Program Overview

International Business Bridge (IBGB) Program

The International Business Bridge (IBGB) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern American business practices and prepare them for careers in an increasingly interlinked global economy.

Course Descriptions

The program includes a range of courses that cover various aspects of business, including:

• IBGB 0012: American Business Application (0 Credits) This course provides insight into the most relevant topics in modern American business practice, focusing on areas such as current leadership practices, new financial considerations, and techniques that play a large role in decision making.
• IBGB 6001: Applied Finance (3 Credits)
• IBGB 6002: Financial Statement Analysis (3 Credits)
• IBGB 6003: Read & Write for Business I (3 Credits) Attribute: ESL
• IBGB 6004: Pres & Public Speaking (3 Credits)
• IBGB 6005: Comm: Speaking & Listening (3 Credits) Attribute: ESL
• IBGB 6006: Financial Modeling (3 Credits) This course develops strong computer skills in business analysis by integrating conceptual material with spreadsheet-based numerical solution and simulation techniques. Attribute: ESL
• IBGB 6007: Applied Economics & Analysis (3 Credits)
• IBGB 6008: Marketing Analytics (3 Credits)
• IBGB 6009: Read & Write for Business II (3 Credits)
• IBGB 6010: History of American Business (3 Credits) This course focuses on the interrelationships between the business community and the development of the United States of America, covering topics such as the colonization of America, industrialization, and the creation of a business regulatory environment.
• IBGB 6011: Business Ethics (3 Credits) The goal of this course is to help students create a strong base for making sound moral judgments, arguing ethically in business environments, and understanding different cultural traditions and ideological backgrounds.
• IBGB 6012: American Business Landscape (3 Credits) This course provides a foundation for understanding how various industries operate in America, including business customs, cultural influences, and regulatory agencies.
• IBGB 6013: Statistics for Managers (3 Credits) This course introduces mathematical statistics and provides a foundation for applying advanced statistical models to decision-making in business and finance, focusing on random variables, distribution functions, and sampling theory.