International Business, Minor
Minor in International Business (680000M)
The rapid globalization of business is creating dynamic changes in the business environment. As a result, significant opportunities for graduates with academic backgrounds in international business are available. The 18-19 credit International Business minor provides students with a basic understanding of international business and its environments and is a useful complement for many majors. The University of Akron has exchange agreements with leading universities throughout the world, enabling students to study and gain valuable business experience in such locales as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Japan and the Netherlands.
Globalization and international business have become the norm in today's world. Many businesses are involved in international business either directly or indirectly. Globalization has created significant opportunities for graduates with an academic background in international business. This minor provides students with a basic understanding of international business and its environments and is a useful complement for many majors.
This minor is best suited for College of Business majors, but may be taken by all students. Non-Business majors are encouraged to consider the International Business Certificate. The rapid globalization of business is creating dynamic changes in the business environment. This unprecedented wave of change creates new opportunities and challenges that must be managed effectively. The IB minor is designed to prepare graduates to manage the change and complexity that globalization brings with it.
Special emphasis is placed on the process of foreign market entry.
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 minor 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.
Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BLAW 323 | International Business Law (Spring only) | 3 |
| INTB 205 | International Business | 3 |
| INTB 421 | Foreign Market Entry (Fall only) 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Principles of International Economics 1 | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Politics & Institutions | ||
| International Financial Reporting & Analysis (Spring only) 1 | ||
| International Business Finance 1 | ||
| International Banking 1 | ||
| Supply Chain Logistics Planning (Spring only) 1 | ||
| International Management 1 | ||
| Selected Topics: International Management 1 | ||
| Special Topics in Management 1 | ||
| Foreign Market Distance Analysis (Fall only) 1 | ||
| Special Topics: International Business 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Must be admitted to 4 year degree granting major.