International Business Comprehensive Major, 72 hours: B.S.—No Minor Required
CIP: 521101
The International Business degree provides students both the general business bases and the specialized knowledge to prepare them for a career in today’s international business environment. This degree prepares students to succeed in business while working in the global economy. Students will be engaged in learning about international politics, managing international teams, economics, and marketing.
Students choosing a comprehensive major in International Business must complete the Common Professional Component courses and earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following major requirements:
Requirements
The Northwest Core (44-47 hours)
Institutional Requirements (4 hours)
Common Professional Component (48 hours)
Required Courses (12 hours)
International Experience (6 hours)
Six hours of business credit which may include courses of study and/or internship in a foreign country.
Exemptions from the foreign study requirement are available only with the permission of the School Director.
International students may choose to fulfill this requirement through internships or other business courses at Northwest.
Cultural Understanding (6 hours)
Students must complete six hours according to Option A or B based upon advisor direction. Option B is required unless fluent in a foreign language.
Option A – Global Political Economy
Option B – Foreign Language
Six hours above the introductory level in any modern language
Free electives as needed to reach minimum 120 graduation hours
This program is an ACBSP accredited program.