The international business major emphasizes business courses and foreign language study to deepen students’ understanding of the global marketplace. Students prepare for professional careers with companies involved in international trade, and not-for-profit and government organizations. This program qualifies students for their initial employment and career advancement.
Degree Requirements
In addition to satisfying the University Core Curriculum and Business Core requirements, international business majors must complete the following :
Required Courses
MRKT 402 International Marketing
MGMT 340 International Management
ECON 360 International Macroeconomics
or ECON 350
International Trade
FNCE 460 International Finance
BUSN 430 Special Topics (as approved
by International
Business major director)
or
BUSN 469 Internship in International Business
Elective Courses
A total of 7 additional courses must be completed.
(a) 3 courses in subjects related to the European Union. Specific courses fulfilling this requirement include:
BUSN 430 Special Topics (European Union)
POLSC 120 Comparative Politics
POLSC 210 International Relations
POLSC 325 Modern European Politics
HIST/POLSC 430 Special Topics
(Interdisciplinary Studies in
the European Union)
(b) 2 courses focusing on diversity or international topics. Specific courses fulfilling this requirement include:
ANTH 356 World Cultures
COMM 250 Intercultural Communication
COMM 330 International Communication
FREN 220 Perspectives on Culture: The French
GER 220 Perspectives on Culture: The Germans
HIST 281 Modern East Asian History,
HIST 282 A Survey of Modern African History,
ITAL 220 Perspectives on Culture: The Italians
POLSC 221 Comparative Politics in the Third World
POLSC 310 Foreign Policies of the Major Powers
POLSC 311 Rogue States, Allies, Regional Powers
POLSC 312 International Law and Organization
POLSC 315 International Negotiation
POLSC 326 Post-Communist World
POLSC 428 Mexican Politics
POLSC 429 Cultures in Contact: Mexico Today
POR 220 Perspectives on Culture: The Portuguese
SOC 330 Globalization and Identity
SPN 220 Perspectives on Culture: The Spanish
(c) 2 open electives
Language Requirement
International Business majors are required to have competency in a language other than English. Students may fulfill the language requirement of the International Business Major through one of the following methods
a. Complete the requirements for a Core Concentration in Language
b. Five language courses in one language (students prepared for study at an advanced level are required to take 3 courses, of which at least one is at the 300 level)
c. Demonstrated language proficiency as determined by Department of Modern Languages, Philosophy, & Culture
d. Participate in an RWU Study Abroad Program or the Gabelli School of Business Exchange/Summer Programs which has a foreign language immersion component. Students participating in an RWU Study Abroad Program taking language courses are required to obtain the approval of the Department of Modern Languages, Philosophy, & Culture before departure in order to select this option.