International Business Concentrations
CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW: The purpose of the concentration in International Business is to provide an organizational framework for courses and complementary academic activities or experience, which focus on the development of international business management skills, and provide students with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of business environments, culture in other countries and regions of the world.
Concentrations complement a curriculum-wide focus on the application of all management skills and concepts in a broad international context.
Its primary focus is on cross-border management and regional studies through a combination of courses in international business management, experiential learning activities accomplished by field studies which are specifically designed to supplement graduate studies in management. It also provides an opportunity to link functionally-oriented courses with a strong emphasis on application outside the United States, with the various research and outreach activities underway in other parts of the school.
The International Business program is becoming more important as an increasing number of American business organizations engage in activities outside the United States. Many U.S. firms do more than fifty percent of their business in other countries, and the number of multinational firms is constantly increasing. In addition, the value of United States exports is growing substantially each year.
The program is designed both to acquaint students with the philosophies, methods, and environmental influences on business in other countries, and to provide practical in-depth education in one or more of the necessary functional activities. The objective is to prepare individuals for entry-level positions described in the career options section.
The major includes core courses required of all business students, plus seven concentration courses. Core courses are designed to provide a foundation in the basic concepts and practices of the business community. The core is sufficiently broad to prepare graduates to understand and function effectively in the many types of entry-level positions available.
Further, it is designed to provide graduates with the analytical tools and increased capacity for creative thought and critical judgment needed with advancement to more senior positions.
The Study of Management Practices
Conducted in China for Chinese High School Graduates
An additional program being developed is designed to assist Chinese student who are just entering the workforce.
