Oct 14, 2024  
2024 2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024 2025 Academic Catalog

International Business, B.S.

Location(s): Main Campus


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NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS OR INTERNAL TRANSFERS

Mandeville Hall
Telephone: (203) 576-6533
Fax: (203) 576-4388

Curriculum and Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in International Business prepares students for assuming a managerial position in any American or foreign multinational firm, developing one’s own business abroad, or working for international governments and agencies. Since this major attracts many students from abroad, it provides students with an opportunity to develop multicultural awareness and international contacts. This major is recommended for those students who expect to travel abroad or live in foreign environments. Students in this major are required to achieve proficiency in at least one foreign language before completion of the degree.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objectives

  • Students will acquire knowledge on the legal and regulatory environments for firms operating in the global market place’
  • Students will communicate clearly and persuasively in oral and written structures in both formal and informal settings;
  • Students will contribute within diverse sets of teams and build internal and external relationships that facilitate success in contemporary organizations via interpersonal and professional skills;
  • Students will apply information literacy, proficiency with technology, and analytical techniques for decision-making;
  • Students will address current issues and case studies using creativity and innovation;
  • Students will act with integrity as individuals, and apply ethical theories to case solutions.

Assessment

Students’ international business knowledge and skills will be tested when they begin and finish the International Business program with a program specific exam. Alumni will be asked to complete follow-up questionnaires regarding their careers in international business.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in each of the four International Business major electives.

Summary of Requirements - 120 Credit(s)


  • General Education Requirements 33 Credit(s)
  • Business Program Requirements 72 Credit(s)
  • Free Electives 15 Credit(s)

General Education Requirements - 30 Credit(s)


  • 3 Credit(s)
  • MATH Math Core 3 Credit(s)
  • SCI Natural Sciences Core 6 Credit(s)
  • HUM Humanities Core 6 Credit(s)
  • FA Fine Arts Core 3 Credit(s)
  • CAPS 390 - Capstone Seminar 3 Credit(s)
  • SOSC Social Sciences Core 6 Credit(s)

International Business Electives - 18 Credit(s)


(Six Courses Required)

  • IBU 325 - Import/Export 3 Credit(s)
  • IBU 360 - Business and International Law 3 Credit(s)
  • IBU 362 - International Sales (Commercial) Transactions 3 Credit(s)
  • IBU 363 - Settlement of International Business Disputes 3 Credit(s)
  • IBU 366 - International Business and Customs Unions 3 Credit(s)
    OR
  • Other approved courses in a foreign language, study abroad, history, or political science.

Free Electives - 15 Credit(s)


Suggested Program - 120 Credit(s)


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Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Fifth Semester


Sixth Semester


Seventh Semester


Eighth Semester


Internship/Co-Op


Students are encouraged to pursue additional co-op experience as described on Academic Regulations and Procedures  using the BUAD 200  course up to three times (one credit each). These credits will be used as part of the student’s degree program.

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