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International Business Major

International Business Major

Description

The International Business provides an interdisciplinary education that includes foreign language proficiency and cross-cultural awareness. Students gain knowledge and develop skills relevant to conducting business in the international domain. Graduates are prepared for careers in organizations with international operations. The program also prepares students for graduate business study.

What Can I Do With an International Business Major

Program Requirements

Course Number Course Title Credits

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (18 credits)
Must have 3.0 avg, minimum grade of C- required in each course
CIS 106 End-User Computing 3
ECN 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECN 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECN 204 Introduction to Statistics 3
ACC 281 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
MTH 201 or 221 Calculus or Business Calculus 3
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CORE COURSES (27 credits; Minimum grade of C- required in each course )
BUS 317 Introduction to Management Information Systems 3
BUS 325 Principles of Finance 3
BUS 335 Principles of Marketing 3
BUS 345 International Business Environment 3
BUS 433 International Marketing 3
BUS 445 International Financial Management 3
BUS 453 International Business Seminar 3
BUS 462 Quality Management Systems 3
ECN 443 International Economics 3

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES (3 credits)
One 212 level or higher course in a foreign or second language

 3

CROSS-CULTURAL CORE COURSES (12 credits)
Four cross-cultural courses (A list of suggested courses can be found in the College Catalog.)

 12

FOREIGN EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT 
Students are required to participate in a significant foreign experience. Subject to written approval of the student's advisor and the department, this requirement can be satisfied by one of the following four options:

  1. completing an overseas (foreign country) internship,
  2. participating in a study abroad program,
  3. completing an appropriate domestic internship (typically with a local business heavily engaged in international commerce),
  4. completion of two 300-level courses in a foreign language with a grade of "C" or higher in each course.

In completing the foreign experience requirement, international business and economics majors can take advantage of one of Brockport's many opportunities to study abroad. Overseas programs may take the form of traditional college/university course work or an intership program. With one of the largest study abroad programs in the nation, the College has programs in England, France, Costa Rica, Mexico, Australia, Ghana, Jamaica, Russia, Germany, The Netherlands, and many other locations. Summer Programs include countries such as Greece, Australia, Mexico, England, and Costa Rica. Internship opportunities are available with many organizations and businesses in Australia, Canada, England, Mexico, Costa Rica, Scotland, and Germany.
Total Number of Credits 60

Note: Students must complete the entrance requirements for the major with an average entrance requirements grade point of at least 3.0 and no grade below "C-" to be certain that they will be admitted to the major.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge of business: Students are knowledgeable of business and economics with an international and interdisciplinary perspective.

a. Define business-related vocabulary.
b. Apply important business concepts, skills, and theories.
c. Identify the societal, ethical, legal, political, and diversity issues that impact business environment.
d. Analyze international business and economic issues.

2. Information literacy: Students are literate in business information and tools.

a. Use appropriate tools to support business analysis.
b. Use business-related software effectively.
c. Apply appropriate sources of data and information, including library and on-line sources.  

3. Analytical and critical thinking ability: Students are capable of critically analyzing business data and conditions.

a. Analyze business and economic data and conditions.
b. Utilize critical thinking skills.  

4. Communication skills: Students are effective communicators.

a. Communicate effectively in oral format.
b. Communicate effectively in written format.  

5. Global awareness: Students are capable of working in a global setting.

a. Identify cross-cultural issues in international business.

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Department of Business Administration

Department Chair: Steven Breslawski
Location: Hartwell 119
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Email: mderleth@brockport.edu
Phone: (585) 395-2623
Fax: (585) 395-2542

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Steven T Breslawski Ph.D
 (SUNY College At Buffalo)  
Associate Professor and Chair
Mustafa  Canbolat Ph.D
 (McMaster University)  
Assistant Professor
John T Gardner Ph.D
 (Ohio State University-Main Campus)  
Professor
Baban  Hasnat Ph.D
 (The University Of Tennessee)  
Professor
Lerong  He 
Assistant Professor
John  Keiser Ph.D
 (University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign)  
Associate Professor
Athanasios P Mihalakas JD
 (University College London)  
Assistant Professor
Richard A Petitte MS
 (Rochester Institute Of Technology)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Joon Yong  Seo Ph.D
 (University Of Utah)  
Assistant Professor
Jacqueline G Slifkin JD
 (University Of Pittsburgh-Main Campus)  
Lecturer
Richard  Strusienski MS
 (SUNY At Buffalo)  
Lecturer
Anne  VanGraafeiland JD
 (Boston College)  
Lecturer
Melissa L Waite Ph.D
 (SUNY At Buffalo)  
Associate Professor
Jerald L Weaver Ph.D
 (Florida State University)  
Associate Professor and Associate Chair
Michael  Ziolkowski Ph.D
 (SUNY At Buffalo)  
Assistant Professor