International Business, ABA

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The International Business program is designed to prepare students for opportunities in an increasingly global economy. The program emphasizes knowledge in international business, global trade, and emerging markets. Students will learn about strategies used by multi-national corporations to deal with and impact cross-border political, legal, economic, geographical, and social/cultural issues.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence*:

Credit Hours Required: 64

Semester 1

BUSN 1010 - Business Enterprise Credit Hours: 3.00
ITCS 1010 - Computer & Information Processing Principles Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable
GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 2

MKTG 1010 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3.00
MGMT 1010 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3.00
BCOM 2050 - Business Communications Credit Hours: 4.00
ECON 1160 - Principles of Economics 1 Credit Hours: 3.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group III)
GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable (Recommended Course: INTL 2000, INTL 2300, or a Foreign Language course)

Semester 3

ACCT 1080 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
BLAW 1080 - Business Law 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
BUSN 2030 - Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3.00
BUSN 2060 - Corporate Responsibility Credit Hours: 3.00
ECON 1170 - Principles of Economics 2 Credit Hours: 3.00

Semester 4

BUSN 1660 - Business Negotiations Credit Hours: 3.00
BLAW 2100 - International Business Law Credit Hours: 3.00
BUSN 2016 - Business Strategy Credit Hours: 3.00
BUSN 2100 - International Business Credit Hours: 3.00
ITCS 2200 - Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3.00

International Business - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Program Notes/Certificate Descriptions
Associate of Business Administration	International Business	64	Designed for transferring into a Bachelor of Business Administration program or entry into the field of International Business.
Certificate	International Business	12	Prepare for opportunities in the global economy. Learn about international trade, global business practices, business growth strategies, international law, and social/cultural awareness.

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Patrick Greek	586.286.2253	greekp@macomb.edu	Center Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

Analyze the societal, political, legal, competitive, geographical, economic, socio/cultural environment of multinational organizations to develop competitive strategies in a global environment.
Analyze cultural values in the implementation of business strategies.
Identify the risks and opportunities presented for businesses that operate in global markets.
Develop strategies for entering foreign markets including exporting, licensing, trade agreements, strategic alliances and direct foreign investment.
Identify sources of international law, including customs, treaties, and international conventions.

Career Opportunities:

International Business

Transfer Pathways:

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