International Business
- About the Major
- Careers in International Business
- International Business Major (B.B.A.)
- Certificate in International Business
- Course Descriptions (links to online catalog)
- Coordinator
About the Major
The major in International Business combines a rigorous background in business, international business and foreign language. The globalization of business offers serious opportunities to individuals with a combined background of business and foreign language. The major was developed and initial resources were obtained by a 1996 grant from the U.S. Department of Education in international business.
Careers in International Business
The International Business Major will literally open the world to you for career opportunities. Some opportunities include:
Export Development Specialist
Foreign Direct Investment Recruiter
International Human Resource Manager
International Manufacturing Supervisor
International Finance
International Banking
Import/Export Specialist
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International Business Major (B.B.A.)
Foundation Courses (61 credits required)
Business Cognate Courses (12 credits required)
Business Core Courses (49 credits required)
The International Business Major consists of two parts: a non-English language requirement and international business courses: Graduation audits and modifications of course plans shall be approved by the Undergraduate Program Committee of the College of Business and Management, or a designate of this committee
Language/Study Abroad Requirement (12 credits required)Approved combination of non-English language and study abroad, or 12 credits in a single modern foreign language. (This is a minimal requirement. For students desiring a higher level of proficiency in a foreign language, additional foreign language study is recommended. This requirement may be altered or waived for international students or native speakers of languages other than English. In this circumstance, related study abroad is usually required.
International Business (A minimum of 18 credits must be taken from the following courses. The electives must be from at least four disciplines from the following: accounting, economics, management, marketing, law, finance, sociology/political science).
Acct 317 International Accounting 3 cr.
ECON 441 International Economics 3 cr.
FIN 310 International Finance 3 cr
LAW 407 International Law 3 cr.
MGT 427 International Management 3 cr.
MKT 432 International Marketing 3 cr.
SOC 405 Cross-Cultural Relations 3 cr.
ACCT/ECON/FIN/LAW/MGT/MKT 390/490
International Special Topics courses may be preapproved for inclusion in the program (1-4 cr.)
Certificate in International Business
In conjunction with an SVSU bachelor’s degree, a Certificate in International Business will be awarded to all students upon satisfactory completion of the following requirements:
Required Courses (9-11 credits required)
SOC 405 Cross-Cultural Relations 3 cr.
Two semesters of a modern foreign language (6 to 8 credits)
Electives (9 credits required)
ECON 441 International Economics 3 cr.
FIN 310 International Finance 3 cr.
LAW 407 International Business Law 3 cr.
MGT 427 International Management 3 cr.
MKT 432 International Marketing 3 cr.
One or more of these five courses may be used simultaneously to satisfy major, minor, and/or elective requirements.
Coordinator
George Puia
Dow Chemical Centennial Chair in Global Business
Office: Curtiss 310
Telephone: (989)-964-6074
e-mail: puia(at)svsu.edu