Business Administration, International Business, BS
Program Description
A major in international business is intended to develop a student’s ability to meet the challenges of the global business environment. In addition to providing the fundamental foundations of all business functional areas, the major teaches the student to identify and develop appropriate solutions to situations that are unique to conducting business in the global environment. The international business major provides the student with an understanding of international business by providing upper-level courses in international economics, international marketing, cultural differences, politics and foreign languages. Students will also participate in an approved international experience which will involve either study abroad, work experiences, or internships.
Program Learning Outcomes
- International Business Knowledge – Apply international business knowledge in the areas of management, marketing, economics, and business law.
- Cultural Systems – Analyze how cultural, economic, geographical and political paradigms impact ethical issues in various international business decision processes.
- Synthesis – Evaluate nature, significance and context of managerial activities as undertaken by leadership in various organizations in international business contexts.
- Critical Thinking – Work in teams, use critical thinking to analyze and solve problems and effectively communicate legal issues pertaining to international business law and international business operations.
- International Marketing, Culture and Communication – Function effectively in situations characterized by cultural diversity. This includes awareness of own cultural intelligence and awareness of the cultural intelligence of others.
- Business Knowledge – Apply knowledge of business core subjects.
- Professional Skills – Apply skills in research, communications and critical thinking.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Common Professional Component | ||
| ACTG 132 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| ACTG 133 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 |
| BUSN 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 211 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUSN 231 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 350 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 403 | Business, Government & Society | 3 |
| BUSN 466 | Business Policy | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles Microeconomics | 3 |
| FINC 341 | Managerial Finance | 4 |
| MGMT 280 | Intro Management Info Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 360 | Management Concepts & Apps | 3 |
| MGMT 371 | Operations/Business Analytics | 3 |
| MRKT 281 | Marketing Principles/ Strategy | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BUSN 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| ECON 408 | International Economics | 3 |
| INTB 289 | Competing-Global Marketplace | 3 |
| INTB 375 | International Business Law | 3 |
| INTB 420 | International Comparative Mgmt | 3 |
| INTB 486 | International Marketing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Select one of the following International Experience courses: | 3 | |
| Internship in (Select one of the following International Experience) | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
| Regional Electives | 3-4 | |
| Language Electives | 8 | |
| Free Electives 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 81-82 | |
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Free Electives to reach 124 credits
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.