Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

144 The University of Akron 2005-2006
6800: International Business
The dynamic changes in the world's physical, political, economic, and cultural environments
are resulting in threats to the well being of both individuals and organizations, as
well as creating totally new market opportunities for business firms and enterprises.
The challenge is to effectively compete in the global marketplace as it exists today and
develops tomorrow. This academic program views international business in the broad
context of all business transactions devised and carried out across national borders to
satisfy the organizational and personal goals of firms and individuals. International business
studies incorporate all of the functional business operations of accounting, finance,
management, and marketing; as such, it is an integrative field of study within an international
framework. Given the growth and complexity of international business activities
and practices, career opportunities are available and rewarding.
The International Business major must complete 1) the General Education program
requirements, 2) the Pre-Business program requirements, 3) the College of Business
Administration Core requirements, 4) the required courses within the International
Business major, and 5) the elective courses within the International Business major.
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/International Business each
student must successfully complete all of the course requirements outlined in each of
the three required categories and one of the optional categories listed below.
Required Categories:
• International Business Core:
(Complete all courses — 6 credits)
Credits
6800:405 Multinational Corporations 3
6800:421 International Business Practices 3
• International Business Functional Specialties:
(Complete four courses — 12 credits)
6200:408 International Financial Reporting & Analysis 3
6400:481 International Business Finance 3
6500:457 International Management 3
6600:385 International Marketing 3
• International Capstone Field Experience:
(Complete one or more courses — 3 credits)
6100:495 Internship in Business Administration 3
6800:494 International Business Practicum 1-3
• International Capstone Topical Investigations:
(Complete one or more courses — 2 credits)
6100:497 Honors Project in Business Administration 2-3
6100:499 Independent Study in Business Administration 3
6400:323 International Business Law 3
6400:438 International Banking 3
6500:459 Special Topics in International Management 1-3
6800:496 Special Topics in International Business 3
Global Interdisciplinary Option: Credits
(Complete four courses — 12-13 credits)
3230:370 Cultures of the World 3
3250:460 Economics of Developing Countries 3
3250:461 Principles of International Economics 3
3350:320 Economic Geography 3
3350:353 Latin America 3
3350:356 Europe 3
3350:360 Asia 3
3350:363 Africa South of the Sahara 3
3350:450 Development Planning 3
3700:300 Comparative Politics 4
3700:310 International Politics and Institutions 3
3700:312 The Politics of International Trade and Money 3
3700:321 Western European Politics 3
3700:322 Politics of Post-Communist States 3
3700:323 Politics of China and Japan 3
3700:326 Politics Of Developing Nations 3
Total with Global Interdisciplinary Option: 35-36
Foreign Language Option:
(Complete One Language Sequence — 11 credits)
3520:xxx French Language
3520:101 Beginning French I 4
3520:102 Beginning French II 4
3520:201 Intermediate French I 3
3530:xxx German Language
3530:101 Beginning German I 4
3530:102 Beginning German II 4
3530:201 Intermediate German I 3
3550:xxx Italian Language
3550:101 Beginning Italian I 4
3550:102 Beginning Italian II 4
3550:201 Intermediate Italian I 3
3570:xxx Russian Language
3570:101 Beginning Russian I 4
3570:102 Beginning Russian II 4
3570:201 Intermediate Russian I 3
3580:xxx Spanish Language
3580:101 Beginning Spanish I 4
3580:102 Beginning Spanish II 4
3580:201 Intermediate Spanish I 3
Total with Foreign Language Option: 35