International Business Management

Program Overview

The International Business Management Concentration is a 21-credit program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the global marketplace. It covers topics like international trade, business entry strategies, and marketing, preparing students for careers in international business and the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. The program is taught by experienced faculty using a variety of methods, including lectures, discussions, and case studies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The International Business Management Concentration is a 21-credit program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the global marketplace. The program covers topics such as international trade, business entry strategies, international trade law, international marketing, and marketing research. Students who complete the program will be eligible to sit for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation from the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT).

Objectives:

The objectives of the International Business Management Concentration are to:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the global marketplace.
• Develop students' skills in international business research, analysis, and decision-making.
• Prepare students for careers in international business.
• Help students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to sit for the CITP designation.

Outline:

The International Business Management Concentration consists of the following courses:

• BUSN 3100: Trade in the Global Marketplace
• BUSN 3500: Business Entry Strategies, International
• BLAW 3700: Fundamentals of International Trade Law
• MARK 3300: International Marketing
• MARK 4441: Marketing Research
• CBA Electives: Any two courses (1000-4000 level) from ACCT, BLAW, BUSN, CSIS, CMPT (check with BUSN department), COBA, ECON, FINC, HOSP, or MARK

Assessment:

Students in the International Business Management Concentration will be assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, assignments, and presentations. The weighting of each assessment method will vary depending on the course.

Teaching:

The International Business Management Concentration is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations.

Careers:

Graduates of the International Business Management Concentration will be prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including international trade, business development, marketing, and finance. The program will also provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to start their own businesses.