Business in the Global Market Certificate
The Business in the Global Market Certificate Program is designed to better prepare students for entry into an increasingly globalized workplace by developing an understanding of the culture and customs of a selected region of the world through language study, study abroad experience and associated coursework. The program will help develop students' critical thinking and contextual skills by encouraging students to study and see first-hand how their selected concentration contributes to the global economy. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in business and who have a strong interest in working abroad. Students will select one concentration area from: Asia and Oceania, Africa and the Middle-East, Europe, or Central and South America.
Program Requirements
Asia and Oceania Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language | 3 | |
| Complete two years or more of Japanese, Chinese, or Korean 1 | ||
| Cultural Experience | 6 | |
| Completion of an approved and related thematic sequence, minor, or major. 2 | ||
ATH 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
ATH 5 Thematic Sequence | ||
CHI 1 Thematic Sequence | ||
JPN 1 Thematic Sequence | ||
SDT 1 Self Designed Thematic Sequence | ||
Anthropology Minor | ||
Asian/American Studies Minor | ||
Chinese Minor | ||
East Asian Studies Minor | ||
Global Health Minor | ||
International Business Minor with approved and related electives | ||
Japanese Minor | ||
| Overseas Experience | 1 | |
| Select one of the following options: | ||
Option A: | ||
Semester of study abroad in Asia or Oceania | ||
Option B: | ||
Pre-Approved Internship in Asia or Oceania | ||
Option C: | ||
Pre-approved FSB International Faculty-Led Program | ||
| Business coursework | ||
| Completion of a B.S. in Business, a B.A. in Economics, or a B.S. in Quantitative Economics and completion of three hours of the following: 3 | ||
| BUS 241 | Business in the Global Market (Concurrent enrollment with course from pick list) | 1 |
| BUS 373 | International Business in Focus | 3 |
| or BUS 371 | International Business | |
| or BUS 420 | FSB International Studies Programs | |
| or ECO 344 | International Economic Relations | |
| or ECO 442 | International Monetary Relations | |
| or FIN 417 | International Business Finance | |
| or MGT 304 | Diversity and Cross-Cultural Management | |
| or MGT 431 | Logistics Management | |
| or MGT 432 | Global Strategic Sourcing | |
| or MKT 412 | Sustainable Marketing Management | |
| or MKT 425 | Global Marketing | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
Africa and the Middle-East Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language | 3 | |
| Complete two years or more of Arabic 1 | ||
| Cultural Experience | 6 | |
| Completion of an approved and related thematic sequence, minor, or major. 2 | ||
ATH 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
ATH 5 Thematic Sequence | ||
BWS 1 Thematic Sequence | ||
SDT 1 Self Designed Thematic Sequence | ||
Anthropology Minor | ||
Arabic Minor | ||
Global Health Minor | ||
International Business Minor with approved and related electives | ||
Middle East, Islamic, and Jewish Studies Minor | ||
| Overseas Experience | 1 | |
| Select one of the following options: | ||
Option A: | ||
Semester of study abroad in Africa or the Middle-East | ||
Option B: | ||
Pre-Approved Internship in Africa or the Middle-East | ||
Option C: | ||
Pre-approved FSB International Faculty-Led Program | ||
| Business coursework | ||
| Completion of a B.S. in Business, a B.A. in Economics, or a B.S. in Quantitative Economics and completion of three hours of the following: 3 | ||
| BUS 241 | Business in the Global Market (Concurrent enrollment with course from pick list) | 1 |
| BUS 373 | International Business in Focus | 3 |
| or BUS 371 | International Business | |
| or BUS 420 | FSB International Studies Programs | |
| or ECO 344 | International Economic Relations | |
| or ECO 442 | International Monetary Relations | |
| or FIN 417 | International Business Finance | |
| or MGT 304 | Diversity and Cross-Cultural Management | |
| or MGT 431 | Logistics Management | |
| or MGT 432 | Global Strategic Sourcing | |
| or MKT 412 | Sustainable Marketing Management | |
| or MKT 425 | Global Marketing | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
Europe Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language | 3 | |
| Complete two years or more of French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish 1 | ||
| Cultural Experience | 6 | |
| Completion of an approved and related thematic sequence, minor, or major. 2 | ||
ATH 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
ATH 5 Thematic Sequence | ||
FRE 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
GER 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
HST 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
ITL 1 Thematic Sequence | ||
SDT 1 Self Designed Thematic Sequence | ||
SPN 1 Thematic Sequence | ||
Anthropology Minor | ||
French Minor | ||
German Minor | ||
Global Health Minor | ||
International Business Minor with approved and related electives | ||
Italian Minor | ||
Russian Minor | ||
Spanish Minor | ||
| Overseas Experience | 1 | |
| Select one of the following options: | ||
Option A: | ||
Semester of study abroad in Europe | ||
Option B: | ||
Pre-Approved Internship in Europe | ||
Option C: | ||
Pre-approved FSB International Faculty-Led Program | ||
| Business coursework | ||
| Completion of a B.S. in Business, a B.A. in Economics, or a B.S. in Quantitative Economics and completion of three hours of the following: 3 | ||
| BUS 241 | Business in the Global Market (Concurrent enrollment with course from pick list) | 1 |
| BUS 373 | International Business in Focus | 3 |
| or BUS 371 | International Business | |
| or BUS 420 | FSB International Studies Programs | |
| or ECO 344 | International Economic Relations | |
| or ECO 442 | International Monetary Relations | |
| or FIN 417 | International Business Finance | |
| or MGT 304 | Diversity and Cross-Cultural Management | |
| or MGT 431 | Logistics Management | |
| or MGT 432 | Global Strategic Sourcing | |
| or MKT 412 | Sustainable Marketing Management | |
| or MKT 425 | Global Marketing | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
South and Central America Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language | 3 | |
| Complete two years or more of Spanish 1 | ||
| Cultural Experience | 6 | |
| Completion of an approved and related thematic sequence, minor, or major. 2 | ||
ATH 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
ATH 5 Thematic Sequence | ||
LAS 3 Thematic Sequence | ||
SDT 1 Self Designed Thematic Sequence | ||
SPN 1 Thematic Sequence | ||
Anthropology Minor | ||
Global Health Minor | ||
International Business Minor with approved and related electives | ||
Spanish Minor | ||
| Overseas Experience | 1 | |
| Select one of the following options: | ||
Option A: | ||
Semester of study abroad in Central or South America | ||
Option B: | ||
Pre-Approved Internship in Central or South America | ||
Option C: | ||
Pre-approved FSB International Faculty-Led Program | ||
| Business coursework | ||
| Completion of a B.S. in Business, a B.A. in Economics, or a B.S. in Quantitative Economics and completion of three hours of the following: 3 | ||
| BUS 241 | Business in the Global Market (Concurrent enrollment with course from pick list) | 1 |
| BUS 373 | International Business in Focus | 3 |
| or BUS 371 | International Business | |
| or BUS 420 | FSB International Studies Programs | |
| or ECO 344 | International Economic Relations | |
| or ECO 442 | International Monetary Relations | |
| or FIN 417 | International Business Finance | |
| or MGT 304 | Diversity and Cross-Cultural Management | |
| or MGT 431 | Logistics Management | |
| or MGT 432 | Global Strategic Sourcing | |
| or MKT 412 | Sustainable Marketing Management | |
| or MKT 425 | Global Marketing | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
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Students must complete the 202-level and may choose to take higher levels.
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Consult with Advisor for alternative options.
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Courses used in the Business sub-requirement may not apply to other components of the certificate program.