International Business, Certificate

Certificate in International Business (680000C)

The wave of rapid change in the physical, political, economic, and cultural landscapes around the world is creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses and individuals that need to be managed effectively. The interdisciplinary 12-credit International Business (IB) Certificate is for students who are not enrolled in the College of Business. It provides students with an opportunity to better understand the global business environment, and teaches students how to respond to the forces that shape this environment.

College of Business Undergraduate Programs
http://www.uakron.edu/business/advising 
(330) 972-7042 
businessadvising@uakron.edu 
College of Business room 260

The following information has official approval of the Department of Marketing and the College of Business, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

College of Business Policies for Certificates:

  • Complete all certificate requirements prior to graduation.
  • Earn a 2.0 GPA in all certificate coursework.
  • Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA in all undergraduate coursework.
  • Complete all prerequisites for each course.
  • Courses may not be taken as pass/fail.
  • Complete at least 6 additional credits not needed for any other major, minor, or certificate.
  • Earn at least 9 credits at The University of Akron in the College of Business.
  • Declare the certificate in the Business Undergraduate Advising Office, College of Business room 260.

Summary

Required Courses9
Electives3
Total Hours12

Required Courses

INTB:205International Business3
INTB:421Foreign Market Entry (Fall only) 13
BLAW:323International Business Law (Spring only)3
Total Hours9

Electives

Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Terrorism
Philosophy of International Law
World Politics & Government
Comparative Politics
Intercultural Communication 1
Total Hours3