International Business, Minor

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Program Description

The Minor in International Business helps students with majors in other fields obtain a valuable skill set in international business. The minor includes import/export management, international marketing, international finance, cross-cultural communications, business-level proficiency in a foreign language, international management, analytical thinking, and problem solving. Students will also be provided multiple opportunities to interact and network with industry partners through projects and internships. Graduates will be better 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 minor will provide valuable international relations skills for those that wish to enter the US Foreign Service.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
Discipline Core Requirements		18 Credits
ECON 2010	Principles of Economics I	3
MGMT 3300G	Survey of International Business	3
MGMT 3320G	Cross Cultural Communications for International Business	3
Complete any three of the following courses (9 credit hours):		9
MKTG 3350G	International Marketing (3)
HR 4700G	International Human Resource Management (3)
HM 3200G	Global Tourism (3)
MGMT 4870	International Management (3)
FIN 4180	International Finance Management (3)
FIN 4185	International Trade and Finance (3)
ECON 3050G	International Economics (3)
ACC 3120G	International Internal Auditing (3)
Foreign Language 3200
Foreign Language 4200

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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
MGMT 3320G	Cross Cultural Communications for International Business	3
ECON 2010	Principles of Economics I	3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
MGMT 3300G	Survey of International Business	3
International Business elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Second Year
Semester 3
Two International Business elective courses		6
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Exhibit quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills applied to a variety of international business problems.
2. Analyze, conduct, and present (in both written and oral formats) international business solutions.
3. Apply a variety of tools from the fields of marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior to solve international business development problems.
4. Assess international cultural problems and propose solutions.