The University of Toledo

What does it take to succeed?

Don Beeman and Anthony Koh, Advisers

The international business area of specialization plays a key role in preparing future business managers for today’s dynamic global marketplace. The program provides training for careers in small, mid-sized, and large companies and government and international agencies with a global orientation, particularly multinational corporations, export-import firms, banks, transportation and logistics firms, and government and international agencies involved in international trade, finance, and economic development.

Program Requirements -- (each course is 3 credit hours)

Required Courses: 12 hours

FINA 3500 International Finance
IBUS 3600 International Management
IBUS 4360 Global Business Strategies
MKTG 3140 International Marketing

Electives: Select any two – 6 hours

BLAW 3670 International Business Law
IBUS 4490 Global Management Systems
IBUS 3150 Understanding Cultural Differences for Business
IBUS 4180 North American Business Practice
MKTG 3260 Global Framework for E-Commerce
MKTG 4220 International Sourcing, Logistics and Transportation

Other courses subject to approval, including study abroad courses and internships in international business.

Foreign Language Requirements for International Business Area of Specialization

Students with an area of specialization in international business must demonstrate foreign language proficiency by satisfying one of the following requirements:

a)Completing four years of one foreign language in high school with a grade of B or higher in each course; or

b)Completing a university-level fourth semester (2150 or Intermediate II) foreign language course; or

c)Have a proficiency in a native language other than English.