USF 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 130
Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in International Business (IB) provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for successful careers in the global business environment.
Graduates will have not only the International Business major, but also a minor in one of the functional areas of business (finance, management, marketing, economics and information systems). With this preparation, graduates will find employment in many manufacturing, service or knowledge-based industries with international markets, international suppliers, international sources of finance or an internationally diverse work force.
The IB program is unique in that it combines preparation in business administration with language training, area studies, and a meaningful overseas work or study experience. The curriculum includes, in addition to the general education and liberal arts requirements, a strong grounding in business core courses, and 18-hour major in international business and area studies subjects, a minor in a functional area of business, training in a foreign language and overseas academic or business experience. A minimum of 120 hours is required to complete a B.A. in International Business.
Business Courses (9)
Students should see a COBA advisor for an approved list of upper level international business courses.
Area Studies Courses (9)
Students should see a COBA advisor for an approved list of upper level area studies courses.
Business Minor/Concentration (12)
Students will choose a minor from the following disciplines:
Within each concentration one course must be an international business course. The international business course is in addition to the three international business courses as required in the above International Business Major area.
Foreign Language Above First Year (9)
Language(s) selected should support the area and the Area Studies courses.
Overseas Business Internship (3) or Semester Abroad
The International Business Major is designed to be completed within 120 credit hours. Certain courses satisfy requirements in more than one area. To maximize academic options, students should seek guidance from a COBA advisor once a decision has been made to pursue this major.
Students Majoring in Business Administration
To qualify for the minor in International Business, students with a major in one of the degree programs in Business Administration must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of international business or related course work. At least 9 semester credit hours in the minor must be selected from a set of approved upper-level international business courses (see below). One of the courses in the minor, relevant to the student’s international area of interest, can be an approved area studies course, or other course, taken outside the College. A minimum of 9 semester hours of the minor course work must be taken at USF. A grade point average of 2.0 or higher must be achieved in minor course work taken at USF, as well as in any transfer work applicable to the minor. Competency to effectively communicate in a foreign language is strongly advised.
Non-Business Administration Majors
To qualify for the International Business minor, non-business majors must complete the requirements for the minor in Business Administration (see previous Requirements for a Minor in Business Administration) and complete at USF a minimum of 9 semester credit hours selected from a set of approved upper-level international business courses (see below). A grade point average of 2.0 or better must be achieved in the minor course work taken at USF, as well as in any transfer work applicable to the minor program. Competency to communicate in a foreign language is strongly advised.
A statement attesting to the completion of the Minor in International Business will appear on the student’s official transcript.
Courses Approved for International Business
The following courses are currently approved for the International Business major and minor:
Other courses will be added as they are developed and approved. In addition, the College frequently offers Selected Topics courses that qualify for International Business. Students should consult with an advisor for additional approved courses.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2003
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