International Business
Co-Directors: Ihsen Ketata Aref and Vahideh Abaeian
The minor in international business is designed to educate students in a broad range of management and business skills in a global context. Open to all undergraduate students, the program integrates coursework in international business, language, and social sciences to provide a comprehensive understanding of the economic, political, and legal systems, cultural dimensions, and ethical and sustainable considerations of global business. Students develop language and communication skills alongside business competencies to navigate and lead responsibly in the international marketplace. To enhance their global business acumen, students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs or international internships.
Requirements for the Minor
Students must complete the following requirements for a minor in international business:
Foreign Language
- One course from ARAB 23, CHIN 23, FREN 100, GERM 100, ITAL 100, JAPN 23, SPAN 23
- Students who believe they already have the required language competency must demonstrate it by completing one of the courses listed above (or a more advanced 100— or 101-level course). Other languages do not qualify.
Business Fundamentals
- BUSN 70 (or BUSN 170); ACTG 11 (business majors) or ACTG 11A (non-business majors); ECON 1, 2, 3; MGMT 80, and MGMT 136 (or MGMT 6)
International Business
- Two upper-division courses from FNCE 151; MGMT 110, 170, 177; MKTG 178; ECON 181, 182, 184.
- Note that some courses may require prerequisites and are offered only once a year.
Recommended (but not required)
- Completion of advanced language courses
- Participation in study abroad programs; approved equivalent courses taken abroad may fulfill the minor's requirements.
- Internship related to an international business career.
- Additional coursework in economic development, modern history, and politics of selected world regions.