International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business Major -- 120 semester hours) |
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Academic Major |
Semester |
| Accounting 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| Business Administration 2345 | 3 |
| Business Computer Information Systems 1305 | 3 |
| Finance 3361 | 3 |
| International Business 3311, 3312, 4303, 4321, and
nine semester hours selected from Accounting 3314; Economics 3331, 4307; Finance 4367; Geography 3303; International Business 3361, 4091, 4371, 4381; International Studies 3381 (study abroad courses) |
24 |
| Management 3301 and 3305 | 6 |
| Management Information Systems 3343 | 3 |
| Management Science 2331 and 3332 | 6 |
| Marketing 3321 | 3 |
Other Requirements |
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| Communication 2301 | 3 |
| Economics 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| English 1301, 1302, sophomore literature, and 3352 | 12 |
| Government 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| History 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 1302 or 1311 and 1312 or 2331 | 6 |
| Modern Language 2311 (Spanish 2310 or 2311), 2312 | 6 |
| Science - Two lab science courses | 8 |
| Physical Activity | 1 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Art, Drama, or Music | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
Courses in International Business
IBUS 3311 International Business (3-0)
This course will survey international business environmental frameworks,
trade and investment theories and institutions, multinational corporations,
strategy, functional management, operations and concerns. This course was
listed as BA 3311 in the 2001-2003 Bulletin.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, Economics 2301, and Accounting 2302.
IBUS 3312 International Management (3-0).
This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills
needed to manage effectively in different cultures to ensure sustained competitive
advantage.
Prerequisites: Management 3301 and International Business 3311.
IBUS 3361 Emerging Technologies for Global Business (3-0).
An examination of emerging technologies that impact multinational organizations. An analysis of political,
social, economic, cultural, and other factors that affect global operations and the development and
application of new technology.
Prerequisite: Management Information Systems 3343.
IBUS 4091 Research (1-6).
A specialized course providing research opportunities for superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Grading for the course will be Pass (P), Fail (F).
IBUS 4303 International Strategic Management (3-0).
A senior level business capstone course concerned with the study and development
of strategy for businesses engaged in both domestic and international operations.
The course is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring students to apply knowledge and
skills learned in previous courses to solve problems of an organization. As part of
this course, students are required to submit a portfolio which provides evidence over
their ASU career that they have developed competencies, beyond subject matter
knowledge in areas such as leadership, communications, decision-making, and creativity.
Students are also required to take an examination covering the common body of
knowledge of the BBA degree. Non-International Business majors can substitute
this course for BA 4303.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, English 3352, Finance 3361, Management 3305, and Marketing 3321.
IBUS 4321/MKT 4321 International Marketing (3-0).
A study of the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of marketing in an international setting.
Particular attention is given to foreign environmental variables including political, legal, geographic
and culture affecting marketing strategies. Global issues that challenge today's marketer,
techniques for successfully entering international markets and the basic elements of an
international marketing mix are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing 3321.
IBUS 4371 Internship (0-3).
Students will participate in a structured work experience at the management trainee level.
A pass or fail grade will be assigned by the instructor based on input on student
performance from the employment supervisor and using the required weekly journals
prepared by students.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor.
IBUS 4381 International Special Topics (3-0).
Selected topics in international business. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
