~International Business Major~
Learning Objectives
SFASU MMIB International Business Course Offering Information

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Major

Each international business major must complete the requirements for the BBA degree. In addition, students must complete the courses in each of the following four sections as specified:

Required Courses--Part A: Foundational Courses for the Major. 15 hours as follows:

Course

Each of:

GEO 230, MGT 422, MKT 452, PSC 332,

Plus one of:

ECO 480, FIN 358, FIN 433

Required Courses--Part B: Specialized Region/Country Courses. Six hours (two courses) from the following list:

Course

GEO 365, GEO 450, HIS 312, HIS 313, HIS 320, HIS 332, HIS 333, HIS 342, HIS 352, HIS 412, HIS 413, HIS 416 HIS 461, LAS 300, LAS 450, PSC 304

Required Courses--Part C: Cultural and General International Topics. Three hours (one course) from the following list:

Course

ANT 231, BLW 437, HIS 303, HIS 321, HMS 230, HMS 403, PSC 308, PSC 441, SPA 320

A Special Problems course (ACC 475, ECO 475, FIN 475, GBU 475, MGT 475, MKT 475, etc.) or Internship course (ACC 485, ECO 485, FIN 485, GBU 485, MGT 476, MKT 486, etc.) may be counted toward this section if the course is "international" in nature (conducted at least partly overseas or at least partly dealing with international business) and is approved by the Chair, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business. These are available every semester but require special permission.

Required Courses Part D: Language Requirement. Three hours minimum as follows:

Each international business major must complete at least three hours of college credit in a foreign language (a spoken and written language other than English) at a level equivalent to Spanish 232 or SPA 235* or higher. High school credit, even in a non-English speaking country, is not acceptable. Depending on entering skill level, students may have to begin with 131, 132, or 231 for a total of up to 14 hours over four semesters (courses other than 232/235 may count as electives or toward a minor or major in the language). Other languages are acceptable as are placement test results, so long as the student receives college credit at the appropriate level.

*Prior to fall 2002, SPA and FRE 235 were numbered 209.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR

The International Business major provides students with a broad-based business management education with an international perspective, focusing on a general understanding of the economic, political, historical, geographical, and cultural factors that affect international business opportunities, strategies, policies, and practices.  The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to cover the international business environment so that its effects on business opportunities and problems are clearly understood.

The International Business major prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions with business and government.  Students find career opportunities with business firms involved with international trade or with controlling interests in foreign production and marketing facilities.  Various government agencies--state, national, and international--also offer numerous career opportunities for the major.

While students may vary in their specific interests in terms of countries, regions, and foreign languages, they are expected to possess the following:

• An appreciation and understanding of global opportunities and potential problems as they relate to cultural , social, economic, political, and technological environmental factors. This objective is fulfilled by successful completion of:

                GEO 230--Cultural Geography,

                MKT 452--International Marketing,

                MGT 422--International Management,

                PSC 332--International Politics,

                International economics or finance (one of ECO 480, FIN 358, FIN 433),

                and,

                A course from part C of the major (See above),

             

• An understanding of business management strategies, policies, and practices aimed to take advantage of the available international opportunities and to overcome potential problems. This objective is fulfilled by successful completion of:

MKT 452--International Marketing

MGT 422--International Management, and

International economics or finance (one of ECO 480, FIN 358, FIN 433)

and,

BBA field of study and foundation courses (See General Bulletin)

• In-depth understanding of a specific foreign region (or regions) in terms of history, politics, resources, culture, etc. This objective is fulfilled by successful completion of a course from part B of the Major (See above).

• Proficiency in at least one foreign language beyond the "elementary" college level. This objective is fulfilled by successful completion of at least one foreign language course at an intermediate or higher level.

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