International Business

Faculty: Professor Lunkenheimer (coordinator),  and  Associate Professors Chelminska and Ogren.

The International Business Department prepares students for postgraduate study as well as for careers in government, business, or any multinational endeavor. All International Business majors take courses in business and international business, complete a study abroad program during the second semester of their junior year, in addition to completing a major capstone course. The major in International Business includes basic knowledge of accounting, marketing, management, and finance and extends this knowledge through classes in global business, multinational finance, and international management. This major includes meeting a foreign language requirement prior to graduation.

Courses

INB 110: Intro to International Business

Credits 4
The course focuses on providing students with basic knowledge and understanding of the complex environment of international business field. It highlights the differences between the domestic and international operations, stressing the importance of cultural, social, political, legal and economic concepts in order to comprehend the functions of global operations. It serves as an introductory course into the international business major and as a foundation for subsequent higher level courses.

INB 345: Export Policies & Procedures

Credits 4
In this course, students will obtain a thorough understanding of the exporting process. It provides knowledge, materials, and information about current tactics and solutions in order to equip students with the necessary skills to manage exports in a company with international operations. Subjects include: selecting foreign markets, the role of cultural differences, documentation and logistics, forms of payment, international pricing, channels of distribution, and legal considerations.

INB 350: CSR & Ethics

Credits 4
This course examines the responsibilities of business corporations to their many constituencies. Explores various theories and examines the state of current practice. Includes concepts of ethics, environmental and social responsibility, governance, compliance, and sustainability accounting. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement.

INB 360: International Marketing

Credits 4
Students will learn about strategies that companies are using to successfully enter and operate international markets. Topics that will be covered include cultural, legal, and political dimensions, international pricing, international distribution channels, and international market research.

INB 380: International Management

Credits 4
The course analyzes cross-cultural and international management issues, and the problems of managing in a global environment. Focuses on cultural and regional differences, political and economic influences, global market factors, and other variables that multinational enterprises must face. Uses class activities, self-assessment exercises, and case studies.

INB 420: Multinational Business Finance

Credits 4
The course focuses on the theory and practice of multinational financial management. It covers the management of foreign exchange risk, intercorporate fund flows, and working capital. It examines foreign direct investment, international project analysis, and foreign operations financing.