Interdisciplinary Program

The International Business major prepares undergraduate business students for entry-level careers in international business fields through a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum that combines theoretical and practical international business study with course work in the liberal arts, including foreign language and area studies. Program objectives for the B.B.A. in International Business are: (a) to obtain knowledge of the cultural, global, and ethical environment of business; (b) to appreciate the impact of business decisions on society; (c) to understand the role of information technology and proficiency in relevant computer applications; (d) to possess the ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines to define problems and research solutions; (e) to possess critical thinking and decision-making skills essential to solving business problems; (f) to obtain effective oral and written communication skills; (g) the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment and the foundation knowledge in each functional area of business; (h) a solid background in the business issues, challenges, and opportunities in international business.

For further information concerning this program, contact the International Business advisor (Wang Center), or The Fogelman College of Business and Economics Advising Office.

International Business Major (B.B.A.)

A. University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note that MATH 1830 or 1910 (Mathematics requirement) and ECON 2110 and 2120 (Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement) are specified for the B.B.A. degree.

B. College and Degree (B.B.A.) Requirements (42 hours)

Lower Division Business Core Curriculum (15 hours)

No grade below “C” and 2.25 GPA (2.5 for accounting majors) in MATH 1830 or 1910, ECON 2110, ECON 2120 and the following lower division courses

ACCT 2010 Fundamentals of Accounting I (3)

ACCT 2020 Fundamentals of Accounting II (3)

ISDS 2710 Business Statistics (3)

MIS 2749 Introduction to Business Microcomputer Applications (3)

MIS 2755 Introduction to Management Information Systems (3)

Upper Division Business Core Curriculum (27 hours)

No grade below "C" and 2.25 GPA in the following courses:

ACCT 3130 Legal, Social, and Political Environment of Business (3)

FIR 3410 Business Finance (3)

MGMT 3110 Organization and Management (3)

MGMT 4710 Strategic Management (3) (Enrollment usually limited to graduating seniors)

MKTG 3010 Principles of Marketing (3)

MGMT 3510 Business Communication (3)

ISDS 3510 Production and Operations Management (3)

ISDS 3711 Analytical Tools for Business Decisions (3)

Choose One:

MGMT 4810 International Management (3); MKTG 4530 International Marketing (3); ECON 4350 International Economics (3); FIR 4550 International Finance (3); MGMT 4510 International Business Communication and Negotiation (3); MKTG 4570 Global Transportation, Tourism and Electronic Commerce (3); HPRM 4400 International Hospitality (3); MIS 4310 Global Information Technology (3); ECON 4351 International Monetary Economics: Theory and Policy (3); one course from FIR 4110-4119 (3) when the topic pertains to international business and has been approved in advance by the department chair.

Transfer students are referred to the section Transfer Credit in the College of Business and Economics description.

C. The Major (21-27 hours)

No grade below "C" and a minimum 2.25 GPA in the major.

Foreign Language: 6 semester hours in one modern foreign language at or above the 2000 level or equivalent.

A minimum of 15 semester hours from the following: BA 4911, ECON 4350, 4351; FIR 3720, 4440, 4550; HPRM 4400; ISDS 4510, 4511; MGMT 4510, 4810; MKTG 3610, 4080, 4470, 4530.

D. Electives (10-16 hours)

Lower division or upper division courses to bring the total of hours earned to 120. See International Business advisor for recommended electives in global and area studies.

International Business Minor

For students whose major is in another department in The Fogelman College of Business and Economics: 12 hours from the following courses with the approval of the International Business advisor: ECON 4350, 4351; FIR 3720, 4400, 4550; HPRM 4400; ISDS 4510, 4511; MGMT 4510, 4810; MKTG 3610, 4080, 4470, 4530.

For students whose major is in another college of the University: The student will take a minimum of 18 hours in The Fogelman College of Business and Economics, at least 9 hours of which must be chosen from the following: ECON 4350, 4351; FIR 3720, 4440, 4550; HPRM 4400; ISDS 4510, 4511; MGMT 4510, 4810; MKTG 3610, 4080, 4470, 4530; ECON 4350 (ECON 2120); ECON 4351 (ECON 2110); FIR 3720 (FIR 3410), FIR 4440 (3410), FIR 4550 (FIR 3410); ISDS 4510 (MGMT 3110, ISDS 3510, MKTG 3610); MGMT 4510 (MGMT 3510); MGMT 4810 (MGMT 3110, 3510); MKTG 4080 (ISDS 3711, MKTG 3010), MKTG 4530 (MKTG 3010). The necessary prerequisites for the above courses are in parentheses.

Pre-Professional Business Administration Minor

The Fogelman College of Business and Economics offers a pre-professional minor (30 hours) for students whose major is in another college of the University. Requirements are as follows: ACCT 2010, 2020, 3130; ECON 2110, 2120; ISDS 2710, MIS 2749; FIR 3410; MGMT 3110; MKTG 3010. Accounting, economics, and junior standing are prerequisites for 3000 level courses.

Typical 4-Year International Business Sequence:

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement