The international business option is designed for students seeking career opportunities in internationally focused organizations or those students pursuing an extended or permanent work experience abroad.
REQUIRED COURSES
In addition to the core prerequisites required by the Cameron School of Business, students must complete 21 hours of courses including:
- International Management (INB 352)
Focuses on management practices in the international business arena with an emphasis on the necessity of understanding global business interdependencies. Particular attention paid to developing sensitivity to other cultures, values, customs and beliefs, and their effects on business decisions and practices.
- International Operations Management (INB 377)
Studies global operations and logistics in the manufacturing and service sectors. Topics include organization of global operations, manufacturing, sourcing and logistics, technology transfer and risk management as well as cultural and national comparisons of operations and management practices. Case studies are used.
- International Trade and Finance (INB 426)
Examines international trade theory and international financial institutions, including comparative advantage, exchange rates and balance of payments problems.
- Multinational Financial Management (INB 439)
Examines issues affecting the financial managers of multinational corporations. Topics include managing foreign exchange risk, international financial decisions and factors affecting foreign investment.
- International Marketing (INB 442)
Focuses on the special framework in which international marketing is conducted with an emphasis on the influences of international institutions, culture, stage of economic development, geography and demography in a rapidly changing world.
Students must also select two courses from: BLA 371, BUS 498, COM 390, EBD 482, ECN 326, GGY 210, HST 380, INB 494, PLS 220, PLS 222, PLS 230 and SOC 390.
Students must demonstrate (by examination) proficiency in a language other than their native language. A study abroad experience with prior approval by the program director is required.
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Students are offered many overseas opportunities with partner institutions that provide a safe, friendly campus, and exceptional academic quality. Partner schools are located in Australia, Brazil, China, England, France, Germany, New Zealand, Spain and Turkey. Summer programs are available worldwide and are provided annually in France, Germany and Spain. Students are encouraged to study for a semester or a year in business schools throughout the world without losing time toward degree completion.
The Cameron School also has a unique dual-degree program — the TransAtlantic Business School Alliance (TABSA), which enables students to spend two years in France, Germany or Spain and earn a bachelor’s degree from each school. Graduates of this program find exceptional career opportunities.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The International Business Program strongly encourages students to pursue an internship during their course of study.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For information regarding scholarship opportunities, please visit: www.csb.uncw.edu/students/scholarships.htm
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the CSB International Programs Office at Cameron Hall, Suite 124, or contact Dr. Becky Porterfield via e-mail at porterfieldr@uncw.edu or by phone at 910-962-2544.
