IB Major Requirements

All SCB majors must complete BBA CORE requirements. As an International Business Major, you must also take courses from the International Business Component, the Cultural Component, complete a second SCB business major, complete a Foreign Language minor, and participate in a GVSU-approved study abroad program.


International Business Component:

Choose four courses from the following group:

And one course from the following group: 

Cultural Component: 

Students must take six hours of course credit that may be completed by taking EITHER:

OPTION A
Take two courses from the following:

 

Other courses in a variety of disciplines may be used to fulfill this group as approved by the advisor.

OPTION B
At least six hours of international internship credit.  This option is highly recommended.

Second SCB Business Major
Students are required to complete a second SCB major in a functional discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, or Marketing)

Foreign Language Minor
A foreign language minor or demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language is required.  Students who feel they can demonstrate proficiency will be assessed by the Modern Language faculty, based on American Council for Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) guidelines and a personal interview.

Study Abroad Experience
Students are required to participate in a GVSU-approved study abroad experience.  At least 6 credits required for the major must be obtained abroad.

International Business Minor Requirements
The undergraduate minor program in international business is for both business and non-business students with the exception of of those majoring in international business and general business. The minor consists of 18 credit hours (six courses).

Required Courses:
ECO 210 Introductory Macroeconomics
MGT 303 Introduction to International Business

Choose three courses from the following:

Additional Course
IB minors must also choose one course from the International Business Major Cultural Component requirement, or a three-credit international internship. Students majoring in any business discipline or economics must select an additional cultures or international business couse.

Choose one from the following:

Or participate in a three-credit international internship

Students much achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA in these courses to receive the international business minor designation. Student must complete all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the international business minor courses. Courses may be taken credit/no credit.