International Business Major

The International Business Major

At Missouri Southern State University the International Business major involves the study of business transactions that involve two or more countries, and it provides our students with knowledge of the international business processes, in order to prepare them for their future careers.

Students majoring in this field learn the structure of market environments of the international business arena, and the effect that these environments have on the decision-making process. They found out not only why businesses go overseas, but how they do so and what makes them successful. The program is designed for students who are interested in working abroad, with foreign companies in the Unites States, or with local businesses in competition with foreign ones.

Students study International Business because it comprises a large and growing portion of business activity. Almost all companies, large or small, are affected by global events and competition. This is because most sell to or buy from foreign countries and/or compete against products and services that come from abroad.

This major will prepare a student for a variety of jobs in the international workplace or graduate studies in international business. It is through close consultation with an adviser that the student will most properly prepare for a career.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in International Business

MSSU Core Requirements 51*

Business Core Requirements 39

International Business Major 18**

Electives 16

*IB 310 International Business is included in the MSSU Core

Semester hours required for degree 124

**International Business Major Requirements (18 hrs.)

International Business - select three from the following

IB 400 International Marketing (3 hrs.)

IB 410 International Management (3 hrs.)

IB 420 International Accounting (3 hrs.)

IB 430 International Corporate Finance (3 hrs.)

International Studies - select one from the following

IntS 303 Contemporary World Civilizations (3 hrs.)

IntS 304 Comparative Political Economy (3 hrs.)

IntS 305 International Techno-Trends (3 hrs.)

International Business - select one of the following

IB 491 Independent Study in International Business*** (3 hrs)

IB 499 Internship in International Business*** (3 hrs.)

IB 498 Special Topics in International Business*** (3 hrs.)

and

Competency in Foreign Language (3 hrs.)

*** With the approval of the course instructor and Dean, School of Business Administration

International Trade & Quality Center of Missouri Southern State University
3950 E. Newman Rd. Joplin, Missouri (U.S.A.) 64801-1595
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