International Business (Certificate)

Location(s): Main Campus, Online Campus

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Program Summary

The Certificate in International Business is designed to prepare students for future management roles in global business practices by gaining understanding in international environmental dimensions, developing management skills in foreign culture, and participating in experiential education through study abroad opportunities.

Students interested in obtaining experience in international business topics and study abroad opportunities will be encouraged to complete requirements to obtain the Certificate in International Business. A student must be in “good standing” according to Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business policy to begin coursework toward a Certificate in International Business.

The certificate combines international business courses with a foreign language and an area or thematic studies course. Four (4) courses and a study abroad experience are required. A minimum of 16 credit hours is required for completion.

Program Information

Certificate Completion

This certificate program must be completed in conjunction with a degree program. The certificate will be awarded at the same time as the degree program and cannot be earned independently of a degree. Additionally, the certificate will only be awarded when an undergraduate major or minor degree in Business has been earned.

International Business Curriculum (16-19 Credits)

International Business Courses (6 Credits)

Complete two courses from the following:

ECON 3210 - International Economics and Finance 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 3050 - International Business 3 Credit(s)
MKTG 3400 - International Marketing 3 Credit(s)

Area/Thematic Studies (3 Credits)

Complete one course from the following:

ARTH 3750 - History of Non-Western Art 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2150 - Global Communication and Culture 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3230 - British Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3240 - British Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3260 - Continental European Literature 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3510 - History and Culture of Premodern France 3 Credit(s)
FREN 4640 - Topics in French Studies 3 Credit(s)
GERM 3510 - Cultural History of Germany 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4610 - Topics in African History 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4480 - Europe in the 20th Century: The Age of Conflict and Revolution 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3440 - Introduction to the Middle East 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4600 - Theories of International Relations 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4610 - International Law and Organization 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4700 - International Conflict 3 Credit(s)
SOC 3110 - Culture and Religion in South Asia 3 Credit(s)
SOC 4500 - Global Issues in Sociology 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3510 - Culture and History of Spain 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4610 - Special Topics in Hispanic Studies 3 Credit(s)

Foreign Language (3-4 Credits)

May be submitted with intensive modern language courses taken abroad or language courses available at SUU. See Course Descriptions for additional listings.

Study Abroad Experience (3-6 Credits)

Minimum of two (2) weeks required. The international experience requirement allows students to gain practical international business experience. Students can fulfill the requirement by participating in a study abroad program or an international internship. Study abroad experiences must be approved through a School of Business advisor.

Total Credits, Certificate: 16-19

Program Learning Outcomes

Students gain an understanding in international environmental dimensions and develop management skills in a foreign culture.
Students participate in experimental education through study abroad opportunities.