International Business, B.S.

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in International Business produces graduates ready to assist companies with their international operations. Degree skills sets include import/export management, international marketing, international finance, cross-cultural communications, business-level proficiency in a foreign language, international management, analytical thinking, and problem solving. Practical knowledge is gained by requiring each graduate to take at least one professional industry certification exam (business language proficiency exams, CGBP, etc.). Students will also be provided multiple opportunities to interact and network with industry partners on in-class projects and internships. Graduates will be prepared to enter the job market in a wide variety of industries such as: technology, manufacturing, marketing, financial services, healthcare, and supply chain. In addition, this degree will provide vital international relations skills for those who wish to enter the US Foreign Service.

Matriculation Requirements

Program Requirements

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Non-native English speakers should see academic advisor for a list of alternate courses, at least 5 credit hours of which must be upper-division courses.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credit hours required in the BS degree
2. At least 40 credit hours must be upper-division courses.
3. Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all Woodbury School of Business matriculation courses.
4. No grade lower than a “C-“ in core courses.
5. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours of business courses through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
6. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
7. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
8. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

• NOTE: Students will be limited to nine hours of upper-division credit until matriculation courses are completed

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

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Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will have the ability to comprehensively explore issues, ideas, and events in the process of making business evaluations and decisions.
2. Students will be articulate communicators who can write in a professional and informative way.
3. Students will have a functional understanding of core business concepts and principles across disciplines.
4. Students will have the ability to analyze, conduct, and present (in both written and oral formats) international business solutions.
5. Students will have the ability to analyze a business problem and proficiently present a course of action in a foreign language.