International Business Concentration
Program Overview
Introduction to the International Business Concentration
The International Business Concentration at Colorado State University's College of Business is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of international business practices and the skills necessary to succeed in a global economy. This concentration is offered as a secondary concentration, in addition to a primary Business Administration concentration, and prepares students for a meaningful career with organizations that operate beyond national borders.
Curriculum
The International Business secondary concentration requires at least 24 total credits of International Business courses. The curriculum includes:
- Required Courses (9 credits)
- FIN 475: International Business Finance
- MGT 435: Global Ethical Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt
- MGT 475: International Business Management
- International Business Group 1 (3 credits)
- Select one course from the following:
- MGT 468: Negotiating Globally
- MGT 478: Global Supply Chain Management
- MKT 365: International Marketing
- Select one course from the following:
- Interdisciplinary Group 2: Global Focus (6 credits)
- Select 6 credits from the following:
- AM 430: International Retailing
- ANTH 200: Cultures and the Global System (GT-SS3)
- ECON 317: Population Economics
- ECON 332/POLS 332: International Political Economy
- ECON 440: Economics of International Trade and Policy
- ECON 442: Economics of International Finance and Policy
- ECON 460: Economic Development
- GR 320: Cultural Geography
- HIST 470: World Environmental History, 1500-Present
- IE 450/SOWK 450: International Social Welfare and Development
- IE 470: Women and Development
- IE 471: Children and Youth in Global Context
- IE 472: Education for Global Peace
- IE 478: Managing International Development Programs
- JTC 412: International Mass Communication
- NRRT 320: International Issues-Recreation and Tourism
- POLS 232: International Relations (GT-SS1)
- POLS 362: Global Environmental Politics
- POLS 431: International Law
- POLS 433: International Organization
- POLS 437: International Security
- POLS 442: Environmental Politics in Developing World
- POLS 462: Globalization, Sustainability, and Justice
- SOC 364: Food, Agriculture and Global Society
- SPCM 434: Intercultural Communication
- Select 6 credits from the following:
- Immersion Group 3: Experiential Learning Requirement (6 credits)
- Select at least one from the following:
- Education Abroad experience
- Internship with global focus
- L language course
- Select at least one from the following:
Learning Outcomes
The International Business Concentration is designed to provide students with the following learning outcomes:
- Knowledge of business activities that occur between people and organizations around the world
- Understanding of leadership principles and ethical decision-making skills in a global context
- Development of a global mindset and the skills necessary for leadership positions in companies with global dimensions in their business models
- Comprehension of global competitive dynamics and how they influence industries and firms around the world
- The ability to diagnose global situations that are characterized by complexity and uncertainty while being bounded by legal, ethical and cultural norms
Program Details
The International Business Concentration is offered by the College of Business at Colorado State University. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international business practices and the skills necessary to succeed in a global economy. The concentration requires at least 24 total credits of International Business courses and includes a variety of required and elective courses. Students can choose from a range of courses to fulfill the requirements of the concentration, including courses in finance, management, marketing, and more. The program is designed to prepare students for a meaningful career with organizations that operate beyond national borders.