Requirements for the B.A. in International Business and Culture
(Credits as listed below, with Undergraduate Curriculum and credit requirements as set forth.)
1. International Perspective (22–23 credits)
- BA 101 International Business
- BA 232 International Environmental and Legal Issues for Business
- EC 350 International Economics
- AN 361 Social Change: Globalization and Culture
- BA 363 International Organizational Behavior
- BA 344 International Marketing or BA 349 Marketing: An International Experience
- BA 471 International Internship in Business and Culture
or ML 370 Career Internship in Modern Languages
2. Business Fundamentals (18 credits)
- BA 201 Financial Accounting
- BA 202 Managerial Accounting
- BA 340 Principles of Marketing
- BA 367 Operations Management
- BA 369 Management Information Systems
- BA 380 Principles of Finance
3. Two courses in Economics (6 credits)
- EC 210 Principles of Macroeconomics
- EC 211 Principles of Microeconomics
4. English (3-4 credits)
5. Language Proficiency (0–24 credits)
Advanced level proficiency in at least one modern language other than English, as measured by written or oral examination or completion of a minor in a Modern Language is required. Students who can demonstrate mastery of English and one additional language can waive this requirement.
6. Geographical/Cultural Area Studies (6–8 credits)
Two additional courses designed to provide insight into the culture of a specific geographic area. The courses are selected by the student and approved by the Department Chair. These courses may concurrently satisfy an Undergraduate Curriculum requirement.
7. Study Abroad
Students are required to spend a semester or year abroad. Students with extenuating circumstances should do a summer internship abroad or an ID181 International Experience course. If none of the aforementioned options are possible, the Dean with recommendation from the Department Chair may approve a domestic internship with a foreign-owned firm that does business in the United States or in an international division of a U.S. firm doing business internationally to satisfy this requirement.
8. Two courses in Mathematics (7–8 credits)
- MA 141 Elementary Statistics
- MA 143 Business Math
or MA 145 Quantitative Models for Decision Making
or MA 201/207 Calculus I/Applied Calculus I
9. Capstone Experience (6 credits)
- BA 471 Internship in Business Administration
- BA 495 Policy Formulation and Administration
10. Recommended Electives
- BA 362 Human Resources Administration
- PL 165 Occupational Ethics
- Courses that have a substantial international and/or cultural component.
