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2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Business, B.S.


The international business major’s vision is to prepare students to become global business experts with cutting-edge expertise and knowledge for successful careers in international business. Our mission is to provide students with a unique curriculum in combination with applied skills and a focus on the European Union marketplace as the largest trade partner of the U.S.

International Dimension Course Requirements


In order to insure that School of Business graduates have taken coursework focusing on the global business environment, all business majors are required to take at least one of the following courses:

This requirement is waived for students who have had a studyabroad experience for which the student earned 3 or more college-level credit hours.

Program Requirements


In addition to satisfying the University Core Curriculum and Business Core requirements, international business majors must complete the following:

Elective Courses


A total of four additional courses must be completed.

Language Requirement


International Business majors are required to have competency in a language other than English. Students who are native speakers of English may fulfill the language competency requirement of the International Business Major through one of the following methods:

  1. Placement at a 201 level course in a foreign language
  2. Completing an International Studies Program (RWU or abroad) including:
    1. Two language courses at any level
    2. Three courses in areas such as Culture and Civilization, Art, History, Political Science, Dance, Music, Film, and other courses in Liberal Arts related to the country of the selected language