International Business Major
Why study international business at CMU?
Students in the international business program at CMU will develop a sound understanding of the global market in preparing for careers in international commerce and related fields such as corporate planning and government relations. Consider these features distinguishing this program at CMU:
- Study abroad opportunities in many countries, including France, Spain, and England Supportive learning environment that leads students toward successful careers in international business Nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are active researchers, authors, and members of local, national, and international organizations
- Professional development, contacts, and leadership experience in student organizations such as Business Professionals of America
Career outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014:
- The growth of international business has contributed to an increase in demand for management analysts and many other occupations in a variety of industries.
- As U.S. firms expand business abroad, many will hire management analysts to form strategies for entering the market, to advise on legal matters, or to help with organizational, administrative, and other issues.
- These trends provide more opportunities to travel or work abroad but also require comprehensive knowledge of international business and foreign cultures and languages.
Career options
Graduates of the hospitality services administration program at CMU will find a variety of career opportunities. Some of these may require additional education.
- Interpreter
- Account Executive
- Media Planner
- Foreign Services Officer
- Bank Manager
- Management Analyst
- Job Analyst
- Consultant
- Purchasing Agent
- Travel Agent
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires.
For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin
AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education
courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.
(Click on the course name or number for a complete course description.)
International Business Major
To sign a major in International Business: See an advisor in the Department of Management.
( Total: 36 semester hours )
(9 hours)
Additional Common Body of Knowledge in Business Administration Courses
3
BUS 100 Essential Business Skills
Introduces students to the concept of a business, its disciplines, and essential business skills including decision making, team work, and oral and written communication.
3
BUS 300 Applied Business Statistics
Applications of statistical analysis to support business decision making. Covers collection of business data, analysis of business datasets, and presentation of results. Prerequisites: STA 282 or 382; Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies.
3
MGT 499 Integrated Capstone-Strategic Management
An integrative capstone course applying and analyzing financial, marketing, supply chain and other business functions within a global strategic management perspective. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; BUS 300, 301; MGT/MKT 303; FIN 302; MKT 304; Tier 2 Admission to Professional Business Studies. Preference given to graduating seniors.
(15 hours)
Required Courses
3
ECO 372 International Economics
Basic background in international trade theory and practices, exchange rates and balance of payments, and international monetary arrangements. Prerequisites: ECO 201 or ECO 204; ECO 202 or ECO 203
3
FIN 573 International Finance
Role of financial manager in international corporations. Environmental problems of foreign exchange. Techniques for making investment decisions, financing marketing operations, long-term capital structure and flow of funds. Prerequisites: FIN 302 or FIN 332; 56 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.
3
MGT 365 International Business
Environment and operations of multinational business. Public policy issues and their influence on internal management. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
3
MGT 457 Seminar in International Business
A case study course for analysis and integration of international business functions in order to develop a cross-cultural perspective in dealing with global challenges. Prerequisites: completion of MGT 365; 86 semester hours completed and admission to the Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor. Recommended: ECO 372, FIN 573, and MKT 560.
3
MKT 560 International Marketing
Policies and practices employed in international business. Considers problems of international payments, trade and investment with special emphasis on integrating managerial dimensions with related economic principles. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 304; admission to Professional Business Studies; senior standing; 86 semester hours completed. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
(6 hours)
Foreign Language Requirement
Select hours at the 300 level or higher in a foreign language taught at CMU. Foreign students with native language different from English may substitute MGT courses subject to the approval of the major advisor.
You must earn at least 3 credits in study-abroad, with international emphasis, international work experience, or completion of a comprehensive research project with international emphasis. If only 3 credit hours are earned abroad, select one of the following:
3
ANT 370/SOC 370 Global Environmental Issues
Social and cultural dimensions of global population issues, food and energy policies, destruction of indigenous lifeways, roles of multinational organizations, environmental racism, and environmental movements. Identical to SOC 370; credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
3
ANT 457/SOC 457 Globalization and Society
Effects of the global economy on the division of labor, transnational migration, social inequality, ethnic identities, gender relations, and other aspects of social organization. Identical to SOC 457; credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or 201 or 221 or ANT 170.
3
ECO 380 Comparative Economic Systems
Comparative study of economic institutions in a world of politicoeconomic change. An analysis of capitalism, fascism, socialism, and communism. Recommended: ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.
3
ECO 381 Patterns of Economic Development
A study of the problems, processes, and theories of economic change in today's less developed countries. Recommended: ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.
3
FRN 335 French for Business
Designed for students interested in acquiring vocabulary related to business and in developing fluency in writing and reading business letters and reports. Recommended: FRN 202.
3
GEO 121 Cultures of the World
Population, political, economic, and other cultural phenomena and their world distribution patterns are presented upon a nontechnical background of physical geography. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. (University Program Group III-B)
3
GEO 346 Geography of the Developing World
A geographic analysis of the developing world focusing on processes of environmental, demographic, and socioeconomic change, particularly since World War II. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Recommended: 9 hours of social science courses.
3
GER 335 The Culture of the German Economy
Development of proficiency through readings, discussions, and assignments dealing with the culture of the German economic system and Germany in world trade. Taught in German. Recommended: GER 202.
3
GER 490 Advanced German for Business
Expands on GER 335 and features new topics such as management, finance, marketing, etc. Focuses on current issues facing German business. Prerequisites: GER 335 or GER 336 with a grade of B or better; permission of instructor; level of language competence sufficient to permit effective functioning in a practicum setting; space available in the program. Corequisite: one of the following: ACC 490, FIN 490, MGT 490, MKT 490 or BIS 490.
3
PSC 351 International Relations
Classical and contemporary theories of international relations. War, terrorism, and genocide. International law and organizations. Global economics and world poverty. Ethics in international relations.
3
PSC 555 International Law I
Processes of international law; role in international relations and organizations; effects on individual rights in peacetime through cases, treaties, customs, and legal rules. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
3
SPN 335 Spanish for Business
Designed for students who have an interest in acquiring useful and practical vocabulary in Spanish related to business and to develop fluency in writing and reading letters, contracts and other business documents in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPN 202.