International Business Minor

The minor in International Business is open to students from all disciplines and offers a robust foundation for careers in today’s interconnected international business landscape. Through a diverse curriculum, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how business practices interact with the global economy. Coursework covers essential topics such as managing international economic relations, exploring the ethical and cultural issues raised by globalization, comparing economic and political systems, and addressing global challenges like climate change, inequality, and emerging markets.

Students also examine the legal, political, and cultural factors that shape international business environments. This minor prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in multinational corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and international trade associations. Graduates are equipped to contribute to the development and execution of global business strategies, leveraging their knowledge to navigate complex international markets and drive positive change. Students completing a minor in International Business are required to take the following courses (21 credits) and are encouraged to pursue study abroad opportunities:

Required Courses
ECN-101Introductory Macroeconomics3
ECN-102Introductory Microeconomics3
MGT-115Introduction to International Business3
MGT-336Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics3
MGT-357Global Marketing3
Choose One Course From the Following:3
Global Economics
Money and Banking
International Trade and Global Corporations
Multinational Finance and Investments
Political Economy and Industrial Societies
Introduction to Globalization
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Theories and Practices of International Relations in the 21st Century
Contemporary Latin America
Contemporary Middle East
Contemporary Africa
Contemporary Asia
International Environment and Development
Modern American Foreign Policy
Contemporary Europe and Russia
Political Economy of Industrial Societies
Additional Requirement (choose one)3
One additional language course in the same language above the University core requirement
Professional Internship in Business
Total Credits21