International Business

This unique major provides a broad education that prepares the student for a wide variety of international business careers with domestic and foreign firms, government agencies, and international organizations. Students initially take various courses in foreign language, geography, comparative politics, etc. After the introductory Principles of International Business class, students are exposed to the issues involved in international marketing, international finance, and international management. International business majors also choose a concentration in one of the functional areas of business such as accounting, computer-based information systems, finance, insurance, management, or marketing. Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad at least one semester. International internships are also available.  

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 

Course names in italics are those School of Business courses that require prerequisites. For more information see the individual departmental course prerequisite information sheet available in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 222 of the School of Business. Be aware that certain College of Arts & Sciences courses on this curriculum sheet also require prerequisites. Any student enrolled in a School of Business course must satisfy any and all prerequisites for that course. Any student who has enrolled in a course without the proper prerequisite(s) will be withdrawn from the course. 

*Except for students who are International Business majors with a concentration in Finance, who must take FINA-312, Business Finance. 

See the General Education Electives Sheet 

International Business Electives: 

INBU-361 Export-Import Management   
INBU-365 International Manpower Management 
INBU-390 Seminar in International Business 
ACCT-375 International Accounting 
BLAW-355 Comparative International Law 

Students are strongly urged to use this semester to study abroad 

UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

27 Total Semester Hours: 

INBU-300 Principles of International Business INBU-320 International Marketing 
INBU-340 International Financial Management 
INBU-360 Management of International Business 
International Business Elective 
Four (4) Functional Area Electives 

Graduation Requirements: 

Minimum semester credits required: 127-129. 

Minimum cumulative grade point average for all semester credits earned: 2.0. 

Maximum number of semester credits accepted with an earned grade of “D”: 21. 

Maximum number of credits accepted in the business core curriculum with an earned grade of “D”: 6. 

Minimum cumulative grade point average earned in course requirements in the major: 2.5. 

A grade of “D” or “F” is not accepted in these required major courses. Courses including, but not limited to, College Algebra I, those courses taught in the Center for Academic Reinforcement, and any other remedial courses as determined by the School of Business do not count toward the graduation requirements. 

Students may transfer credits from other Schools and Colleges but only credits approved by the School of Business will count toward a business degree. For more information inquire in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 222, School of Business. 

The Department of Finance, Insurance, and International Business is located in Suite 236 and can be contacted at (202) 806-1568.