Basic Studies requirement. Basic Studies requirement. Logic or ethics is strongly recommended for philosophy or religion requirement. The international business concentration prepares students for a variety of positions in organizations conducting business in foreign environments. Course work describes international trade, foreign exchange, comparative advantage, and marketing opportunity assessment.
Course work in a foreign language is suggested.
The purchasing and materials management concentration prepares students for careers as purchasing managers, directors of purchasing, distribution managers, traffic managers, and directors of materials management. Areas of study include assessing business markets, vendor analysis, economics of purchasing, and materials planning systems. The distribution concentration prepares students for careers as retail buyers, merchandising managers, and store managers. Course work covers subjects such as retailing as an institution, site selection, product assortment, merchandising, retail advertising, and inventory control. The sales and sales management concentration prepares students for such careers as salesman, district sales manager, and national sales manager.