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International Business

Undergraduate programs

The Area in International Business program provides students with broad based preparation for business careers with an international focus. The internationally oriented courses in Murray State’s University Studies program are augmented with a foreign language requirement and additional studies in world geography, political science and economics. Students also complete basic business classes as well as advanced international courses in the major functional areas of business. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a study abroad experience as part of this degree. The Area in International Business degree prepares students for graduate study in International MBA programs, entry level positions in firms with existing international operations, entrepreneurial opportunities with domestic firms wishing to expand to international markets and governmental and/or non-governmental organizations whose focus is international trade support or economic development.

Note: The Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business strongly encourages students in its business programs to study abroad. The courses marked with an asterisk are commonly taught in summer study abroad programs such as KIIS and CCSA and each fall in the Semester in Regensburg program in Germany. BPA 396: Seminar in International Business, a business elective, is frequently taught in all these settings as well as in the International Business Seminar programs over the Christmas break and in the summer. ACC 586: International Experience in Accounting is routinely offered over Spring Break as an Accounting Elective. Consult your academic advisor to determine the study abroad opportunity which best fits your needs and schedule.

Area in International Business

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University Studies Requirements for BAB: 48 - 49 hrs

University Studies Requirements for BSB: 42 - 43 hrs

Business Core Requirements: 41 hrs

ACC 200 Principles of Financial Accounting -- 3 hrs
ACC 201 Principles of Managerial Accounting -- 3 hrs
BPA 099 Transitions -- 1 hr
BPA 215 Business Communication -- 3 hrs
BPA 355 Information Systems and Decision Making -- 3 hrs
BPA 442 Business Ethics and Environments -- 3 hrs
CIS 243 Business Statistics I -- 2 hrs
CIS 343 Business Statistics II -- 2 hrs
*ECO 310 Issues in the Global Economy -- 3 hrs
FIN 330 Principles of Finance -- 3 hrs
LST 240 Legal Environment of Business -- 3 hrs
MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management -- 3 hrs
MGT 443 Management of Operations and Technology -- 3 hrs
MGT 590 Strategic Management -- 3 hrs
MKT 360 Principles of Marketing -- 3 hrs
Required Courses: 21 hrs

ECO 315 Comparative Economic Systems
or
ECO 410 Economic Development
FIN 461 International Financial Management
GSC 110 World Geography
MGT 557 International Management
MKT 568 Global Marketing Management
BPA 515 Communicating in the International Business Environment
POL 252 Contemporary Political Systems
or
POL 250 Introduction to International Relations
Unrestricted Electives: 9 - 10 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements: 120 hrs

Oral and Written Communication	7 hrs
COM 161 [or HON 165] -- 3 hrs ENG 105 [or ENG 104] -- 4 hrs
Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and the World’s Artistic Traditions	9 hrs
A single foreign language culminating in proficiency at 202-level or above -- 6 hrs ⁽¹⁾ One University Studies elective in this category -- 3 hrs
Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills	11-12 hrs
One University Studies science course with lab -- 4-5 hrs MAT 140 -- 4 hrs MAT 220 -- 3 hrs
Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship	6 hrs
One Ethics, Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement category course -- 3 hrs *ECO 230 -- 3 hrs
World’s Historical, Literary, and Philosophical Traditions	9 hrs
CIV 201 or CIV 202 [or HON 201 or 202] -- 3 hrs *HUM 211 [or HON 251] -- 3 hrs One University Studies elective in this category -- 3 hrs
University Studies Approved Electives	6 hrs
CSC 199 -- 3 hrs *ECO 231 -- 3 hrs

Oral and Written Communication	7 hrs
COM 161 [or HON 165] with a grade of C or better -- 3 hrs ENG 105 [or ENG 104] with a grade of C or better -- 4 hrs
Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and the World’s Artistic Traditions	3 hrs
One University Studies elective in this category -- 3 hrs
Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills	11-12 hrs
One University Studies science course with lab -- 4-5 hrs MAT 140 -- 4 hrs MAT 220 -- 3 hrs
Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship	6 hrs
One Ethics, Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement category course -- 3 hrs *ECO 230 -- 3 hrs
World’s Historical, Literary, and Philosophical Traditions	6 hrs
CIV 201 or CIV 202 [or HON 201 or 202] -- 3 hrs *HUM 211 [or HON 251] -- 3 hrs
University Studies Electives	9 hrs
CSC 199 -- 3 hrs *ECO 231 -- 3 hrs One University Studies elective in this category -- 3 hrs ⁽¹⁾

International Business

Area in International Business

University Studies Requirements for BAB: 48 - 49 hrs

University Studies Requirements for BSB: 42 - 43 hrs

Business Core Requirements: 41 hrs

Required Courses: 21 hrs

Unrestricted Electives: 9 - 10 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements: 120 hrs