A minimum of 18 hours is required. This can be accomplished by completing the three required courses and any three courses from among the electives. The International Business program provides training for careers in corporations with a global orientation, particularly multinational corporations, export-import firms, banks, transportation and logistics, and government and international agencies involved in international trade, finance and economic development. North American Business Practices 3 MKTG 4220 International Sourcing, Logistics and Transportation 3 Other courses subject to approval, including study abroad courses and internships in international business. Students interested in concentrating in one of these areas should see the faculty adviser.
Students acquire the knowledge and skills to manage people and resources.
Students are given a broad overview of operations from product design, process selection, TQM facility layout and location through planning and scheduling. In addition to the required specialization courses identified below, specific courses in the University Core and specific electives are needed to fulfill the requirements for a specialization in professional sales. Please see the advisor for details. In most manufacturing operations, purchased materials represent 55 percent of the cost of a finished product. The acquisition, transportation and management of materials are critical to the success of these firms.