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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Administration, International Business Concentration, BS
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The concentration in International Business (IB) is designed to prepare students for today’s global business environment. IB as an interdisciplinary program builds capacity around key challenges and opportunities confronting all global businesses, including managing across borders, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and developing effective global strategies. In addition students may select an area of specialization, either a business functional area, an industry area, a geographic area of study, or language studies. Study abroad is required with one of three options: 1) a short-term faculty-led program; 2) a semester of study at a foreign university approved by CSU; or 3) an internship through AIESEC or other international internship program. The Director of the School of Global Innovation and Leadership can waive this requirement (e.g., international students need not study abroad). Study abroad courses that are regarded as equivalent can be substituted for IB program course requirements. This interdisciplinary approach provides a foundation for starting an international career. Graduates work in a variety of international areas and industries such as import/export, global operations, marketing, finance, hospitality and tourism, consulting, and project management, in both the private sector as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Summary of Degree Units
| University Graduation Requirements |
38 |
| Major Preparation |
15 |
| Major Core Requirements |
43 |
| Concentration Requirements |
24 |
| Total |
120 |
Program Roadmaps
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums).
Major-Specific Graduation Requirements
All courses in the Concentration Requirements for International Business must be completed with a grade of “C- or better”.The following Preparation for the Major and Required for the Major courses must be completed with a grade of “C or better”: ENGL 2 , MATH 70 , BUS1 20 , BUS2 90 .
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University Requirements
Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).
Core Lower Division General Education (27 units)
Of the 39 units required by the university, 12 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.
Upper Division General Education (3 units)
Of the 9 units required by the university, 6 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details. American Institutions (6 units)
Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.
The American Studies sequence (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) or Humanities Honors course (HUM 2B ; 6 units) satisfies the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).
Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.
African American Studies (6 units)
Asian American Studies (6 units)
Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)
U.S. History and Government (6 units)
Complete One US1: US History Course
Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course
Physical Education (2 units)
All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
At SJSU, students must pass a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course with a grade of C or better (C- not accepted) to meet graduation requirements. For this major, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major.
Major Preparation (15 units)
Writing in the Disciplines (3 units)
Major Requirements (67 units)
Lower Division Courses (13 units)
Upper Division Business Fundamentals Courses (15 units)
Upper Division Business Integration and Perspectives Courses (15 units)
Concentration Requirements (24 units)
Additional requirements for graduation: to qualify for a baccalaureate degree in business administration with an international business concentration all courses in the concentration must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better. Required Courses (12 units)
Complete One Course From:
Concentration Electives (12 units)
Select 12 units of concentration electives or an area of specialization
Do not take course if taken as part of required courses
Area of Specialization
Students can choose a set of 12 units of concentration electives or an Area of Specialization from Business Functional Areas, Industry Areas, Area Studies, or Language Studies. In order to complete the Area of Specialization, a student requires a minimum of 9 units, however, one needs to complete a total of 12 units to fulfill the International Business concentration requirements. Hence, the additional 3 units may be taken from the same area of specialization thus making it 12 units. Alternatively, students can choose 3 units from the list of concentration electives as indicated in the course catalog. Consult a business advisor in BBC008 for details on the Areas of Specialization.
Total Units Required (120 units)
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