The Minor in International Business provides students essential knowledge to thrive in today's interconnected global economy. This interdisciplinary program delves into international trade, cross-cultural interactions, and the economic, political, and legal frameworks that influence global business practices. The curriculum features coursework in international business and foreign language fundamentals, and an immersive international experience. Completing this minor prepares students to effectively address cross-border business challenges while honing their critical thinking and global problem-solving abilities.
Minor Requirements
The requirements for a minor in international business are 22 to 26 credits (plus 4-8 prerequisite language credits):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS 201 | Principles of Global Economics | 4 |
| COM 316 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| IBUS 301 | Intro to International Trade | 3 |
| SCM 310 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| CHIN 211 | Intercultural Connections in Chinese I | 4 |
| or FREN 211 | Intercultural Connections in French I | |
| or GER 211 | Intercultural Connections in German I | |
| or SPAN 211 | Intercultural Connections in Spanish I | |
| Elective Courses | 3-4 | |
| Global Marketing 1 | ||
| International Issues and Global Governance: An Introduction to Global Studies | ||
| Culture, Identity, and Dialogue: An Introduction to Global Studies | ||
| World Geography | ||
| Logistics Management | ||
| Strategic Purchasing & Sourcing | ||
| Intercultural Connections in Chinese II | ||
or FREN 212 | Intercultural Connections in French II | |
or GER 212 | Intercultural Connections in German II | |
or SPAN 212 | Intercultural Connections in Spanish II | |
Other approved course | ||
| International Experience | 1-4 | |
| Internship abroad or approved domestic internship with an international focus or Approved Exploration seminar or May seminar abroad, or cooperative education at the CLV | ||
| Academic Internship | ||
| Academic Internship | ||
or FREN 390 | Academic Internship | |
or GER 390 | Academic Internship | |
or SPAN 390 | Academic Internship | |
| Cooperative Education at the Concordia Language Villages | ||
or FREN 395 | Cooperative Education at the Concordia Language Villages | |
or GER 395 | Cooperative Learning at CLV | |
or SPAN 395 | Cooperative Education at the Concordia Language Villages | |
| Total Hours | 22-26 | |
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BUSN 451 requires BUSN 351 as a prerequisite