International Business Minor
The minor in International Business provides a background in basic business concepts unique to the international arena. The minor enrich student understanding of the financial, economic, political, and cultural elements that affect international business activities and provides knowledge of how companies manage international operations effectively on a global scale. Students with a minor in International Business develop skills that provide preparation for business, government, or non-profit careers that include international responsibilities.
PRE-MINOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
BU 402 | International Business | 3 |
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
MKT 436 | Marketing Globally | 3 |
EC 420 | International Economics | 3 |
Regional Course Elective | HI/POL 443, HI/POL 444, HI 424, HI/POL 324, HI/POL 344, or RE 365 | 3 |
300-400 Elective | approved by advisor | 3 |
Upon completion of the International Business minor, students will be able to:
Apply knowledge of the cultural and social issues in a business situation to recommend a marketing strategy that incorporates appropriate responses to cross-cultural differences.
Formulate appropriate integrated business strategies based on an evaluation of the economic policies of countries, regions, and international institutions.
Synthesize key cultural, political, and economic dynamics of a selected nation or region in developing solutions to business challenges.
Evaluate the ways in which adaptation and change are necessary to pivot in response to a rapidly-changing international business environment for a given country.