International Business Certificate

This 19 credit-hour certificate program will prepare students beginning their business careers for entry level positions in the international business field. For students who have completed their college degrees and/or who have previous business experience, this program will provide opportunities for reassignment into the international field of their present companies or provide new employment opportunities.

The specific goal of this program is to provide students with sufficient competencies in international business to allow them to qualify for and succeed in positions with firms such as international freight forwarders, export and import management companies, insurance companies, manufacturers and financial institutions dealing with companies engaged in the business of international trade.

Required: (1)
ACC 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
MGT 115 Introduction to International Business 3
MKT 190 Export Documentation 3
MKT 260 International Marketing 3
MKT 290 Principles of Exporting and Importing 3
Electives: Select 3 credit hours from the following: (1, 2)
BFC 225 International Finance 3
MAT 230 International Supply Chain Management 3
MKT 191 Marketing in the European Union 1
MKT 192 Marketing in the Pacific Rim: Ethnic Chinese 1
MKT 193 Marketing in the Pacific Rim: Asian Nations 1
MKT 194 Marketing in the Pacific Rim: Japan and Korea 1
MKT 195 Marketing in Mexico 1
MKT 196 Marketing in South America 1
MKT 252 Internet Marketing 3
MKT 292 International Marketing Research 3
MKT 293 International Marketing Channel Strategy 3

  1. Students are reminded that not all courses are offered each semester. In determining course selection, the student should consult with a Student Development faculty member or program coordinator.
  2. Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course selected.