International Business - B.S.B.A.
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The International Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program allows students to develop a thorough understanding of the multifaceted global business environment.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply the major concepts, skills and values of business administration.
- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations through a variety of professional methods within business administration.
- Use decision-support tools to resolve contemporary business issues using ethical business practices.
- Demonstrate the value of cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity and diversity in a global business environment through context appropriate communication and decision-making.
- Synthesize the global dynamics of the social, political, cultural and legal environments to make appropriate strategic recommendations.
Courses provide a distinct emphasis on global aspects as students are challenged to demonstrate business skills desired by employers. Students have the opportunity to participate in internships, study abroad experiences and language immersion programs. Students should plan their electives to create a meaningful, customized career path; these selections are facilitated by the university's faculty advising system.
International Business graduates are prepared for entry-level management positions with firms in a variety of industries operating in the global environment.
International Business
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science in business administration degree
Credits Business Foundations | ||
| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACCT1220 | Managerial Accounting | 4.5 |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 4.5 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 4.5 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 4.5 |
| MGMT1001 | Contemporary Business Management I | 4.5 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 4.5 |
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | 4.5 |
| Degree Courses | ||
| ECON1002 | Microeconomics | 4.5 |
| MGMT1002 | Contemporary Business Management II | 4.5 |
| MGMT2020 | Organizational Behavior | 4.5 |
| MGMT2030 | Operations and Supply Chain Management I | 4.5 |
| MGMT4020 | Strategic Management | 4.5 |
| MGMT4030 | Senior Business Capstone | 4.5 |
| Major Courses | ||
| IBUS2002 | International Business | 4.5 |
| IBUS2040 | International Culture and Protocol | 4.5 |
| IBUS3055 | International Resource Management | 4.5 |
| LAW3055 | International Business Law | 4.5 |
| MGMT3030 | Managerial Technology | 4.5 |
| or FISV3005 | International Finance | |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose 13.5 credits of the following: | 13.5 | |
| Foreign Area Studies: China | ||
| Foreign Area Studies: Pacific Rim | ||
| Foreign Area Studies: Latin America | ||
| Foreign Area Studies: Russia | ||
| Foreign Area Studies: Eastern Europe | ||
| Foreign Area Studies: Africa | ||
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 13.5 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Advanced Composition and Communication | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 9 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, and one at the 4000 level. | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 9 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
One course from ART, HIST, HUM‡, LIT, or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 9 | |
| Fundamentals of Algebra (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Science | 4.5 | |
One course from BIO^, CHM±, PHY° or SCI | ||
| Social Sciences | 9 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
One course from ANTH°°, LEAD, PSCI, PSYC or SOC | ||
| A&S Electives | 9 | |
Two courses with an EASC attribute, one at 3000 level or higher. | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 18 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university. | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 180.0 | |
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‡HUM courses are not offered in North Miami or Online.
^BIO courses are not offered in North Miami, Charlotte or Online.
¶CAD courses are only offered in Providence.
±CHM courses are not offered in North Miami or Online.
°PHY courses are not offered in Charlotte.
°°ANTH courses are not offered in North Miami or Charlotte.
# In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), Internship, Minor or Study Abroad. For Accelerated Master's program students, up to three graduate-level courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact an adviser before scheduling free elective credits.
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Basic Mathematics or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree must leave Johnson & Wales University with effective writing skills to fulfill the graduation writing requirement. These writing skills will be assessed at the completion of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication. Students who have met the requirement of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication or ENG1027 Honors Advanced Composition and Communications: Civic Discourse outside of Johnson & Wales University must fulfill the graduation writing requirement through successful completion of ENG0001 Writing Workshop.
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Study Abroad programs offer a variety of international options for major, minor, Arts & Sciences, and elective credit at many price points for students during the academic year and summer. Faculty-led, exchange, affiliate, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester. Financial aid is applicable and scholarships are available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications.