Certificate in International Business

Advising and Admission

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 experimental 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 Southern Utah University School of Business policy to begin coursework toward a Certificate in International Business. A certificate will be awarded to the student at graduation when an undergraduate major or minor Degree in Business has been earned.

Requirements

A student eligible to graduate with an undergraduate major or minor degree in business can obtain a Certificate in International Business.

The certificate combines two international business courses with a foreign language and an area of thematic studies course. Four courses and a study abroad experience are required. A total of 15 credit hours are required for completion.

Required Courses (15 credits)

Two courses in International Business (6 credits)

ECON 4900 - Special Topics 2 to 4 credits
MGMT 3050 - International Business 3 credits
MKTG 3400 - International Marketing 3 credits
ACCT 4900 - Special Topics 1 to 3 credits
FIN 4900 - Special Topics 1 to 3 credits
MGMT 4900 - Special Topics 1 to 3 credits
MKTG 4900 - Special Topics 1 to 3 credits

One course in a Foreign Language (3 Credits)

May be submitted with intensive modern language course taken abroad. See Course Descriptions for additional listings.

One course in Area or Thematic Studies (3 credits)

ARTH 3750 - History of Non-Western Art 3 credits
COMM 2150 - Intercultural Communication 3 credits
ENGL 3250 - Continental European Lit I 3 credits
ENGL 3260 - Continental European Lit II 3 credits
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 credits
ENGL 3230 - British Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 3240 - British Literature II 3 credits
FREN 3510 - History & Culture of Premodern France 3 credits
FREN 4640 - Topics in French Studies 3 credits
GERM 3510 - Cultural History of Germany 3 credits
HIST 4480 - Europe in the 20th Century 3 credits
HIST 4610 - Topics In African History 3 credits
POLS 3440 - Introduction to the Middle East 3 credits
POLS 4600 - Theories of International Relations 3 credits
POLS 4610 - International Law & Organization 3 credits
POLS 4700 - International Conflict 3 credits
SOC 3110 - Traveling Across South Asia 3 credits
SOC 4500 - Global Issues in Sociology 3 credits
SPAN 3510 - Culture & History of Spain 3 credits
SPAN 4610 - Special Topics in Culture, Linguistics, or Literature 3 credits

Study Abroad Experience of at least 2 weeks (3 credits)

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.