MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
(For Business Majors Only)
The College of Business and Public Administration
provides undergraduate business students with
the opportunity to earn a minor in international
business. The minor requires a minimum of 24
semester hours: nine hours from various international
business courses, nine hours from various arts
and sciences courses focused on global issues,
and achievement of a Level II proficiency in
a language (8 hours) or approved study abroad
(6 hours).
Required 24 hours, including: |
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Completion of 9 hours from the following: |
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Acct 380 |
International Accounting |
(3)
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Econ 338* |
International Economics |
(3) |
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Econ 380* |
Global Economic Development |
(3) |
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Econ 438* |
International Money and Finance |
(3) |
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Fin 430 |
International Financial Management |
(3) |
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Mgmt 420 |
Multinational Management |
(3) |
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Mrkt 325** |
International Marketing |
(3) |
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only one of the above
economic courses may be used. |
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2. |
Completion of 9 hours from the following: |
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Anth 171 |
Cultural Anthropology |
(3) |
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Geog 161 |
World Regional Geography |
(3) |
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Hist 102 |
Western Civilization II |
(3) |
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Pols 220 |
International Politics |
(3) |
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Pols 225 |
Comparative Politics |
(3) |
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3. |
Completion of Level II Proficiency in
a language (8 hours) or approved university
study abroad (6 hours). |
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4. |
Completion of B.B.A. or B.Acc. degree. |
Courses
The
College of Business and Public Administration
offers two courses under the BAdm prefix that
are available to any student on campus. Our
Introduction to Business course fulfills general
education requirements and provides students
with an overview of all business topics. BAdm
395 courses are generally restricted to business
majors. The purpose of these courses is to
provide special interest courses for particular
groups of students. The course title and number
may also be used for experimental courses which
may later be established as regular offerings
within departments or programs.
101. Introduction to Business. 3 credits. A general
education business course and the first step in a well-planned learning agenda
that prepares students to become contributing citizens capable of making
astute personal economic decisions. Topics covered include economic environment,
global competition, entrepreneurship, general and human resources management,
marketing, accounting, finance, information systems, and challenges of business
careers. In order to foster students’ ability to think critically,
the course emphasizes an integrated approach that provides opportunities
for synergy among various business functions. F, S, SS
395. Special Topics. 1-4 credits; repeatable to 9 credits.
Specially arranged seminars, courses, or independent study on a variety of
subjects not covered by regular departmental offerings. May be initiated by
students with approval of dean and departments involved. F, S, SS
MINOR IN CHINESE STUDIES: CULTURE AND BUSINESS
The minor in Chinese Studies: Culture and Business is offered through the College
of Business and Public Administration and is open to all students across campus.
The Chinese Studies minor provides a formal, structured, multidisciplinary
approach to the study of modern China, its history, language, customs, culture
and economy. The program targets students from all majors for in-depth examination
of a region of growing global importance with special emphasis on the practical
development of cross-cultural business skills. The minor requires a minimum
or 23 credits in three different categories: Chinese language, area studies
and business. It also requires fieldwork or an internship experience in China.
| Program Requirements: a minimum of 23 credits distributed between Parts
A, B and C as follows: |
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Part A: Language (8 credits) |
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Chin 101 |
First Year Chinese I |
(4) |
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Chin 102 |
First Year Chinese II |
(4) |
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Part B: Area Studies (6 credits selected from the following courses) |
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Chin 305 |
Chinese Culture through Films |
(3) |
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Chin 306 |
Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy |
(3) |
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Hist 362 |
Modern Chinese History |
(3) |
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Rels 315 |
Religion and Philosophy in China and Tibet |
(3) |
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Geog 463 |
Regional Geography: China |
(3) |
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Engl 299 |
ST: Chinese Literature in Translation |
(3) |
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Part C: Business Studies (9 credits) |
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BAdm 316 |
Introduction to Business in China |
(3) |
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AND EITHER |
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BAdm 318 |
China Then and Now (summer in China) |
(3) |
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BAdm 319 |
Business Fieldwork in Shanghai (summer in China) |
(3) |
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OR |
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BAdm 497 |
Internship in China (S/U only) |
(6) |
Courses
316. Introduction to Business in China. 3
credits. An overview of China’s
past, present and future with particular emphasis on cross-cultural business
skills and doing business in China today. S
318. China Then and Now. 3 credits. Offered only in China,
this course examines China’s culture, customs, politics, and artistic
heritage through existing monuments, temples, historic residences, city structures
and artifacts. SS
319. Business Fieldwork in Shanghai. 3 credits. Offered only in China, this
course exposes students to the practical problems associated with conducting
business in China through lectures and fieldwork. SS
497. Internship in China. 1-6 credits. Approval of Director of International
Business Programs required. On the job work experience (may be compensated
or not) in various areas of business in China.
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