International Business Degrees Online

OBJECTIVES
The course objective intends To provide professional skills in International Business awareness in the context of globalisation.
DURATION
This course shall be of two years.
ELIGIBILITY
Graduation
FEE
Rs. 10,000 TOP

COURSE STRUCTURE

Previous Final

Economics for International Managers

Computer Aided Management

Accounting and Finance for Managers

International Trade

Foundation of Ethics in Management

International Marketing Management

International Financial Management

International HRM
Strategic Management

International Business Law

WTO

Research Methodology

Services Marketing

Customer Relationship Management

Research Project (equivalent to two paper)

The School of Business Administration’s B.B.A. in International Business degree program prepares students to excel in positions involving global trade and commerce by imparting the business and communication skills needed to compete internationally.

Available as a primary or secondary major, the international business major combines courses in international accounting, marketing, economics, finance, management, information systems, operations management and cultural anthropology with foreign-language study. A study abroad experience is strongly recommended.

Degree Requirements

In addition to Core Curriculum and Business Core Curriculum requirements, students pursuing the B.B.A. degree in international business must complete the following courses to earn 18 hours in this major:
ANTH 102. Introducation to Cultural Anthropology or
ANTH 271. World Cultures
MARK 363. International Marketing or
MGMT 315. International Management

Four courses from the following:
ACCT 306. Advanced Accounting—Business Combinations, Consolidations and International
ECON 323. International Economics
ECON 324. International Monetary Relations
ECON 325. Economics of Development and Growth
FINC 340. Emerging Markets*
FINC 355. International Financial Management
HRER 329. Global Human Resources & Organizational Behavior
ISOM 338. Logistics in the Global Economy
MARK 341. Global Marketing*
MARK 363. International Marketing
MGMT 305. Global Business Strategy*
MGMT 315. International Management
SPRT 345. Globalization of the Sport Industry

Program International Business (4 yrs, Bachelor of Bus. Adm.)
Duration (years) 4
Minimum Credits 126
Path Notes R = Required Course C = Recommended Course

Aims and objectives
This programme provides graduates with a wide understanding and appreciation of international markets, their features and how to operate on an international scale. The courses offered provide a solid foundation of business education through a study of organisations, their management and their changing external environment, plus one more specialised depth in one functional business area.

Section: A - Major Core Requirements Min. Credits: 40 Max. Credits: 43
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
ACCT-110 Accounting I R 3 3
ACCT-111 Accounting II R 3 3
ACCT-211 Managerial Accounting R 3 3
BADM-230 Business Law R 3 3
BADM-234 Organizational Behavior R 3 3
BADM-431 Research Methods in Business R 3 3
BADM-439 Senior Simulation in Business 3 3
BADM-475 Strategy and Business Policy 3 3
BADM-493 Final Year Project 3 0
ECON-261 Principles of Microeconomics R 3 3
ECON-262 Principles of Macroeconomics R 3 3
FIN-266 Managerial Finance R 4 4
IMGT-488 Operations Management R 3 3
MGT-281 Introduction to Management R 3 3
MKTG-291 Marketing R 3 3

Section: B - Major Requirements Min. Credits: 27 Max. Credits: 39
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
BADM-250 International Business R 3 3
BADM-450 Global Business Strategy R 3 3
BANK-430 International Trade & Finance R 4 4
BANK-440 Offshore Practice & Administration C 4 4
ECON-480 International Economic Integration R 3 3
FIN-430 International Financial Management R 3 3
MGT-355 Leadership in Organizations C 3 3
MGT-390 International Management R 3 3
MGT-470 Mgt Restructuring & Reengin. C 3 3
MKTG-390 E-Commerce C 3 3
MKTG-395 Consumer Behavior C 3 3
MKTG-398 Marketing Research C 3 3
MKTG-491 International Marketing R 3 3

Section: C - Major Business Electives Min. Credits: 3 Max. Credits: 9
Notes: Any ACCT-, BADM-, BANK-, COMM-, ECON-, EUS-, FIN-, HRM-, IMGT-, MIS-, MGT-, MKTG- course not taken as a major core or major requirement. BADM-491 may have a credit range of 1-3 credits.
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
BADM-491 Special Topics in Business 1 0

Section: D - Language Expression Min. Credits: 9 Max. Credits: 15
Notes: (1) Placement in English courses is done on the basis of a Placement Test or tests such as TOEFL or GCE. (2) Students may complete BADM-231 or BADM-332.
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
BADM-231 Business Communications R 3 3
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research R 3 3
BENG-100 College English 3 6
COMM-200 Business & Professional Communication R 3 3
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 3 3
ENGL-101 English Composition R 3 3

Section: E - Computer Electives Min. Credits: 6 Max. Credits: 15
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications 3 3
COMP-151A Fund. Conc. of Info. and Comp. Tech. 3 3
COMP-160 Introduction to Multimedia 3 3
COMP-161 Interactive Multimedia Development 3 3
COMP-351 Information Systems Concepts 3 3

Section: F - Mathematics Electives Min. Credits: 14 Max. Credits: 17
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
IMGT-486 Quantitative Methods 3 3
MATH-105 Intermediate Algebra 3 4
MATH-150 Finite Mathematics R 4 4
MATH-220 Statistics R 4 4
MATH-320 Advanced Statistics 3 3

Section: G - Humanities Electives Min. Credits: 6 Max. Credits: 15
Notes: Or any language course ENGL-, FREN-, GERM-, GREK-, ITAL-, RUS-, SPAN-.
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
DES-110A Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 3
DES-111 Greek Art 3 3
ENGL-102 Western World Literature & Composition 3 3
HIST-201 World History to 1500 3 3
HIST-202 World History Since 1500 3 3
HIST-203 Modern Europe 4 4
HIST-260 Cyprus History & Culture 3 3
MUS-110 Introduction to Music 3 3
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 3
PHIL-120 Ethics 3 3
PHIL-121 Business Ethics C 3 3
REL-250A Ancient & Medieval Christian Thought 3 3

Section: H - Social Sciences Electives Min. Credits: 6 Max. Credits: 15
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology 3 3
ESCI-200 Society & Environment 3 3
PSCI-101 American National Government 3 3
PSY-110 General Psychology I 3 3
PSY-111 General Psychology II 3 3
PSY-210A Social Psychology 4 4
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 3 3

With advances in modern technology, today’s marketplace is becoming more and more global. Companies that once confined their work to a local market are now doing business with suppliers and customers around the world. To remain competitive, these companies are increasingly turning to leaders with relevant knowledge, experience and training in international business practices.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in International Business is designed to draw on a range of disciplines, including law, accounting, management, marketing, finance, business, economics, and information systems in order to help prepare students to become global business leaders. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the framework for analyzing the firm and understanding the challenges faced by business in an international marketplace.

The BBA also provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree at the Master’s level. The BBA degree meets the lower-levels requirement (180 credits) of the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Career Opportunities

The BBA with a concentration in International Business can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career as a:
Global Distribution Manager
International Trade Manager
International Sales Representative
International Financial Manager
Consultant
Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The BBA with a concentration in International Business features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Key topics covered in this degree program include the elements of management and leadership in modern organization, the importance of communication, the development of marketing strategies in a global environment, and international financial management.
Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:
Assess decisions and employ methods for improving decision making.
Apply teambuilding and leadership skills.
Apply mathematical, statistical, and research techniques to analyze contemporary business practices and functions.
Apply the concepts and principles of finance and accounting to make effective decisions.
Discuss operations management practices and principles used in the current business environment.
Explain macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and how they relate to the management of domestic and global organizations.
Discuss the implications of technology and the Internet on today’s businesses.
Communicate effectively in business situations.
Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.
Concentration courses for this program include:
Global Leadership
Marketing Management Concepts
International Marketing Strategy
Financial Management in International Business

M.S.I.B. Course Requirements
Students who completed their bachelor’s degree in a non-business field or students with insufficient background in accounting, economics, and business management are required to complete the following prerequisite courses.Prerequisite Courses (4 courses)
BM 201 Principles of Management 4 units
EC 201 Principles of Economics 4 units
Choose one(1) course below: 4 units
BM 221 Business Statistics I ( 4 units)
BM 371 Strategic Management (4 units)
Choose one(1) course below: 4 units
BM 211 Principles of Accounting I ( 4 units)
BM 361 Management Science (4 units)
Major Courses (11 courses)
BA 511 Business Statistics and Analysis 4
BA 512 Advanced Strategic Management 4
BA 573 Project Planning and Management Seminar 4
IB 521 International Management Theory 4
IB 522 International Business Strategies 4
IB 531 International Economics 4
IB 541 International Trade Policy 4
IB 551 International Financial Management 4
IB 552 Foreign Exchange 4
IB 561 International Marketing Theory 4
IB 571 International Investment Theory 4
Total Major Courses 44 units
Elective Courses
With Thesis - choose any one (1) course below
With Project - choose any two (2) courses below
With Comprehensive Exam - choose any three (3) courses below
BA 571 Decision Making Theory 4
BA 572 Environmental and Risk Management 4
CS 521 Management Information System 4
CS 562 Data Communication & Computer Networks 4
CS 591 Managing Electronic Commerce 4
EC 521 Business and Economic Forecasting 4
EC 591 Economic Analysis and Public Policy 4
IB 542 International Logistics 4
IB 581 International Entrepreneurship 4
IB 591 International Development Strategy 4
Total Elective Courses 4, 8, 12 units
Choose any one (1) course below
MS 601 Thesis 8
MS 611 Project 4
MS 621 Comprehensive Exam 1
Total units 4, 8, 12 units
Total Courses 56, 56, 57 Units

Graduation Requirements
The Master’s degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of required quarter units. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.

Up to 16 quarter units (4 courses) of coursework can be accepted for transfer credits from another institution. At least 24 quarter units (6 courses) must be completed in residency at the California University of Management and Sciences. Deviations and substitutions for the requirements must be approved by the Academic Dean.

Program International Business (4 yrs, Bachelor of Bus. Adm.)
Duration (years) 4
Minimum Credits 126
Path Notes R = Required Course C = Recommended Course

Aims and objectives
This programme provides graduates with a wide understanding and appreciation of international markets, their features and how to operate on an international scale. The courses offered provide a solid foundation of business education through a study of organisations, their management and their changing external environment, plus one more specialised depth in one functional business area.

Section: A - Major Core Requirements Min. Credits: 40 Max. Credits: 43
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
ACCT-110 Accounting I R 3 3
ACCT-111 Accounting II R 3 3
ACCT-211 Managerial Accounting R 3 3
BADM-230 Business Law R 3 3
BADM-234 Organizational Behavior R 3 3
BADM-431 Research Methods in Business R 3 3
BADM-439 Senior Simulation in Business 3 3
BADM-475 Strategy and Business Policy 3 3
BADM-493 Final Year Project 3 0
ECON-261 Principles of Microeconomics R 3 3
ECON-262 Principles of Macroeconomics R 3 3
FIN-266 Managerial Finance R 4 4
IMGT-488 Operations Management R 3 3
MGT-281 Introduction to Management R 3 3
MKTG-291 Marketing R 3 3

Section: B - Major Requirements Min. Credits: 27 Max. Credits: 39
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
BADM-250 International Business R 3 3
BADM-450 Global Business Strategy R 3 3
BANK-430 International Trade & Finance R 4 4
BANK-440 Offshore Practice & Administration C 4 4
ECON-480 International Economic Integration R 3 3
FIN-430 International Financial Management R 3 3
MGT-355 Leadership in Organizations C 3 3
MGT-390 International Management R 3 3
MGT-470 Mgt Restructuring & Reengin. C 3 3
MKTG-390 E-Commerce C 3 3
MKTG-395 Consumer Behavior C 3 3
MKTG-398 Marketing Research C 3 3
MKTG-491 International Marketing R 3 3

Section: C - Major Business Electives Min. Credits: 3 Max. Credits: 9
Notes: Any ACCT-, BADM-, BANK-, COMM-, ECON-, EUS-, FIN-, HRM-, IMGT-, MIS-, MGT-, MKTG- course not taken as a major core or major requirement. BADM-491 may have a credit range of 1-3 credits.
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
BADM-491 Special Topics in Business 1 0

Section: D - Language Expression Min. Credits: 9 Max. Credits: 15
Notes: (1) Placement in English courses is done on the basis of a Placement Test or tests such as TOEFL or GCE. (2) Students may complete BADM-231 or BADM-332.
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
BADM-231 Business Communications R 3 3
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research R 3 3
BENG-100 College English 3 6
COMM-200 Business & Professional Communication R 3 3
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 3 3
ENGL-101 English Composition R 3 3

Section: E - Computer Electives Min. Credits: 6 Max. Credits: 15
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications 3 3
COMP-151A Fund. Conc. of Info. and Comp. Tech. 3 3
COMP-160 Introduction to Multimedia 3 3
COMP-161 Interactive Multimedia Development 3 3
COMP-351 Information Systems Concepts 3 3

Section: F - Mathematics Electives Min. Credits: 14 Max. Credits: 17
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
IMGT-486 Quantitative Methods 3 3
MATH-105 Intermediate Algebra 3 4
MATH-150 Finite Mathematics R 4 4
MATH-220 Statistics R 4 4
MATH-320 Advanced Statistics 3 3

Section: G - Humanities Electives Min. Credits: 6 Max. Credits: 15
Notes: Or any language course ENGL-, FREN-, GERM-, GREK-, ITAL-, RUS-, SPAN-.
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
DES-110A Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 3
DES-111 Greek Art 3 3
ENGL-102 Western World Literature & Composition 3 3
HIST-201 World History to 1500 3 3
HIST-202 World History Since 1500 3 3
HIST-203 Modern Europe 4 4
HIST-260 Cyprus History & Culture 3 3
MUS-110 Introduction to Music 3 3
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 3
PHIL-120 Ethics 3 3
PHIL-121 Business Ethics C 3 3
REL-250A Ancient & Medieval Christian Thought 3 3

Section: H - Social Sciences Electives Min. Credits: 6 Max. Credits: 15
Notes:
Course Id Title Credits Teaching Hours
ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology 3 3
ESCI-200 Society & Environment 3 3
PSCI-101 American National Government 3 3
PSY-110 General Psychology I 3 3
PSY-111 General Psychology II 3 3
PSY-210A Social Psychology 4 4
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 3 3

Curriculum

Major in International Business — 27 credits
Minor in International Business — 12 credits

Sample courses include:
International Financial Management
Environment of World Business
Management of Multinational Corporations
Cross-Cultural Communications and Management
International Marketing Management
International Business Law
International Organizations
Globalization and Sustainable Development

See the BComm degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar
International Business Co-op program

The program examines international business issues from a strategic perspective while offering exposure to several disciplines including international management, marketing, finance, as well as international aspects of politics, economics, and sociology. Students benefit from the program’s practical orientation toward the exporting of goods and services, dealing with the challenges of a complex multicultural and multilingual marketplace, and exposure to the legal implications of operating within a global environment.
Performing on-site audits of international standards procedures and implementation
Studying the implications and repercussions of international policy change on domestic and international markets
Local and international sourcing, allocation and distribution of industrial materials
Short and long term forecasts for product sales and competition in key markets
Admission Requirements

International Business (BComm - Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.

The International Affairs and Commerce major is designed for students with a particular interest in economics, or an intention of working in international business. In addition to the CORE requirements and General Education Requirements, students take further coursework in economics, as well as a two-course business sequence. The major prepares students for careers in business and economics, as well as for graduate school.

Major Requirements

ECON 055 Introductory Macroeconomics
ECON 121 International Trade
ECON 123 International Finance
BUSI 031 Principles of Financial Accounting

One course from the following:
MATH 037 Introduction to Statistics and Probability
MATH 051 Calculus I
ECON 190 Econometrics

One of the following two-course sequences:
a) BUSI 053 The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
BUSI 177 International Trade Law OR
BUSI 178 International Commercial Law

b) BUSI 105 Financial Management
BUSI 163 International Financial Management

c) BUSI 107 Marketing Management
BUSI 165 International Marketing

d) BUSI 109 Management and Organizational Behavior
BUSI 169 Comparative Management

Modules
Course Structure

There are currently three full and 15 half modules, plus up to eight modules of your choice, in addition to language and cultural study.
Core modules

Year One:
Business Planning - Integrative Project
Financial Management
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Management, Organisation and Society I
Management, Organisation and Society II
Markets, Marketing and Strategy
Operations Management
Quantitative Analysis for Management I

Year Two:
Foundations of Information Systems
Global Environment of Business
Global Integrative Project
Governance and the Social Environment of Business

Year Three:
International Business in Context
Year Abroad Portfolio

Year Four:
Business and Society in Contemporary Europe
Critical Issues in Management
Elective modules

Although the choice varies from year to year, the following is a sample of the options usually available:
Managing Organisations
Corporate Strategy
Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Improving Process Performance
International Financial Management
International and European Employment Relations
Investment Management
International Marketing
Marketing Communications
Operations Excellence
Managing Human Resources
Supply Chain Management

As a WBS student, you have access to a wide range of modules from other departments of the University of Warwick, subject to approval by the Course Director.

The option of international business prepares students for managerial careers in the global marketplace. It is interdisciplinary in nature and emphasizes the development of foreign language skills as well as an understanding of the social, cultural, and political aspects of the international environment. The curriculum provides the opportunity to develop the analytical and decision-making skills necessary for effective participation in the global challenges facing business today. The international business option includes specialized course, study abroad opportunities, and international internships. It is designed to not only assist students in developing skills needed to compete in world markets, but also to contribute to their preparations for careers in export marketing and export sales management, global sourcing, international finance and banking, international economics, international accounting and management of the multinational firm.

Required courses to complete this option
(18 semester hours in addition to required general education curriculum):

ECON 521 - International Trade and Investment
FINC 514 - International Financial Management
MGMT 529 - International Management
MKTG 581 - Marketing for Global Competitiveness
One of:
BADM 492 - Internship in International Business
BADM 400 - International Field Experience

Choose 3 hours from ANTH 301, 321, 323, 325, 351; FREN 301; GEOG 303, 304, 306; GERM 300, 301; HIST 345, 351, 547, 548, 551, 552, 553, 561; MCOM 302; PLSC 335, 336, 338, 345, 532; RELG 300; SPAN 301, 302