The International Business Major is intended for students who wish to gain an understanding of business on a global level.  Students work with their adviser to submit a proposal outlining the courses they wish to include along with a rationale of how the courses contribute to an understanding of international business.  The student chooses a country or geographic region to focus his/her studies.  The International Business Major may be completed only as a second major within Carlson.

Requirements Include (16 credits):

• Major-Related Coursework: At least one course with an international focus supporting or broadening the student’s knowledge of their primary major.
• Economic Environment Coursework: At least one course focusing on the economic environment in which the global business operates.
  (Major Related and Economic Environment coursework should total a minimum of ten credits.) 
  
• Sociocultural Coursework: Two supporting courses focusing on the humanities and socio-cultural aspects of the population of the region. (Maximum six credits)
• Language: At least two college years (four semesters) of a second language.
• Study Abroad : A study abroad experience of at least one semester in length.

Notes:
Internship experiences may not apply to this major.
All coursework must be upper division (3xxx level or higher). 
There is no minor offered for international business.
Courses in the International Business Major may not also be used towards credits in the primary major. 

Study Abroad: The location of the study abroad should reflect the geographic region of choice.  While there is no minimum number of credits for the major which must be completed abroad, we encourage students to complete as much as possible while abroad.

Major Related Coursework: Students are required to incorporate their international coursework into their primary major by completing a minimum of one international course that supports and broadens their knowledge in that major.  This course is intended to compliment their primary major and should not be allowed to count for credit in both majors.  Overseas courses which are not appropriate substitutes for major coursework, such as Money and Banking in the finance major, could be an excellent choice for the international business major. 

Economic Environment Coursework:   There are numerous classes, both on campus and abroad, which fulfill this requirement.  Look at economic courses, such as ECON 4311:  Economy of Latin America, or a course focusing on the European Union, for example.  Also, international courses in other majors may count for this requirement, provided the student   does not have a major in that field of study.

Sociocultural Coursework:  Students are required to complete two socio-cultural courses in order for students to establish an awareness of the culture, politics, and history of the area of study.  These classes are easily accessible on campus:  literature classes in another language, geography, history, and political science classes which focus on a particular area.  Additionally, these courses are very easy to get abroad and can enhance your study abroad experience.

For a list of potential courses to include in each area, please speak with your adviser in the Undergraduate Program Office. 

If you declared this major/minor prior to Fall 2005 you may follow the Old Requirements .

For additional information about international opportunities, please see one of the following Web sites:


Carlson School Study Abroad

Carslon School International Programs

Learning Abroad Center