL 201 level or higher. The appropriate placement level is determined by the MCL faculty. Exceptional cases may appeal to MCL faculty for special consideration.
  2. An additional 0-9 credit hours of electives (to reach a total of 12 credit hours) from additional foreign language study (recommended) or from coursework selected from the list of enrichment courses above.

Additional Requirements for a B.S. Degree:


Typical Course Sequence


Assumes the students has the necessary prerequisites.

  FALL WINTER SPRING
FIRST YEAR:  
SECOND YEAR:
THIRD YEAR:
  • Study Abroad
     
FOURTH YEAR:  

 

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