Business Administration/International Business
Curriculum Description
International Business is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. This curriculum prepares individuals for positions in international business through studies in business, social science, foreign language, and specialized courses in international marketing, law, economics, and trade practices.
Students will be expected to demonstrate language skills; a knowledge of geographic, political, and cultural differences; the ability to process import/export documentation; and a knowledge of international economics and business practices.
Employment opportunities are available in import/export departments, freight forwarder companies, customs house brokerage firms, international banking, state and federal government organizations, world organizations, and other internationally active businesses.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A2512D
NC CIP: 52.1101
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| INT 110 | International Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Survey of Economics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Microeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| INT 230 | International Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective | ** | ** | ** | 4 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 13 | 2 | 0 | 18 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| INT 115 | Global Communications | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| INT 220 | International Economics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 110 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SPA 111 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Survey of Mathematics NEW REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| College Algebra NEW REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 17 | 2 | 0 | 18 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 270 | International Accounting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| INT 210 | International Trade | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 224 | International Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SPA 112 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 15 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Additional Information
Business Electives — Select 4 credit hours: ACC 121, ACC 129, BUS 116, BUS 225, BUS 240, COE 111, CTS 130, INT 180, PMT 110
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult your academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A2512D