Program Overview

International Business Major

The international business major prepares students for the increasingly competitive and interdependent international business world. This program emphasizes strategic planning and decision-making for the international operations of domestic, foreign, and multinational corporations.

What Will I Learn?

Students will learn to:

• Assess the causes and consequences of globalization
• Appreciate the impact of political stability and instability in the world on business decisions
• Examine the consequences of investment flows between countries and assess the risks associated with exchange rate fluctuations
• Compare different strategies used to enter overseas markets such as joint ventures, strategic alliances, and multinational production
• Understand the effect of cultural exports on local societies and the ethical issues involved
• Learn how regional economic groupings affect the way international business organizations market their products
• Appreciate the impact that international laws, such as consumer laws, international standards, restrictions on commercial practice, and international trading laws, have on international business organizations

What is Unique About Our Program?

The international business major gives students the opportunity to develop international perspectives based on living, learning, and working experience abroad. Exploring business issues from different cultural perspectives, students will learn how differences in attitudes, lifestyles, and social values within and between countries impact organizations. This understanding of cultural influence on the perception of ethics and social responsibility will help students as managers effectively deal with ethical dilemmas.

What Are My Career Opportunities?

Demand for international business education is higher than ever and is expected to increase over the next few years. As a specialist who understands the diversity of international business and armed with a strong business background, graduates will be valuable employees for any organization. Organizations that hire international business graduates include:

• International banks
• International consulting firms
• International advertising agencies
• Multinational corporations
• Air passenger and cargo companies
• Government agencies
• U.S. states international trade agencies
• High-tech firms
• Law firms
• Non-profit international organizations
• Shipping companies
• U.S. Chambers of Commerce abroad
• U.S. Embassies trade missions
• United Nations
• World Bank

Program Requirements

Cognate Requirements 3-9 Credits

Mathematics: (3 cr.)

• ECO 203 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business (3 cr.)
• MAT 221 - Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences I (3 cr.)

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement: (0-6 cr.)

• MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0 cr.)
• MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0 cr.)

Language or International Experience Requirement: (0-9 cr.)

• Any foreign language at the 111 level or proficiency (0-3 cr.)
• Any foreign language at the 112/150 level or proficiency (0-3 cr.)
• Any foreign language at the 200/300/400 level or any approved study abroad experience or F-1/J-1 student visa holder (0-3 cr.)

Major Departmental Requirements 66 Credits

• ACC 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr.)
• ACC 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 cr.)
• ACC 351 - Legal Environment of Business (3 cr.)
• ACC 377 - International Accounting (3 cr.)
• BUS 203 - Business Ethics and Professionalism in a Global Society (3 cr.)
• BUS 290 - Technology Proficiency Requirement (0 cr.)
• ECO 110 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3 cr.)
• ECO 111 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
• ECO 260 - Business Statistics I (3 cr.)
• ECO 362 - Business Statistics II (3 cr.)
• ECO 391 - International Trade (3 cr.)
• FIN 355 - Principles of Finance (3 cr.)
• FIN 400 - International Financial Management (3 cr.)
• MGM 280 - Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior (3 cr.)
• MGM 315 - International Business Management (3 cr.)
• MGM 350 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling in Business (3 cr.)
• MGM 490 - Strategic Management (3 cr.)
• MIS 275 - Business Applications and Information Systems (3 cr.)
• MKE 290 - Principles of Marketing (3 cr.)
• MKE 326 - International Marketing (3 cr.)
• SCM 370 - Supply Chain Management (3 cr.) (AWR)
• BUS 489 - Business Exit Exam (0 cr.)

International Business Electives: (6 cr.)

• Select two courses from the following:
  • ECO 452 - Economics of Development (3 cr.)
  • HMT 354 - International Hospitality (3 cr.)
  • MGM 316 - Multinational Management (3 cr.)
  • MKE 422 - Business-to-Business Marketing & Negotiation (3 cr.)
  • SCM 301 - Global Operations Management (3 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

1. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
2. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
3. A minimum of 28 (ACC, BUS, ECO, ENT, FIN, MGM, MIS, MKE, SCM) major credit hours completed at Plattsburgh.

Additional Degrees in Supply Chain Management & International Business

Majors

• Business Administration Major
• Business Administration Major Online
• Global Supply Chain Management Major
• Global Supply Chain Management Major Online

Minors

• Business Minor
• Global Supply Chain Management Minor
• International Business Minor

Certificate

• Lean Six Sigma Certificate