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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

International Business Major (B.B.A.)


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Major code BB6132

College of Business
Copeland Hall 214
Athens, OH 45701
Phone:  740.593.2042
https://business.ohio.edu/

Mike Geringer, contact person
geringer@ohio.edu

Program Overview

In today’s global economy, all businesses–whether large or small–are affected by international competitors and global events. Success in the global marketplace will depend on the capabilities of managers to understand the structures and processes that underlie international business, and who develop the skills and attitudes consistent with leading and managing teams and organizations within complex, multicultural contexts. The international business major is designed to provide this understanding and to develop the requisite competencies of global business leaders.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
 

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates of the international business major are prepared to accept international assignments that arise during their early career path in their primary field of study, as well as to pursue domestic postings that involve a range of international and cross-cultural dimensions. These can include positions involving such activities as exporting and importing, international supply chain management, human resource management, international marketing and sales, international market analysis and entry, management of international projects and virtual team environments, and work involving a range of governmental or nongovernmental organizations.

Requirements

Major Hours Requirement


The international business major requires a minimum of 120 hours.

Universitywide Graduation Requirements


To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

College-Level Requirements for the College of Business


View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Business.  

International Business Program Requirements


Complete all of the requirements listed below, some of which may be completed as a part of the College’s Global Requirement:

  • Fluency in a second language at a conversational level or above (for example, satisfactory completion of language instruction through the 2120 level). This requirement may be waived for students who can demonstrate pre-existing bilingual fluency.
  • Completion of at least two international immersion experiences (e.g., study abroad, international internship, Global Consulting Project) or one international experience of substantial length and/or scope (e.g., two-semester study abroad). At least one of the international immersion experiences must be at least 6 to 10 weeks in length. This requirement may be waived for students from another country who are studying at Ohio University as international students.

Internation Business Area of Emphasis


Complete one of the following tracks:

International Marketing Track


International Finance and Trade Track


International Entrepreneurship Track


Complete the following courses:

College of Business (COB) Requirements


Introductory Cluster Requirements


Complete the following courses:

Business Cluster Requirements


Complete the following courses:

Non-Business Required Hours


Every COB major must complete a minimum of 30 hours of classwork outside of the College of Business. The remaining hours consist of elective classes taken outside of the College of Business.

Individual Non-Business Required Courses


Complete the following courses:

Global Requirement


Complete one of the following three components:

1. Global Course Component


Complete 6 hours from the following courses:

2. Global Experience Component


You may arrange to meet this requirement by completing one of the following:

  1. a Global Consulting Project experience through the College of Business
  2. an approved international experience through the Ohio University Office of Global Opportunities
  3. an approved international experience through the Global Leadership Center

Contact the College of Business Student Services Office for details.

3. Foreign Language Component


Complete a foreign language through at least 2120.

Internship Requirement


Complete 1 hour of internship credit from the following:

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