International Business Minor
For information, contact the Student Services Office, 1022 FSB, 513-529-1712.
This minor offers a concentration of courses that create a foundation for a career in the global business environment. A core and electives from the Farmer School of Business focus on international topics. This minor does not fulfill the thematic sequence requirement for business majors. However, courses that have been identified on the list of "Approved General Electives" for the International Business minor may either fully or partially satisfy a thematic sequence for business students. The minor would fulfill the thematic sequence requirement for non-business majors. A minimum of 21 hours, with at least a 2.00 average, is required.
Approved General Electives
International Business Minors are required to take a minimum of six hours of approved general electives. The six hours cannot be used to fulfill both the Miami Plan Perspectives and the International Business minor requirements. Courses must be 200-level or above.
Electives must be non-business courses; one may be an upper level language course that focuses on culture and literature. Language courses that stress conversation and grammar cannot be used as general electives. The suggested electives are recommended, but by no means comprise the extent of courses that would be useful preparation for international business. Non-business courses offered in approved study abroad programs may be used as electives with the approval of the FSB International Business Minor advisor.
Language Preparation
This minor requires foreign language skills through the 202 level or above. The College of Arts and Science provides courses for preparation in a variety of foreign languages. American Sign Language courses offered through the College of Arts and Science may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
Study Abroad
Students are encouraged to study abroad. Courses taken while abroad may apply. The Farmer School of Business offers international programs for short terms.
For details regarding admission to FSB minors and availability of coursework, please refer to the information at the beginning of this section (under Farmer School of Business "Minors").
Program Requirements
(21 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| ECO 344 | International Economic Relations | 3 |
| Foreign language through 202 level | 3 | |
| Select six hours of approved general electives | 6 | |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| International Business Law | ||
| International Business | ||
or BUS 373 | International Business in Focus | |
| Economic Development | ||
| International Trade and Commercial Policy | ||
| International Monetary Relations | ||
| International Business Finance | ||
| Diversity and Cross-Cultural Management | ||
| Global Strategic Sourcing | ||
| Sustainable Marketing Management | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Writing for Global Audiences | ||
And/or any business courses taken abroad and approved in advance by the FSB International Business Minor Advisor | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |