International Business
4 Credit Hours
Explores the diverse environments, management concerns, financial issues, and marketing questions faced by international business organizations. Students gain a heightened global awareness as they seek the knowledge and skills needed to function competitively in an increasingly interdependent world.
Prerequisite: BUS100
4 Credit Hours
Examines the various international trade theories, policies, practices, and current controversies regarding national trade policies. Also explores the influences of the World Trade Organization and international trade agreements on government and corporate trade practices. Focuses on the operational aspects of conducting international trade.
Prerequisite: IBS201
4 Credit Hours
An introduction to the various concepts of marketing in an international setting. Addresses the global issues that challenge marketers. Topics include techniques for entering and exploiting international markets, the elements of an international marketing mix, and the cultural influences on marketing management and strategies.
Prerequisites: IBS201, MKT220
4 Credit Hours
An introduction to the various aspects of international management. Topics include the challenges of managing international organizations, the impact of culture on organizations, and the management of cultural diversity at home and abroad.
Prerequisites: IBS201, MGT220
4 Credit Hours
Students develop an understanding of the legal environment of global business. Students learn the current legal rules and regulations affecting international businesses and develop insights into new developments and trends that affect future transactions.
Prerequisites: BUS231, IBS201
4 Credit Hours
Provides an introduction to international banking, financial markets, global government, and private financial institutions. Covers the financial functions that multinational corporations, government agencies, and other organizations use in their funding and investment activities.
Prerequisites: FIN301, IBS201
4 Credit Hours
Students develop an understanding of the global challenges of the 21st century. Considers globalization within a historical, social, and political framework emphasizing the emergence of modernity.
Prerequisites: IBS201, MGT220
4 Credit Hours
Covers the organization, functions, and processes of a global purchasing department. Examines various global sourcing and logistical management topics.
Prerequisites: IBS201, MGT220
4 Credit Hours
Students gain an overview of how business is conducted in different regions of the world. Focuses on economic, cultural, and political influences affecting business operations. Explores business in various regions, such as Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
Prerequisite: IBS240
4 Credit Hours
Students move beyond theory to the application of business principles when placed in a variety of challenging workplace scenarios. By analyzing financials, internal and external environments, strategies, and operations of global companies, students make decisions on which international markets to enter, strategies to grow the business, and how to combat global competitive pressure.
Prerequisites: IBS225, IBS240, IBS341
4 Credit Hours
Students step into the shoes of representatives from U.N. member states to debate current issues on the World Trade Organization’s agenda. Students use a variety of communication and critical-thinking skills to represent the trade policies of a particular country.
Prerequisite: IBS240
Corequisite: IBS225
4 Credit Hours
An introduction to various procedural practices and methods of handling exports and imports. Topics include United States customs regulations and practices, tariff legislation and duties, marine and other insurance protection, and import and export documents applicable to specific countries.
Prerequisite: IBS225
4 Credit Hours
Emphasizes business practices and characteristics of emerging markets. Provides students with the competencies required to develop and flourish business in newly industrialized and developing nations.
Prerequisite: IBS225
4 Credit Hours
An introduction to the globalization of markets and the challenges that multinational corporations face. Topics include the management of international objectives and strategies, multinational corporate structures, corporate skills for international operations, managerial communications, and operating policies of the multinational corporation.
Prerequisites: IBS240, IBS341
4 Credit Hours
Integrates the concepts and practices of using the various functional areas of business to build and consolidate a sustainable competitive advantage in the global arena. Examines the framework needed for the successful formulation of a corporate mission and global corporate strategies. Analyzes strategic problems unique to global business.
Prerequisites: IBS225, IBS240, IBS341
4 Credit Hours
Involves readings and discussions organized around selected topics in international business. Topics will vary each quarter.
