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International Business

College of Business

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	International Business
	Requirements and Core Courses
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	Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You
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International Business

International business studies the markets, people, and places involved in trade, commerce, and exchanges throughout the world. Students in this field are challenged to think globally and to develop an awareness of the cultural, political, and economic aspects of business. • Offered at WSU: Bachelor of arts in business administration with a major in international business, minor, master of business administration specialization, doctorate concentration • Available at: Pullman, Vancouver (minor only)

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Requirements and Core Courses

—Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Major in International Business In the WSU international business program, students can choose from a wide variety of electives and even pursue courses outside the program to tailor their studies. Students can acquire a general background in international business or focus studies on a particular region of the world, or they can double-major to gain an international slant on another business area. They will gain global skills needed for doing business worldwide. REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING PROGRAM After taking 60 credit hours, completing 10 specified required courses (Econ 101 and 102, Engl 101, Acct 230 and 231, B Law 210, MgtOp 215, Math 201 and 202, MIS 250), and earning a 2.5 GPA, students can certify into a specific major in business, such as international business. • NOTE: Certification is required for enrollment in all 300- and 400-level business courses. REQUIRED BUSINESS COURSES Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate. In addition to University general education requirements, international business students must take the following courses: Econ 101—Fundamentals of Microeconomics Econ 102—Fundamentals of Macroeconomics Engl 101—Introductory Writing Acctg 230—Introduction to Financial Accounting Acctg 231—Introduction to Managerial Accounting B Law 210—Law and the Legal Environment of Business MgtOp 215—Statistics Math 201—Introduction to Finite Math for Business and Economics Math 202—Introduction to Math Analysis for Business and Economics MIS 250—Managing Information Technology MgtOp 340—Operations Management Fin 325—Finance MgtOp 301—Principles of Management and Organization Mktg 360—Marketing Engl 402—Technical and Professional Writing      or 403—Technical and Professional Writing ESL MgtOp 491—Business Strategy and Policy      or 492—Small Business Policy Any [C] ComSt or HD class Any three-credit Pol S class Any [D, S] Soc or Psych class REQUIRED INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COURSES I Bus 380[M]—International Business Four of Group A:      I Bus 415—Law of International Trade      I Bus 416—Public International Law      I Bus 435—International Tourism      I Bus 453—Comparative International Management      I Bus 481—International Finance      I Bus 482 [M]—International Marketing      I Bus 492—Small Business Policy *      I Bus 496—Special Topics      I Bus 498—International Business Internship (3 cr)      Plus one of: I Bus 470-International Trade Econ 416—Comparative Economic Systems Econ 472-Economic Development & Underdevelopment REQUIRED FOREIGN STUDY Curriculum ** Transfer of 9 semester hours from an approved foreign study program. REQUIRED FOREIGN LANGUAGES *** One year of foreign language beyond the high school level. The second semester may be taken during foreign study. *May not be used under both I Bus and business core. ** Required except for students studying at WSU who reside outside the United States and who attended at least one year of secondary school in a foreign country. Please check with the I Bus director before registering for foreign study. *** Non-native English speakers and bilingual Americans check with the department on this requirement.

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The International Business Institute

WSU’s International Business Institute, established in 1997, coordinates a host of global business activities throughout the College of Business at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Institute develops student and faculty exchange programs with universities in other nations, including France, Thailand, and China. WSU students serve as host mentors to international businesspersons and educators who are brought in by the Institute to learn about American business practices. The Institute also created the first American MBA program in Vietnam by launching a cooperative offering with National Economics University in Hanoi.

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Careers in International Business

WSU graduates in international business will be prepared for success in overseas assignments, staff positions that advise top management on international operations, positions with global responsibilities, consultant work with companies, and a world of additional opportunities.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

International business majors are eligible for University-wide scholarships and financial aid, in addition to many scholarships available through the College of Business. For details on the many scholarships available to international business students through the College of Business, see the College of Business scholarships page.

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Campus Organizations and Activities

The International Business Club meets weekly under the guidance of the department’s faculty. The club organizes field trips, participates in WSU’s International Week, conducts workshops to build resumes, and hosts speakers to learn more about education abroad, foreign languages, and career services.

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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You

• Marketing • Finance • Management and operations • Political science • Foreign languages

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Contact Information

International Business program

International Business Institute Washington State University PO Box 644750 Pullman, WA 99164-4750, USA (Fax: 509-335-3851)

i.bus@wsu.edu

509-335-2180

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Strengths of the Program

• Learn from experienced, award-winning faculty who come from all departments in the college.
• Professors in the program have lived, taught, and worked in many countries.
• Five of the department's faculty members are Fulbright scholars who have conducted in-depth research in other nations.
• All business and economics courses are taught in a state-of-the-art building containing classrooms with Internet connections and the latest audiovisual technology.
• WSU offers one of the few business programs in the U.S. in which all the business and accounting programs are fully accredited by AACSB International.
• Four professional full-time advisors are available to assist in students' academic course planning.
• Recently Ranked: US News National Ranking - 18th.

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