The International Business major was designed to prepare graduates in both business fundamentals and knowledge of the economic, political, cultural, legal, and other environmental factors that shape the patterns of international trade, investment, financing, and strategic alliance in today’s global economy. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in one of Monmouth College’s foreign exchange programs. Participants in these programs learn about that nation’s business environment, culture, and language while studying in that particular country of interest.
Career opportunities for International Business majors exist in all types of organizations since even small firms do business internationally via the Internet. Employers of international business graduates include: multinational corporations, financial and research institutions, manufacturers, management and marketing consulting, government, and technology companies. Graduates joining small and mid-sized firms will find many complex and challenging international business opportunities in the United States and abroad.
Required Courses for the International Business Major:
BUSI 101 Data Analysis
BUSI
105
Introduction to Commerce
BUSI 121 Business Math and Statistics
ECON
200 Principles of Economics
BUSI
218 Business Writing
ECON
301 Intermediate Macro Economics
BUSI
305
Business Administration and Organization
BUSI
306
Business Finance
BUSI
307
Marketing
ECON
360 International Trade and Finance
ACCT
203
Financial Accounting
BUSI
345 Globalization and International Management
BUSI
290*
International Business Practicum
BUSI
409
International Business Strategy
*Students can satisfy the international travel requirement for this course by completing an approved study abroad experience or BUSI 290.
Electives outside Business and Accounting:
Students must choose one course from the list below or complete one elective course with approval of the program coordinator. Students may select courses from this list without prior approval of the program coordinator. With the approval of the program coordinator, students may substitute a course from the recommended list below or propose other courses which involve course material directly related to international studies or a geographic focus.
POLS
270 Global Affairs
POLS
366 International Organizations
POLS
397 States and Markets
HIST
319
Contemporary World History
ECON
351 Comparative Economic Systems
Other Recommended Courses:
POLS 200 Comparative Politics
POLS
397 States and Markets
POLS
202 Modern Japan
ANTH
360
Cultures of the Middle East
PSYC
237 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYC
282 Cultural Psychology
RELG
210 Judaism and Islam
RELG
300 Philosophy and Religions of Asia
RELG
244 Religion and Politics
Foreign Language coursework beyond the 102 level.