International Business (B.S.)

Major Courses

• ACC 221 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
• BUS 107 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
• BUS 162 - Business Computer Applications Credit Hours: 1
• BUS 232 - Business Seminar Credit Hours: 1
• BUS 271 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
• BUS 351 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) *π
• BUS 354 - Statistical Applications for Business Credit Hours: 1
• BUS 424 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 4 *
• BUS 450 - Internship Credit Hours: Variable up to 12 (3 credit hours required)
• ECN 221 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) *π
• ECN 222 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 *
• FIN 362 - Principles of Finance Credit Hours: 3 *
• IBS 223 - Biblical Foundation of International Business Credit Hours: 3
• IBS 305 - Principles of International Business Credit Hours: 3
• MKT 221 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• SDL 120 - Life/Work Planning Credit Hours: 1
• 1XX-4XX Language 6 credit hours of non-English language (same language) Credit Hours: 6 #

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• Choose one of the following

• BUS 325 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
• BUS 426 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose two from the following

• COM 368 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
• REL 394 - World Religions Credit Hours: 3
• POL 315 - Political Economy Credit Hours: 3
• SWK 311 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credit Hours: 3

General Education

B.S. in International Business Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

International Business Learning Outcomes

Students in the international business major will learn effective skills in communication, leadership, logic and critical thinking, and will demonstrate a strong intellectual capacity while developing competencies in international business for a career with domestic or international organizations. Students will build on the foundation of a biblical worldview to understand the importance of integrity, ethics, and content knowledge. Students will demonstrate cultural understanding and language proficiency. Students will be equipped to work effectively in a global business environment.

Study Abroad

Though not mandatory, students in the international business major are highly encouraged to broaden their cross-cultural preparation while strengthening language skills by participating in a semester abroad program approved by the international business faculty. Information about study abroad opportunities are found in the Off-Campus and Study Abroad section of this catalog. Courses in the General Education and major, including language courses, may be met through a semester abroad experience. Students should consult with their academic advisor and the Office of Registration and Records for specifics.

Non-English Language Information

Students may waive the 6 credit hours of non-English language requirement if they have taken the same non-English language for at least two years in high school and earned grades of “B” or better in both years. No college credit is awarded for high school courses unless they were AP courses and students earned an AP test score of at least 3. Non-English language CLEP tests with a score of at least 50 will be given 6 credit hours of that language.

Program Oversight

The international business major is overseen by the Gainey School of Business. Courses with ACC, BUS, ECN, ENT, FIN, IBS, MGT, MIS, and MKT numbers are administered by this department. Questions about this major should be directed to the school dean.