What is International
Business?
The Pittsburg State
University International Business major is a multi-disciplinary major,
incorporating a variety of disciplines across a variety of colleges and
departments within the Pittsburg State University community. The major is
designed to give students a core body of knowledge and basic skills necessary
to live and work successfully in the increasingly interconnected world.
Because of this, foreign language skills and understanding of differing
cultures are key components of the program. Students will also be encouraged
to enroll in internships and practice that will be developed as the major is
implemented.
What is the mission of
International Business as PSU?
Pittsburg State
University's mission statement affirms: "The university recognizes the world
as interdependent and, thus, seeks to promote a broad and interactive
international perspective." The International Business major is part of
Pittsburg State University's on-going effort to promote a broad international
perspective. At present, this effort is being furthered in a number of ways:
incorporation of international topics and materials in all courses in which
they are appropriate; faculty development to encourage and facilitate such
incorporation; student study program that promote contacts and friendship
between PSU and sister schools abroad. The International Business major will
be a strong component of these efforts. it will allow students to pursue their
international academic interests systematically and provide structured
opportunities to develop skills and contracts useful to them in their careers.
In light of the
international mission of the university, the goal of the International
Business major is to provide high-quality, in depth education in international
affairs; to cultivate foreign language and inter-cultural communications
skills; to provide opportunities for study abroad; to enhance students'
vocational skills in an increasing interconnected world; and to provide an
intellectual climate that cultivates curiosity, tolerance, and an eagerness to
learn about the world.
Who can participate in this program?
The primary focus
of this new major is any students who wish to combine their interest in
business administration with a specific focus on international business. the
sustained and rapid internationalization of economic life underscores the need
for educated and skilled students and managers to handle the complexities of
the global economy.
In addition, the
major will have a special draw for international students studying business at
PSU. For these students, especially, an International Business major will
offer the opportunity to combine their interest in studying business with
their existing knowledge of the international environment.
Why Major in International Business at PSU?
PSU's International
Business major is designed for students wanting to combine their interests in
business and economics with a focus on international business. The Kelce
College of Business is an AACSB- accredited institution with an
internationally-experienced faculty, a globally - infused curriculum, and
study abroad opportunities. Students with an International Business degree
from PSU will have a competitive edge to succeed in the world of international
business.
Career Opportunities
We live in a new
era of borderless, transitional companies whose business and core operations
are dispersed across the globe. Clearly, the modern global economy requires a
new breed of business leaders in the following areas:
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International trade
(export/import)
-
International
banking and finance
-
International
business law
-
International
accounting
-
International
organizations
-
International
management and information system
Expanded Horizons
If you believe in a
future with no borders and boundaries, in a future full of possibility, grab
an opportunity now to:
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Travel
-
Study abroad
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Discover different
cultures
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Make new friends
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Enhance
intercultural communications skills
-
Develop foreign
language skills
Curriculum Outline
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAM
To
receive a degrees in International Business each student must successfully
complete all requirement courses outlined below.
General Education
Degree Requirements:
Basic
Skills..............................................................................................
16
ENGL 101 English
Composition.............................................................. 3
ENGL 190 Honor English Composition or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research
Writing.............................................. 3
COMM 207 Speech
Communication.......................................................... 3
MATH 113 College Algebra or
MATH 111 College Algebra with
Review.................................................... 3
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness
Concepts........................................................ 1
CSIS 130 Computer Information
Systems.................................................. 3
Core
Courses............................................................................................
17
ENGL 113 General
Literature.................................................................. 3
HIST 201 American History to
1865......................................................... 3
PSYCH 155 General Psychology...............................................................
3
SOSCI 100 Introduction to
Sociology........................................................ 3
SOSCI 101 American
Government............................................................ 3
GT 190 Introduction to Technological
Systems.......................................... 2
Mathematics..............................................................................................
6
MATH 143 Elementary
Statistics.............................................................. 3
MATH 153 Introduction to Analytic
Processes............................................ 3
Natural
Sciences.........................................................................................
8
BIOL 113 Environmental Life
Sciences...................................................... 4
PHYS 113 Physical
Science..................................................................... 4
Languages and
Cultures………………………………………..............................………………….16
SOSCI 106 World Regional
Geography………………………………………………………………… 3
Area Study course (History
5xx)……………………………………………………………………..…… 3
Ten hours of a foreign language or
equivalent……………………………………………………….10*
Fine Arts (choose
one).................................................................................
3
General education Fine Arts courses or
ART 288 Western Art History
I………………………………………………………………………………3
ART 289 Western Art History
II………………………………………………….………………………..3
Economy and
Society...................................................................................
6
ECON 200 Introduction to
Microeconomics................................................ 3
ECON 201 Introduction to
Macroeconomics................................................ 3
Total General
Education……………………………………………………………………...………………………72
Common Body of Knowledge
ACCTG 201 Financial
Accounting…………………………………………………………………………...……..3
ACCTG 202 Managerial
Accounting……………………………………………………………………………....3
MGMKT 320 Business
Statistics……………………………………………………………………………….…..3
ECON 326 Business
Finance……………………………………………………………………………………….….3
MGMKT 327 Organizational Theory and
Behavior………………………………….……………..……..3
MGMKT 330 Basic
Marketing……………………………………………………………………………………...….3
CSIS 420 Management Information
Systems…………………………………………………………..….3
MGMKT 444 Legal and Social Environment of
Business……………………………………………...3
MGMKT 477 Quantitative Decision
Making……………………………………………………………….....3
MGMKT 626 Operations
Management…………………………………………………………………..........3
ECON 640 International
Trade………………………………….............................…….........…3
MGMKT 645 Business Policy
(International)……………………………........................……….3
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Major in International Business:
MGMKT 611 International
Marketing………………………............................…..…...…………3
MGMKT 639 International
Business...…………………………...........................…..……………3
Electives:
Three courses selected from related
electives…………………...................…..……..……9
MGMKT 605 Cross Cultural
Analysis……………………..........................…..….....…....3
COMM 601 Intercultural
Communication……………............................….………….….3
SOSCI 507 Geography of the
Global Economy…….……...........................…………..3
SOSCI 530 International
Relations…………………..……..........................……………….3
SOSCI 534 Political
Sociology……………………………..............................………………..3
MGMKT 601 (Special Topics - International Experience)…
….............……….…..….....3
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Total International
Business……………………………………….........................………………126
