High Point University’s International Business Program places emphases on international business and economics, foreign language study and global courses including political geography and international relations. Students are encouraged to take compatible courses in business administration, economics, the humanities and social sciences to expand a global understanding of related issues.
The International Business major emphasizes international business, international economics and other global courses, combined with in-depth language study in Chinese, French, Italian or Spanish. The International Business program is conducted in cooperation with the Modern Foreign Languages Department. Our curriculum seeks to prepare international business graduates culturally, socially and professionally for this rapidly expanding field of employment in the global economy.
Key skills emphasized in the international business major include written and oral communication, marketing, teamwork, second language ability, culture and world geography. Today’s jobs require professionals to think and act globally. An international business education with second language proficiency is essential for success in the current marketplaces.
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 83 |
| University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
| Electives | 1-9 |
| Total | 128 |
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 2010 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 2020 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUA 1050 | Practical Excel for Business | 1 |
| BUA 2000 | Business Career Boot Camp | 1 |
| BUA 2990 | Business Communications and Professional Development | 4 |
| BUA 2991 | International Business Communications | 1 |
| BUA 3050 | Business Law | 4 |
| ECO 2030 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 2050 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| FIN 3010 | Financial Management | 4 |
| MGT 2220 | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| MGT 3280 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4*** |
| MKT 2110 | Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling | 4 |
| MTH 1310, MTH 1410, Quantitative Reasoning Course | Applied Mathematical Concepts for Business or Calculus or any Quantitative Reasoning Course | 4 |
| STS 2610 / STS 2910 | Business Statistics and Analysis or Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 4 |
| Take these international business courses: | ||
| ECO/GBS 4430 | Comparative Economics | 4 |
| MKT 3750, MKT/GBS 3850 | International Marketing or Marketing in Spain | 4 |
| Select one more international course from the following list: | ||
| BUA/GBS 3100 | Global Business | 4** |
| ECO/GBS 3460 | International Economics | 4 |
| MGT 4050 | Global Logistics | 4 |
| OR | A different pre-approved international business course abroad | 4 |
| BUA 3110 | Luxury Management | 4 |
| Take 1 of the following language tracks: Chinese Studies track for the major in International Business (20 credits) * The Chinese track is not designed for native speakers of Chinese. For a functionally equivalent option, it is recommended that native speakers of Chinese choose another language track or the business administration major with a global commerce minor. |
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| CHI 2010 | Intermediate Chinese I | 4 |
| CHI 2020 | Intermediate Chinese II | 4 |
| CHI 2050 | Oral Communication | 4 |
| Select two of the following courses: | ||
| CHI 2080 | Grammar and Composition | 4 |
| CHI 3180 | Chinese for Business | 4 |
| CHI/GBS 3020 | Cultural Identities of Chinese Martial Arts in a Global Environment | 4 |
| CHI/GBS 2021 | Exploring China (this includes a required study-abroad trip) | 4 |
| Another approved course in Chinese business or culture. | 4 | |
| French track for the major in International Business (20 credits)‡ * Native speakers of French should usually take the Civilization and Business language courses, and 8 more credits in French (for example, literature courses). Please consult with the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures. |
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| FRE 2010 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| FRE 2020 | Intermediate French II | 4 |
| FRE 2130 | Readings in French and Grammar Review | 4 |
| FRE 3030 / FRE 3040 / FRE 3080 | Culture and Civilization of France or France Today or Francophone Cultures outside of France | 4 |
| FRE 3180 | Business French | 4 |
| Italian track for the major in International Business (20 credits) * The Italian track is not designed for native speakers of Italian. For a functionally equivalent option, it is recommended that such students choose another language track or the business administration major with a global commerce minor. |
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| ITA 2010 | Intermediate Italian I | 4 |
| ITA 2020 | Intermediate Italian II | 4 |
| ITA 2040 / ITA 2050 | Conversation or Reading and Composition | 4 |
| ITA/GBS 3030 | Italian Culture and Civilization | 4 |
| ITA 3180 | Business Italian | 4 |
| Spanish track for the major in International Business (22 credits)† * Native speakers of Spanish should probably take Business Spanish and a Civilization course and 8 more credits in Spanish (for example, literature courses). Please consult with the World Languages Department. |
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| SPN 2010 / SPN 2011 / SPN 2015 | Intermediate Spanish I or Spanish for International Service or Spanish for Law Enforcement | 4 |
| SPN 2020 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SPN 2130 | Hispanic Cultures: Intermediate Reading and Conversation | 4 |
| SPN 3050 / SPN 3930 / SPN/GBS 3940 | Hispanic World Today or Cultures and Civilizations of Spain* or Spanish-American Culture and Civilization* | 4 |
| SPN 3180 | Business Spanish | 4 |
| SPN 2140 | Spanish Grammar Review | 4 |
| ‡ The credit hour total for this major track is reduced by 8 for students who place at or above the FRE 2130 level. † The credit hour total for this major track is reduced by 8 for students who place at or above the SPN 2130 level. * All SPN courses in this category have prerequisites of SPN 2130 with a grade of C or higher, and SPN 2140. The courses SPN 3930 and SPN/GBS 3940 have additional prerequisites of junior standing, and one previous 3000-level Spanish course. |
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