Purpose: This specialization provides knowledge and skills in international business and is designed to prepare students for initial full-time employment or advancement in present employment. The occupational objectives include administrative assistant, branch manager, supervisor, or office manager in an international firm. Careers exist in import-export management for small business and as an international marketing specialist.
Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic operations.
1 Students may substitute a higher-level math. Consult an academic advisor for appropriate selection.
2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
3 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
4 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
5 The CST elective may be selected from the following: CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
6 ECO 201 or 202 may be substituted for ECO 120.