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BS - Business Administration, Concentration in International Business

The concentration in International Business (IB) is designed to prepare students for today's global business world. IB is an interdisciplinary program covering the various business disciplines as well as course work in a minor, either area studies or foreign language. Foreign language proficiency is required. In addition, one of the study abroad options is also required: 1) a short-term faculty-led CSU course; 2) a semester in a foreign university approved by CSU; or 3) a semester internship with AIESEC or other internship program. The Chair of the Department of Organization and Management can waive this requirement (e.g., international students need not study abroad). Study abroad courses can be regarded as equivalent courses in substitution of the IB program requirements depending on the type of study abroad courses taken on an individual basis. This interdisciplinary approach is designed as a foundation for starting international careers. Graduates work in varied international areas such as export/import operations, sales/marketing, project management, accounting/finance, consulting, travel, governmental and non-governmental organizations.


Course Requirements

General Education Requirements33
Of the 51 units required by the university, 18 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education2
Preparation for the Major17
COMM 100W, ENGL 100WB or LLD 100WB (3); ECON 001A, ECON 001B, MATH 070 and ENGL 001B (14)
Lower Division Business and Support13
BUS 020, BUS 021, BUS 080, BUS 090 and BUS 091L
Business Fundamentals (Upper Division)15
BUS 130, BUS 140, BUS 160, BUS 170 and BUS 190
Business Integration and Perspectives (Upper Division)12
PHIL 186, BUS 187, BUS 188 and BUS 189
International Business Concentration27
Required Courses9
BUS 133A, BUS 162 and BUS 177
Elective3
BUS 133B, BUS 133C, BUS 145, BUS 156, BUS 168 or BUS 183
Area Studies Minor or Foreign Language15
Area Studies Minor15
See History Department (must include ECON 136 and COMM 174).
Foreign Language15
See Foreign Language for details.
Elective1

Total Units:120

All students must complete MATH 070, ENGL 001B, BUS 020, and BUS 090 with grades of “C” or better prior to any upper division business courses.

Additional requirements for graduation: to qualify for a baccalaureate degree in business administration with an international business concentration all courses in the concentration must be completed with a "C-" or better (Fall 2004 and later).

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