Required Courses for International Business Majors

International Business Major:

BUSI 105 BUSI 211 BUSI 212 ECON 200 BUSI 218 ECON 301 BUSI 305 BUSI 306 BUSI 307 ECON 360 ACCT 203 BUSI 345 MATH 106 BUSI 290* BUSI 409

Introduction to Commerce Quantitative Methods I Quantitative Methods II Principles of Economics Business Writing Intermediate Macro-economics Administration and Organization Business Finance Principles of Marketing International Trade and Finance Accounting Foundations I Globalization and International Management Elementary Statistics International Business Practicum International Business Strategy

*Students can satisfy the international travel requirement for this degree by completing an approved study abroad experience or BUSI 290

Electives outside Business, Math and Accounting:
Students must choose two courses from the list below or complete 6 semester hours of electives with approval of the program coordinator. Students may select courses from this list without prior approval of the program coordinator. With the approval of the program coordinator, students may substitute courses from the recommended list below or propose other courses which involve course material directly related to international studies or a geographic focus.

POLS 270 POLS 366 POLS 397 HIST 250 ECON 351

Global Affairs International Organizations States and Markets The Contemporary World Comparative Economic Systems

Recommended Courses:

POLS 200 POLS 202 ANTH 360 RELG 210 SOCI 343 SOCI 345 RELG 300 PSYC 237 PSYC 282 RELG 244 PHIL 207

Comparative Politics Modern Japan Cultures of the Middle East Judaism and Islam Sociology of Development Social Inequality Global Perspectives Philosophy and Religions of Asia Organizational Psychology Cultural Psychology Religion and Politics Ethics

Foreign Language coursework beyond the 102 level recommended.

COURSES OFFERED:

ANTH 360. Cultures of the Middle East. Provides background information about historical developments in the regions, reviews the role of Islam, and examines contemporary everyday/popular cultures. (Three credits.)

POLS 200. Introduction to Comparative Politics. Examines diverse forms of national politics, including industrialized democracies, communist regimes, and developing nations. Also examines the basic conceptual and methodological tools of comparative political inquiry. (Three credits.)

POLS 202G. Modern Japan. A study of the social, economic, and political development of modern Japan, emphasizing Japanese responses to problems posed by contacts with the West. (Also HIST 202.) (Three credits.)

POLS 397. States and Markets. Through an integration of perspectives and most recent research from the four main areas of political science—comparative politics, international relations, American politics and political philosophy—this course will examine the shifting relationship between political authority and the economy. Open to juniors and seniors. (Three credits.)

RELG 210G. Judaism and Islam. A study of the origins, history, rituals, sacred writings, beliefs, practices, and modern developments among Jews and Muslims. Special attention is given to understanding similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as monotheistic traditions which all trace their roots to Abraham. No prerequisites. This course meets the cross-cultural requirements of the religious studies major. (Three credits.)

RELG 300G. Philosophy and Religions of Asia. An introduction to the origins, histories, thought, practices, and developments of the great religions and philosophies of Asia. The course will study some of the following: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Eastern philosophies will be explored in religious and cultural contexts. This course meets the cross-cultural requirement of the religious studies major. (Also PHIL 300.) (Three credits.)

SOCI 343. Sociology of Development. A comparative/historical analysis of conditions in the post-colonial developing world. Topics include the major theories of development, inequality between nations, and the social consequences of various development strategies and policies. (Three credits.)

SOCI 345. Social Inequality: Local and Global Perspectives. An examination of social stratification, which concerns the unequal distribution of wealth, income, status, and power. Considers how life chances of individuals vary by social class, gender, race and ethnicity. Explores the relationship between globalization, global disparities in wealth, and inequality within the United States. (Three credits.)

BUSI/PSYC 237. Industrial/Organizational Psychology. An overview of the psychology of work and human organization. Topics include learning, motivation, attitudes, group dynamics, and leadership as they apply to work in organizations. (Three credits.)