College of Business College of Business Table of Contents International Business International business is the compilation of all business transactions that are carried out across national borders, ranging from export-import trade to licensing, joint ventures, foreign direct investment and others. The international manager is subject to new macroenvironmental factors, constraints and conflicts resulting from different laws, cultures and societies. The basic principles of business still apply, but new and different skills are required to be an effective manager. The increasing number and growing complexity of modern organizations has resulted in a greater need for college graduates with formal training in management.
Problem solving today takes place in a complex technical, social and political environment.
Emphasis is placed on the global nature of today' s business environment, multicultural management and ethical values. The International Business major requires 51 credits plus 6 credits in related supporting courses and all other B.A. requirements including a foreign language. Therefore, cultural sensitivity and awareness of different perceptions, values and traditions is an important management skill. Within the same nation, there are people with different cultural backgrounds, and culture changes not only from country to country, but from region to region. Students come to understand these differences and learn not to rely on self-referential criteria.