Business: International Business
About the Program
Do you want to study business administration and a focused area of emphasis? Are you interested in new influences to global economic, cultural, and political arenas? If so, pursuing a Bachelor of Innovation in Business with an emphasis in International Business may be right for you.
Business: International Business majors understand economies are intertwined as never before, and competition in industrial sectors is increasingly global.
What do Business: International Business B.I. students study?
Business is the organized effort of individuals to produce and sell, for a profit, the goods and services that satisfy society's needs. A business, then, is an organization which seeks to make a profit through individuals working toward common goals. The goals of the business will vary based on the type of business and the business strategy being used. Regardless of the preferred strategy, businesses must provide a service, product, or good that meets a need of society in some way.
As future business leaders, our graduates will demonstrate: knowledge and application of best practices in core business concepts, the ability to analyze and interpret information to reach conclusions and make effective business recommendations, principle based ethics to make socially responsible business decisions.
Courses
An introduction to international business. Examines legal, political, economic and cultural factors affecting international business operations. Utilizes contemporary issues to discuss major aspects of business planning, organization and control in an international context.
This course provides a hands-on exploration of the fundamentals of international trade and finance. The course explores the history and institutions of international trade including trade theory, financial exchange, the determination of exchange rates, the basics of exchange rate derivative products, the management of foreign exchange in international business, and the interaction of tax policy with business location and transfer pricing decision.
Provides an overview of management and human resources issues related to international markets. Major topics covered are organizing operations, decision making and controlling, motivation and leadership across cultures, international labor relations, human resource selection and repatriation, and human development across cultures.
Provides an overview of marketing issues related to international markets. Major topics covered are description of major world markets, market analysis including cultural and political assessment, target market selection, market entry modes, marketing strategy, program management and implementation issues.