International Business, B.B.A.

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Description

Studying international business provides students an opportunity to learn and think about the world of business on a global scale. International business students learn necessary accounting, finance, supply chain, marketing, and management skills that prepare them to succeed in managing multinational corporations. In addition to managing multinational corporations, international business majors can help national firms expand into international markets.

What careers can this major prepare you for?

After graduating with an undergraduate degree, students may explore a career in one of many various areas. Careers typically include administrative roles in international companies, roles within government agencies focusing on trade, establishing international businesses and analyzing foreign investment. Some of the most popular international business positions are: Customs Broker, Economist, Federal and State Government positions (e.g., U.S. Dept. of Commerce), Financial Analyst/Controller, Foreign Currency Investment Advisor, Foreign Sales Representative, Global Brand Manager, HR Managers, Human Capitol Manager, Import/Export Agent. International Brand Specialist, International Business Development Manager, International Finance Specialist, International Foreign Policy Advisor, International Management Consultant, International Marketing Director, International Shipping Specialist, Management Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Marketing/Advertising Consultant, Public Relations Specialist, Supply Chain Manager, Trade and Customs Manager, Trade Compliance Manager, Trade Specialist, Translator.

What skills are developed within this major?

Skills international business students develop include: Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Global Outlook, International Negotiations, Knowledge of Customs and Cultures, Public Speaking, Quantitative Analysis Skills, Strategic Thinking.

Admission to Major

Major Declaration Standards

Completion of the required BBA lower core coursework with a final grade of C or better.

Pre-Business BBA Degree: BBA Major Declaration Course Requirements

Hours Required for Degree

Minimum hours required for degree: 120

Minimum hours required for major: 33 credit beyond the College of Business core requirements with a minimum grade of C in each course.

College Requirements

See college page for college requirements.

Major Requirements

International business majors must take 33 credit hours beyond the college core requirements in the following five components:

I. International Business Core Component

The INB major must take three courses in the INB Major Core - 9 credit hours.

Required courses

International Business Experience - Select one of the following:

Note(s):

MKT 321 should be taken early in the Junior year, as it serves as the prerequisite course for other INB courses and must be completed before fulfilling the International Business Experience.

INB 491 course is used to designate faculty-led, short-term study tours to various foreign destinations. A number of study tours are organized regularly throughout the year by the Department of Marketing directly. INB 491 may be cross-listed with other College-sponsored international study tours, subject to approval by the IB Program Director. Class meetings prior to the trip and a term project are required.

MKT 440 is a specially-arranged, study-abroad, field experience, currently conducted in England, which provides intensive business exposure to a target country. Students will conduct hands-on research, visit and interact with the business community in the target country, and prepare written reports on international marketing and business topics.

Choose any eight courses from the following list:

ECN 382 - International Economic Relations
FIN 465 - International Finance/Investmt
INB 488 - Multicultural Marketing
INB 493 - Special Topics in International Business
MGT 487 - International Management
MKT 461 - Global Mktg Strategy
OSM 425 - International Operations Management
BUS 360 - Accounting in International Business
Other Business 300/400-level elective approved by the IB Director

II. Language Component

Like all CSU students, INB majors are required to have competency in a language other than English. Two modern language courses are prerequisites for the INB major and are part of CSU’s General Education requirements. This requirement can be waived based on the following: (a) student’s foreign language studies of more than two years; or (b) demonstrated proficiency in student’s native language.

Honors Program

The College of Business - BBA Degree/Major Honors/Scholars Track Designation Program

Honors Student: Completion of 15 credit hours of the honors requirements
University Scholars Student: Completion of 12 credit hours of the honors requirements listed.

The Honors and Scholars requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree program and associated majors focuses on three areas: graduate coursework, selected high-level experiences in specific business courses and areas, and preparing for the current jobs and careers of today and tomorrow.

Business Honors Level I Requirement (9 Credit Hours)

The student will complete this requirement with business graduate 500 level courses and satisfy business BBA major or BBA Divisional Upper Core requirements. The student has the option to select concentration A or B.

Student will work with assigned College of Business professional advisor requiring these course selections.

Note: 500 level business graduate coursework does not satisfy College of Business degree completion requirements for business graduate programs.

Concentration A

Complete nine credit hours of 500 level graduate business courses to satisfy required BBA major requirements.

Concentration B

Complete three or six credit hours of 500 level graduate business courses to satisfy required BBA major requirements.
Complete three or six credit hours of the following 500-level graduate business courses FIN 501 for FIN 351 or MKT 501 for MKT 301 , which will satisfy one BBA Divisional Upper Core requirement course.

Business Honors Level II Requirement (6 Credit Hours)

The student will complete two of the four courses as an Honors Contract# course to satisfy this requirement. In addition, this requirement selection will satisfy business BBA major or BBA Divisional Upper Core requirements.

MGT 465 - Management Strategy & Policy
BUS 351 - Business, Society, & Government
Business Internship based on specific major with no honors designation. Student must seek approval by the Department Chair or College of Business Administrator*
Honors Thesis - Student must seek approval by the Department Chair

# This is done in collaboration among the undergraduate business advisor, the business faculty honor advisor, honors advisor, and the course instructor. Students must reach out to the course instructor before the start of the semester to agree on an additional project, which may be more creative and/or experience-based than the rest of the coursework. Students will then record the agreement through the Honors Contract agreement form: https://honors.csuohio.edu/current-students/forms-3

* The Business Internship course can be completed twice to satisfy this honors track requirement with the completion of two different approved internship experiences.

The student would enroll for the first approved internship experience using the internship course associated with the student’s specific BBA major.
The student would enroll for the second approved internship experience using the College of Business general internship course BUS 490 .

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